Manager Finance - Controllership

About Freight Tiger

Freight Tiger, a subsidiary of the $16 billion listed company Tata Motors Limited (Commercial Vehicles Division

We offer two core solutions:

• Cloud-based TMS (Transportation Management Software) to streamline the procure-to-cash cycle and provide real-time visibility across the supply chain
• Carrier Matching Marketplace to help Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) source vehicles transparently and get paid faster
  
  

We currently process 4% of India's total freight, serving 400+ shippers, 1500+ LSPs across 90,000+ locations — with marquee clients including Saint Gobain, JSW Steel, ITC, DHL, MRF and Pernod Ricard.

Our mission is simple — benefit every stakeholder across the ecosystem, from shippers and logistics providers to carriers, truckers and end customers — without disintermediating anyone. Built on trust, transparency and collaboration.

About the Role: Being an Manager - Finance entails overseeing financial operations within the company. This pivotal role involves day-to-day accounting mainly involving Payables, Receivables, Payroll, Taxation, General Ledger and Fixed Assets while contributing directly to the company's growth and success.

Key responsibilities:

🔹 Direct & Indirect Tax Compliance

• Preparation and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C).
• Handling of GST reconciliations (books vs GSTR 2A/2B/1).
• Preparation and submission of TDS returns (24Q, 26Q), issuance of Form 16/16A.
• Handling of income tax assessments, tax computations, and payment of advance taxes.
• Liaison with tax consultants and preparation of necessary schedules and documents for tax audits and filings.
• Monitoring changes in tax laws and ensuring timely implementation of amendments.
  
  

🔹 Month-End & Year-End Book Closure

• Ensure timely monthly closure of books in compliance with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS preferred).
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and provisions.
• Perform general ledger scrutiny and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with internal teams for accurate accounting and reporting.
  
  

🔹 Preparation of Financial Statements

• Assist in preparation of standalone and consolidated financials as per Ind AS/Companies Act, 2013.
• Drafting of notes to accounts and supporting audit schedules.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and tax consultants.
  
  

🔹 Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support in preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Track actual vs. budgeted expenses and revenue; provide timely insights to management.
• Support financial planning activities and help identify areas for cost optimization.
  
  

🔹 Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies Act, FEMA, and other applicable regulations.
• Preparation of data for ROC filings (AOC-4, MGT-7, etc.) in coordination with the Company Secretary.
• Support RBI compliance (FLA, FC-GPR, etc.) where applicable.
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant with 2+ years of experience with strong CA article-ship experience in Taxation
• Knowledge of Income Tax, GST laws, and Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).
• Excellent MS Excel skills and working knowledge of accounting software (Zoho/QuickBooks/Tally/).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with a sense of ownership.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks under tight timelines.

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