Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to oversee the day-to-day accounting operations of a payday loan/NBFC business. The role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, payment controls, reconciliations, month-end closing, audit coordination, and support for business finance. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of accounting standards, GST, TDS, payroll accounting, and fintech/NBFC accounting practices.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting
Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Maintain books of accounts in accordance with Accounting Standards and applicable regulations.
Review journal entries, provisions, accruals, and adjustments.
Bank & Payment Reconciliation
Perform daily bank reconciliations.
Reconcile payment gateway settlements and collection accounts.
Monitor customer refunds, chargebacks, and failed transactions.
POS Recon daily basis
Monthly Profitability analysis
Varinace Analysis
Vendor & Expense Management
Verify vendor invoices and supporting documents.
Process payments through maker-checker controls.
Manage vendor advances and employee reimbursements.
Maintain vendor master data.
Cordination with Vendor for smooth Payout process
Preparation of SOPs
Statutory Compliance
Ensure timely compliance with:
GST
TDS
Professional Tax
PF & ESIC (where applicable)
Income Tax requirements
Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
Payroll Accounting
Verify payroll journals.
Reconcile salary payments.
Account for employee benefits, incentives, bonuses, and reimbursements.
Month-End & Year-End Closing
Prepare month-end closing schedules.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare MIS reports and variance analysis.
Support statutory and internal audits.
Internal Controls
Ensure compliance with internal financial controls.
Implement SOPs for accounting and payment processes.
Monitor approval workflows and financial governance.
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of:
GST
TDS
Companies Act
Income Tax
Bank Reconciliation
Payment Gateway Reconciliation
Financial Reporting
Experience with ERP systems such as Tally Prime
Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, Power Query preferred).
Preferred Experience
Payday Loan Operations
Digital Lending
Fintech
NBFC
Lending Accounting
Loan Management Systems (LMS)
Payment Gateways
Escrow and Settlement Accounting
RBI regulatory reporting support
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of accounting controls in a digital lending environment, experience handling high-volume financial transactions, and the ability to ensure timely financial reporting and regulatory compliance. Prior exposure to payday loans, personal loans, consumer lending, or NBFC operations will be a significant advantage.