Assistant Manager - Accounts & Finance

Darwinbox is Asia's fastest-growing HR technology platform, designing the future of work by building the world's best HR tech, driven by a fierce focus on employee experience and customer success, and continuous, iterative innovation. we are the preferred choice of 800+ global enterprises to manage their 2 million+ employees across 100+ countries.

Darwinbox's new-age HCM suite competes with local as well as global players in the enterprise technology space (such as SAP, Oracle, and Workday). The firm has acquired notable customers ranging from large conglomerates to unicorn start-ups: Vedanta, Mahindra, Glenmark, Adani Wilmar, DLF, Crisil, CRED, JG Summit Group, Cebu Pacific Air, Nivea, etc.

The vision of Darwinbox is to build a world-class product company from Asia and is backed by marquee global investors like Salesforce, Sequoia Capital, and Lightspeed Venture Partners and Microsoft.

Position Summary:
Finance & Accounts will be responsible for managing the financial operations of the organization with a focus on the timely and accurate completion of month-end book closures, preparation of MIS reports, reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The role requires hands-on expertise in reviewing payments, reimbursements, and approving bills and journal vouchers. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, leadership abilities, and a proven track record of managing complex financial functions and teams in a multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Month-End Closing and Financial Reporting:
• Lead the month-end and year-end book closure process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review monthly MIS (Management Information System) reports, providing insights for business decisions.
• Analyse and finalize accruals, provisions, and other journal entries required for accurate financial reporting.
• Reconciliations and Reviews:
• Perform and oversee reconciliations for critical accounts, including bank accounts, vendor accounts, and intercompany balances.
• Ensure timely resolution of discrepancies identified during the reconciliation process.
• Conduct periodic reviews of trial balances and balance sheet schedules to ensure financial accuracy.
• Payment and Reimbursement Oversight:
• Review and approve vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and other payments in adherence to company policies.
• Monitor payment cycles to ensure timely processing and avoid delays or penalties.
• Maintain robust controls over cash flow and expenses to align with financial budgets.
• Approval of Bills and Journal Vouchers (JVs):
• Approve journal vouchers (JVs) and ensure accurate general ledger postings.
• Verify and approve bills, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and internal approval processes.
• Statutory Compliance and Audits:
• Ensure compliance with Indian statutory requirements, including GST, TDS, Income tax, and other regulatory filings.
• Coordinate with external and internal auditors to manage statutory and internal audits, ensuring timely resolution of audit queries.
• Maintain compliance with transfer pricing and related party transaction regulations.
• Financial Process Improvement:
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Leverage technology and automation tools to streamline reporting, reconciliations, and payment processes.
• Team Management and Coordination:
• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, ensuring their growth and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and global finance teams to ensure alignment and standardization of financial processes.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 3-6 years of post-qualification experience in Finance and Accounts roles.
• Proven experience in handling month-end closures, reconciliations, MIS preparation, and statutory compliances.
• Experience working in multinational corporations with exposure to multi-geography financial operations.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle NetSuite and advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
  
  

Desirable:

• Expertise in reviewing and approving payments, reimbursements, and journal vouchers.
• Familiarity with automation tools and technology-driven finance processes.
• Strong understanding of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and Ind AS.
  
  

Key Skills:

• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to manage a large and diverse team.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, tech-based multinational environment.
• Exposure to complex financial operations across geographies.
• A collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth.