Asst. Manager - Finance, Taxation and Compliance

Company Description Aria CFO Services strives to be the CFO services firm that philanthropists, charities and CSR agencies come to when they are looking for transparency, governance and streamlining processes. Aria advises clients on process re-engineering for better internal control, budget and blueprint strategy validation, compliances, accounting and bookkeeping. We develop practical, customized insights that clients can benefit from. Founded in 2011, Aria has a PAN India footprint with over 300+ clients in the past. You will be in a client-facing role, working on challenges and hand-holding the finance and accounts teams of multiple organisations. You are required to: Serving as the primary point of contact for all finance, taxation, and compliance-related issues. Setting up and monitoring systems, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they become roadblocks. Utilizing technology to your advantage and acting as a problem solver. Occasional local travel within Mumbai and Pune JOB DESCRPTION The assistant manager will be an integral part of a team that works on designing, building and implementing solutions that address client needs in Finance, Taxation, and other laws related to the development sector. In this role, you will be a part of our projects by working hand in hand with the team in problem solving, working with multiple stakeholders, and contributing to research-based insights. Occasional travel Pune and within Mumbai. CTC Starting INR 8,00,000 - INR 10,00,000 Qualification: Chartered Accountant with at least 1 year experience. Position Overview: Do you see finance not just as numbers but as a powerful tool for positive change? Aria CFO Services seeks a pioneering Consultant (Non-Profit Focus) to join our mission to empower social impact organizations across India. This is more than a job – it's an opportunity to become a transformative force, steering worthy causes towards sustainable success and leaving a lasting legacy. ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES Management Qualities Experience in managing clients Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Communicating with multiple stakeholders viz. leadership, auditors, donors, program staff, other consultants, etc Soft skills including spoken and written English Prior experience with guiding, motivating, and managing a team/juniors/client staff in their day-to-day operations Able to work independently, assume ownership, and responsibility of the work Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with external contacts, co-workers, and staff, and to work and maintain diligently a professional team environment Process-driven and task-manager Compliance and Financial Management Responsible for managing clients’ compliances, viz. FCRA, TDS, PT, IT, GST, etc. Responsible for preparing/reviewing clients’ financial statements, reports/MIS, and books of accounts up to audit closure Reviewing donor utilisation reports, tracking over/under-utilization of donor funds and suggesting ways to optimise usage of funds; reviewing donor proposals based on client budgets and donor criteria Reviewing monthly payroll as per donor allocations and Management plans for optimising usage of funds Preparing organisational budget and tracking actual expenditure and variances periodically Reviewing agreements from a legal and financial perspective Overseeing Internal and Statutory audits Skills & Experience: Fair understanding of Excel and Tally A logical thinker and effective problem solver Willingness to learn Preferable to have a working knowledge of Income Tax, FCRA & GST laws and leadership qualities Benefits: Competitive salary package commensurate with experience Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the not-for-profit sector Professional development and growth opportunities within a dynamic consultancy firm If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the required qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply and join our team dedicated to empowering not-for-profit organisations in India.