Associate Director, Finance

What you'll do

• Oversee monthly payroll verification and ensure data accuracy
• Review and verify data for monthly payroll returns (PF, ESI, PT, Income Tax TDS, etc.)
• Manage payroll accounting, reconciliations, and related reporting
• Supervise gratuity trust operations, employee benefits accounting, and actuarial valuations
• Handle advance tax working, computation, and payment
• Ensure timely filing of annual income tax return and completion of tax audit
• Manage transfer pricing compliance, documentation, and related assessments
• Attend to GST audits, tax assessments, and transfer pricing audits
• Ensure correct deduction, deposit, accounting, and filing of TDS returns
• Manage end-to-end GST compliance including returns, reconciliation, and refunds
• Oversee GST-related receivables and utilization of credits
• Handle complex transactions including domestic/local billing to agencies and DSPs
• Verify DSP/Agency invoices from GST portal and ensure appropriate accounting
• Maintain control over Input Tax Credit (ITC) accumulation and utilization
• Manage month-end closing activities including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting
• Coordinate cost-plus billing and invoicing aligned with transfer pricing and intercompany guidelines
• Handle accounting of publisher invoices/statements and DSP/agency billing
• Manage RSU and ESPP cross charge workings, accounting, and payments
• Lead statutory audit and ensure timely completion and submission
• Support internal audits and facilitate resolution of audit queries
• Drive compliance with secretarial requirements including annual return and ROC filings
• Support strategic decision-making through cost analysis, financial insights, and reporting
• Participate in CSR spend monitoring and ensure compliance with statutory CSR obligations

Requirements

• 10–15 years of post-qualification experience in finance, accounting, and compliance roles, preferably with exposure to technology or service industries
• Strong knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards, Companies Act, and direct/indirect tax laws
• Expertise in payroll and statutory compliances
• Experience with GST, transfer pricing, and tax audits
• Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite) and advanced Excel
• Excellent analytical, coordination, and communication skills
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent qualification

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