Athena Infonomics - Assistant Manager - Finance (4-8 yrs)

About Us

Celebrating over fourteen years of innovative and collaborative work, Athena Infonomics has established itself as a data-driven global consultancy that leverages social science research, data science, and technology to provide user-centric, context-specific solutions and advice to decision makers.

Our multidisciplinary and multi-cultural team of 85+ professionals spread across Asia, Africa, USA and Europe exemplify extensive experience in designing and applying research methods to co-design and co-produce useful research that is inclusive and relevant.

Our team of data scientists apply agile programming and ICT tools in order to deliver responsive and practical data and digital solutionsmaking for an innovative, technology-oriented business model that sets us apart in the international development space.

The international business community is taking notice of this unique approach: in 2021 alone, Athena Infonomics was recognized on The Financial Times, Nikkei Asia, and Statistas High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021 ranking, and was selected as one of The Economic Times and Statistas 2021 and 2022 India Growth Champions.

Core Job Responsibilities

Finance & Accounts

- Timely preparation/accounting of invoices & revenue recognition.

- Ensure proper accounting of Opex & CAPEX, Income / Revenue & Expenses etc.

- Ability to deal with cross country transactions and comply with the statutory requirements.

- Responsible for various statutory audits and accounts finalisation, preparation of (standalone) financials & consolidated financials under applicable provisions for the group entities.

- Responsible for MIS reporting (cashflow, monthly P&L etc) and support for project and entity profitability, practice reports etc.

- Preparation of other need-based reports and supporting in Budgeting activity.

- Assisting in administering the travel & expense policy and support in reviewing and updating the policy as required.

- Ensure Regulatory compliance under Income Tax Act, Companies Act, GST Act & other laws as applicable for the group entities:

- Support in filing Income Tax (ITR/Tax Audit/TP) with respective departments on timely basis

- TDS Remittance (monthly) & Filing Quarterly TDS Returns and other compliances

- Compliance under VAT & GST remittance (monthly or as applicable) and Return filing and audit(s)

- Compliance (including timely payment & return filing) under Labour laws (PF, PT, LWF, social security, pension etc) as applicable

- Attending notices from various authorities/departments efficiently.

- Support in preparation of reports, handling audits & compliances required under Client contracts.

- Review & Support vetting/drafting of client & vendor contracts & handling legal matters.

- Ensuring compliance in all the statutory & regulatory matters.

Others

- Data maintenance All files relating to Accounts, Banking & other correspondence with various Authorities, Employee personnel files, if any, and Companys contract documents & other relevant correspondence:

- Contract & Vendor Management

- Preparing statements, work orders and purchase orders etc.

- Liaison with bankers for various companys needs on time-to-time basis

- Insurance - Medi-claim and personal accident taking care of Claims & helping employees on Medical Insurance related issues, if any

- Supporting on Employee joining and exit formalities.

- Conducting employee Induction related to Finance & Accounts.

- Support or Contribute to Systems / Process and Improvements to routine tasks.

- Implementing procedures and revisiting the same on timely basis.

- Helping on tax planning to employees / company.

- Preparation of various contracts/agreements.

- Mentoring junior colleagues.

- Other assignments, as needed.

Qualifications And Experience

- Candidate should be a finance professional and should have atleast 4+ years of related work experience at either

- Management Consulting firm

- Chartered Accountancy Firm

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting in a fast-paced environment (verbal and written)

- Able to connect with people and collaborate with key stakeholders effectively across different geographies and time zones

- Attention to detail

- Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and schedule work assignments.

- The ability to meet deadlines.

- Masters or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

- {CA or CPA}

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a reference check and employment verification.

The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.

Only candidates who have India work authorization will be considered