Assistant Manager - Accounts & Finance

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Accounts and Finance

Department: Finance & Accounts
Reporting To: Manager – Accounts & Finance / Head – Finance
Industry: Interior Fit-Out / Turnkey Contracting
Location: Kakkanad Kochi
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview:

The Assistant Manager – Accounts and Finance will support the Finance Manager in handling day-to-day accounting operations, statutory compliances, project cost tracking, vendor management, and reporting functions. The role requires hands-on knowledge of accounting systems and exposure to the financial nuances of project-based interior contracting business.

Key Responsibilities:

1-Project-Level Finance Support

• Assist in maintaining project-wise ledgers, cost center tracking, and WIP schedules.
• Monitor site-wise petty cash and expense entries with supporting documents.
• Support project teams in billing schedules and milestone documentation.

2- Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Ensure timely and accurate posting of journal entries, payment vouchers, and receipts.
• Reconcile bank statements, vendor accounts, and customer ledgers.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end book closure activities.

3-Vendor & Subcontractor Management

• Validate subcontractor invoices with respective Work Orders and site confirmations.
• Prepare vendor aging reports and assist in timely payment planning.
• Maintain records of advances, retentions, and security deposits.

4-Statutory Compliance

• Assist in the preparation and filing of GST, TDS, PF, ESI returns.
• Prepare challans and ensure on-time payments to government authorities.
• Coordinate for data collation for statutory and internal audits.

5-Billing & Receivables

• Raise client invoices in line with project progress and contractual terms.
• Track receivables, raise debit/credit notes where necessary.
• Follow up on collections in coordination with project/commercial teams.

6-ERP/Software Management

• Ensure daily entries in Tally / Zoho / ERP with proper cost codes and documentation.
• Generate MIS reports and assist in audit schedules and data extraction.

7- Team Collaboration

• Coordinate with internal departments like Projects, Procurement, Admin & HR for financial inputs.
• Support site teams in maintaining proper expense tracking and compliance.

Candidate Requirements:

• Education: B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance/CA Inter/CMA Inter
• Experience: 3–6 years in accounting and finance, preferably in interior fit-out, construction, or project-based industries
• Technical Skills:
• Working knowledge of Tally / Zoho / ERP
• Good understanding of GST, TDS, and basic statutory laws
• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot, etc.) and MIS reporting

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple project data simultaneously
• Team player with proactive communication
• Knowledge of BOQ-based cost control and project documentation is a plus

Performance Indicators:

• Timely and accurate posting of transactions
• Compliance calendar adherence with zero delays
• Accurate vendor reconciliation and timely support for payment runs
• Effective support in audit and reporting
• Contribution to clean monthly book closure

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹360,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kakkanad, Kochi, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounts and finance: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person