Associate Manager - Finance & Accounts

Associate Manager - Finance & Accounts

UrbanPiper is a rapidly growing SaaS platform powering digital transformation in the restaurant industry worldwide, with headquarters in India and subsidiaries in the UAE, UK, and USA. As we scale, we seek a driven Chartered Accountant to strengthen our Audit & Compliance function.

As an Audit & Compliance Associate Manager, you are a critical member of UrbanPiper's finance team, ensuring our multi-region operations maintain the highest standards of financial integrity and regulatory compliance. Your expertise as a Chartered Accountant enables you to navigate complex statutory audits, tax matters, transfer pricing requirements, and international transactions across our global entities (India, US, UK, UAE). You play a vital role in supporting our business growth while maintaining transparency and compliance across all jurisdictions.

In this role, you will…

1. Coordinate Statutory Audits with External Professionals: 

• Lead statutory audits across all group entities (India, US, UK, UAE), ensuring timely completion and minimal audit observations.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies to facilitate audit and compliance processes.
• Ensure timely submission of all required documentation.

2. Oversee Month-End Closure of Books:

• Lead month-end closing procedures for all entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Coordinate reconciliation activities, including bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and inter-company account reconciliations.
• Review and process month-end journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, depreciation, and other adjusting entries.
• Ensure proper cutoff procedures and verify the completeness of all transactions recorded in the appropriate period.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports to support decision-making.

3. Prepare Financial Statements: 

• Assist in the preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements for different regions in accordance with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS/IFRS/US GAAP).
• Coordinate consolidation procedures including elimination of inter-company transactions and balances.
• Ensure compliance with SaaS-specific accounting requirements, including revenue recognition under ASC 606/IFRS 15

4. Manage Tax Compliance: 

• Prepare and review corporate filings, including GST, TDS, and income tax returns.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants for US, UK, and UAE filings.
• Support the preparation of basic transfer pricing documentation for intercompany transactions, ensuring arm's length compliance.

5. Maintain Compliance Calendar: 

• Monitor statutory filing deadlines across all regions and ensure timely completion of annual returns, board meeting compliances, and regulatory submissions with the consultant.
• Manage annual ROC filings, including AOC-4, MGT-7, and other mandatory filings under the Companies Act

6. Monitor Regulatory & Process Changes: 

• Stay updated with changes in tax and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions and communicate the impact to the finance team.
• Perform periodic compliance checks and risk assessments, recommending improvements as needed.
• Identify and help implement process improvements in compliance, reporting, and internal controls.

7. Collaborate Cross-Functionally:

• Support the Finance Controller in implementing and maintaining internal controls and compliance frameworks.
• Review and ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies related to finance, tax, and corporate governance.
• Work with other teams to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.

What You Need to Succeed:

● Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 1–3 years of post-qualification experience in audit, tax, and compliance.

● Month-End Closing Experience: Hands-on experience managing month-end closing procedures, including reconciliations and financial statement preparation.

● Consolidated Financial Statements: Experience in preparing consolidated financial statements and understanding of consolidation procedures.

● Statutory Audit Experience: Hands-on experience in coordinating statutory audits and working with external auditors.

● Tax Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of Indian tax laws (GST, TDS, Income Tax) and basic knowledge of international tax compliance.

● SaaS Industry Exposure: Familiarity with SaaS accounting principles, including revenue recognition and deferred revenue management, is preferred.

● Multi-Entity Exposure: Familiarity with compliance requirements for multiple jurisdictions, preferably including the US, UK, or UAE.

● Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel/Google spreadsheet, accounting software (preferably Zoho Books), and coordination with external consultants.

● Communication Skills: Strong organizational and communication abilities to coordinate with external auditors and internal teams across regions.

● Companies Act Knowledge: Understanding of Companies Act compliance, board meeting requirements, and ROC filings.

● Process Improvement Mindset: Ability to identify inefficiencies and recommend automated solutions for compliance and reporting processes.

What Success Looks Like:

● Seamless Audit Coordination: All statutory audits across regions are completed on schedule with minimal observations and strong relationships with external auditors.

● Timely Month-End Closing: Month-end closing procedures are completed within established timelines (typically 5-7 business days) with accurate financial statements.

● Accurate Financial Reporting: Standalone and consolidated financial statements are prepared accurately, reflecting true financial position across all entities.

● Timely Compliance: All statutory filings, tax returns, and regulatory submissions are completed on time across all jurisdictions.

● Effective External Coordination: Strong working relationships with external consultants and auditors, ensuring smooth audit processes and timely responses.

● Proactive Compliance Monitoring: Compliance calendar is maintained, deadlines are tracked, and the team is informed of upcoming requirements.

● Support for Growth: You help maintain the compliance foundation that supports UrbanPiper's continued growth across multiple regions.

● Cost-Effective Approach: You leverage external expertise for complex matters while managing essential coordination internally.

● Process Enhancement: You contribute to automation and process improvements that reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.

This role offers excellent exposure to multi-jurisdictional compliance, working with external professionals, and supporting a growing technology company's essential regulatory requirements.