Assistant Manager - TAX - National - TAX - GCR - ACR - Chennai

Requisition Id: 1756912

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom. At EY, we don't just focus on who you are now, but who you can become. We believe that it’s your career and ‘It’s yours to build’ which means potential here is limitless and we'll provide you with motivating and fulfilling experiences throughout your career to help you on the path to becoming your best professional self.

The opportunity : Assistant Manager-National-TAX-TAX - GCR - ACR - Chennai

National

National comprises of sector agnostic teams working across industries for a well rounded experience.

TAX - GCR - ACR

Our globally coordinated tax professionals offer connected services across all tax disciplines to help the clients thrive in an era of rapid change. We combine our exceptional knowledge and experience with the people and technology platforms to equip clients in making better business decisions by bringing insights to the forefront. We help companies understand the tax policies and tax laws of governments around the world to plan and comply accordingly. Our teams leverage transformative technologies to deliver strategy and execution, from tax and regulatory obligations to operations and workforce management, to reduce risk and drive sustainable value.

We have competencies in Business Tax Services, Global Compliance and Reporting, Global Law, Indirect Tax, International Tax and Transaction Services.

Your key responsibilities

Technical Excellence

Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join EY’s Accounting Compliance and Reporting team as an Assistant Manager. The role will involve managing end-to-end accounting and financial reporting activities, supporting statutory and regulatory compliance, coordinating month-end and year-end closure, and delivering high-quality outcomes for multiple stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Manage accounting activities across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets and General Ledger.

Oversee month-end and year-end closing, including journal entries, reconciliations and financial schedules. Prepare or review financial statements under Indian GAAP or Ind AS, including notes to accounts. Support statutory audits, internal audits and other external audit requirements. Manage TDS-related activities, including preparation and review of data required for TDS returns. Support GST compliance through preparation and review of purchase registers, sales registers, RCM data and related reconciliations.

Review team deliverables and ensure timely, accurate and high-quality completion of assigned activities. Coordinate with clients, auditors and internal stakeholders to resolve accounting and compliance matters. Identify opportunities to standardise, simplify and automate finance processes. Adaptable and responsive to business priorities, particularly during critical closure and compliance timelines. Technical and Functional Requirements: Strong understanding of accounting concepts, principles and applicable accounting standards.

Hands-on experience in financial statement preparation and period-end closure. Strong working knowledge of AP, AR, Fixed Assets and General Ledger processes. Practical knowledge of TDS, GST and related compliance requirements. Experience working with leading ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or similar systems. Working experience in preparation of MIS, including management dashboards, variance analysis, and financial performance reporting.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Ability to leverage AI and other digital tools to improve productivity and process efficiency. Prior experience managing a team of at least three to four members.

Skills and attributes

To qualify for the role you must have

Qualification

CA /CMA

Experience

"CA with 4-5 years experience"

What we look for

People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful, and able to sustain positive energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.

What we offer

Fuelled by the brilliance of our people, EY has emerged as the strongest brand and the most attractive employer in our field, with market-leading growth over competitors. Our people work side-by-side with market-leading entrepreneurs, game-changers, disruptors, and visionaries. As an organization, we are investing more time, technology, and money than ever before in skills and learning for our people. At EY, you will have a personalized Career Journey and also the chance to tap into the resources of our career frameworks to better know about your roles, skills, and opportunities.

EY is equally committed to being an inclusive employer, and we strive to achieve the right balance for our people—enabling us to deliver excellent client service while allowing our people to build their careers as well as focus on their wellbeing.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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