Assistant Manager - Financial Reporting

About Company

The company operates in the Banking/NBFC/Fintech industry, providing secured and unsecured lending solutions primarily to MSMEs and self-employed business owners.

Job Description

Job Overview:
We are looking for finance professionals to join our finance team in an exciting, fast-paced start-up environment. This role involves working on system implementation, automation of financial processes, and improving the overall efficiency of the finance function. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, accounting systems, and project management, with a keen interest in process automation and digitization of finance operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Take ownership of finance-related projects, managing timelines, budgets, resources, and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful completion of projects.
• Ensure the finance team is adequately trained on new systems and automation tools.

1. Financial Reporting & Analytics:
   • Leverage automation tools and integrated financial systems to streamline financial reporting.
   • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
   • Assist in the development of dashboards and automated reporting tools for management.
2. Audit Management:
   • Coordinate and manage the end-to-end audit process, including Internal Audit, Statutory Audit, RBI/Regulatory Audit and other assurance reviews.
   • Act as the primary finance coordination point for auditors, ensuring timely sharing of financial data, schedules, workings, process notes and supporting documentation.
   • Coordinate with respective business and functional teams for resolution of audit queries and ensure timely closure of audit requirements.
   • Assist in designing and strengthening Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), internal controls and process documentation based on audit findings and identified control gaps.
   • Work closely with internal audit, statutory auditors and other assurance teams to improve the overall control environment and audit readiness.
3. Compliance & Risk Management:
   • Ensure financial systems are compliant with Indian regulatory requirements
   • Prepare RCMs and process notes to assess risks, implement controls, and ensure data security.
   • Keep up to date with industry trends and changes in financial regulations that may impact the business.
   • Regulatory reporting of monthly and quarterly returns to the RBI
4. Process Automation:
   • Lead automation initiatives in financial processes, including invoicing, reconciliation, reporting, and budgeting.
   • Identify manual processes and assess automation opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance productivity.
   • Work closely with the IT and operations teams to design and implement automated solutions.
   • Monitor the performance of automation tools and systems, ensuring they deliver expected results.

 Skills Required :

• Technical Skills:
  • Strong understanding of financial systems and software integration.
  • Proficiency in Excel, data analysis, and reporting.
  • Familiarity with Indian financial regulations (RBI, SEBI, GST, etc.).
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.