Assistant Finance Manager - Management Accounts

ZOOM Communications is South Asia’s largest Outdoor Broadcast Systems, Solutions, Services & Integration Company with clientele across Sports, Media, Entertainment and the Public Sector. Incorporated in 1989, ZOOM has successfully executed in entirely or partially projects in twenty two countries, including but not limited to the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Winter Olympics, FIFA, IPL, WPL, ISL, National Games, Khelo India Games, Big Boss, Indian Idol, Survivor, Deal or No Deal, G20, Maha Kumbh Mela and the Ayodhya Temple opening. We have built and integrated studios for India’s leading news channels, as well as undertaken turnkey Systems Integration projects. ZOOM has had a presence in most Summer and Winter sports in India and globally. Similarly, we have a significant presence in prestigious entertainment and cultural events across India for over a decade. ZOOM is now on a high growth trajectory including in the existing Media Services vertical and soon to begin pre ops in two different verticals - one in Omnichannel retail (Petcare) and the other in a high-end B to G segment. Role Overview: The Assistant Manager - Finance and Accounts will play a pivotal role in strengthening the organization’s financial foundation. This includes ensuring robust compliance and reporting, leading ERP-driven process improvements, and contributing to key strategic initiatives like fundraising and investor due diligence. Financial Reporting & Ind AS Implementation Experience of transition to Ind AS (Indian Accounting Standards), ensuring successful first-time adoption and compliance. - Prepare periodic (provisional, MIS and projected) and annual financial statements in accordance with Ind AS. - Draft technical accounting papers on complex transactions to ensure alignment with current standards. Taxation (Direct & Indirect) Periodic compliance for Direct Tax (TDS, Income Tax returns, Advance Tax) and Indirect Tax (GST returns, reconciliations, and annual filings). - Handle tax assessments, prepare submissions for tax authorities, and liaise with external tax consultants. - Ensure timely statutory payments and adherence to regulatory timelines. Audit, IFC & Compliance Manage Internal Audits and IFC and coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely closure of audit points. - Strategic Finance & Fundraising Support the management team in Fundraising initiatives by preparing financial models, projections, pitch decks and assisting in Due diligence. Data Analysis & Reporting Utilize Advanced MS Excel skills to create financial dashboards, MIS reports, and variance analysis for management review. - Automate routine Excel trackers to reduce manual errors and turnaround time. Ideal candidate will have : · Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 3-4 years of post-qualification experience. · Strong experience in Ind AS implementation and financial reporting. · Hands-on exposure to Direct and Indirect Tax compliance (Income Tax, TDS, GST) along with handling assessments and notices. · Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (financial modeling, dashboards, automation); Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights. ·