Finance Manager

Qualifications & Skills

Required Non Negotiables

• Education : Chartered Accountant

• Experience : 3-5 years of progressive experience in finance, with a significant focus on e-commerce platforms (like Amazon, Zomato, Swiggy, etc.) .

• Position Budget : 8-10 LPA

We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance Manager to be part of our financial operations, focusing heavily on our e-commerce business model. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payment gateway (PG) reconciliations, statutory compliance, particularly with Indian Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) provisions for e-commerce operators, and hands-on proficiency with Zoho Books .

Key Responsibilities

• Financial & Payment Operations

Payment Gateway (PG) Reconciliation: Own the end-to-end reconciliation process for all online sales channels and payment gateways.

Reconcile daily/monthly transactions between the payment gateway reports, bank statements, and the company's books.

Identify and resolve all discrepancies, chargebacks, settlement issues, and commission deductions in a timely manner.

• Accounts & Reporting:

Manage and oversee all general accounting operations including partner ledger recons for weekly and monthly settlements.

Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes.

• E-commerce Tax & Statutory Compliance

TDS & TCS Management: Ensure strict adherence to all statutory compliance requirements, with a deep focus on e-commerce-specific taxation.

Manage all aspects of TDS compliance, especially under Section 194-O (TDS on e-commerce transactions).

Manage all aspects of TCS compliance under GST Section 52 for supplies facilitated through the e-commerce platform.

• Compliance for Onboarding: Oversee and conduct compliance checks for all new vendors, suppliers, and e-commerce participants/partners prior and post to onboarding.

Verify and document critical compliance requirements, including GST registration, PAN, and other statutory clearances to ensure correct TDS/TCS applicability.

• System & Process Improvement

Zoho Books Expertise: Maximize the utilization of Zoho Books for all accounting, reporting, and compliance needs.

Customize and configure modules within Zoho Books to streamline workflows (e.g., invoice generation, vendor reconciliation & reporting).

Identify opportunities to automate manual financial processes.

Technical Proficiency:

• Proven hands-on expertise with Zoho Books is mandatory.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and payment gateway recons (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, logical functions).
• Tax Knowledge: In-depth, current, and practical knowledge of Indian TDS (specifically Section 194-O) and TCS (under GST) provisions for e-commerce operators is essential.

Desired Attributes

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and external auditors.