Assistant Manager- Finance

About Us: At Karbon, we're building the future of fintech with our flagship product, AI Accountant. By blending deep financial expertise with cutting-edge automation, we simplify bookkeeping, compliance, and financial operations for India's fastest-growing businesses. Backed by global investors like Y Combinator, we serve thousands of businesses and are rapidly scaling our Virtual Accountant (VA), which delivers end-to-end finance operations. Job Summary We are looking for a highly driven Assistant Manager (Finance) to own the monthly close, reporting, and compliance processes. In this full-time role, you will lead group statutory and tax audits, drive MIS and business partnering, and oversee cash, AP/AR, and reconciliations. You will also manage and review junior team members while focusing on process automation and continuous improvement. Where You Can Create Impact · Own the monthly close on Zoho and lead Group statutory and tax audits for reporting. · Ensure strict controls and compliance by running the internal-controls checklist, maintaining audit-ready books with zero high-risk observations, and handling GST, TDS, and income-tax compliance. · Drive MIS and business partnering by providing monthly MIS and insights to senior management by the 10th of the following month, conducting variance analysis, and supporting decisions with data. · Review associate work before sign-off, cut close-cycle time, and drive automation across teams and processes. · Provide comprehensive oversight across cash, AP/AR, and reconciliations within the owned scope. Must Have · Qualified CA with 4-7 years of experience in accounting or finance. · Deep knowledge of Indian accounting standards, GST, and income-tax. · Highly accurate and proactive approach to catch and fix issues before they escalate. · Experience managing and reviewing junior team members and collaborating effectively across teams. · Hands-on experience with Zoho and advanced proficiency in MS Excel. · Strong automation mindset with a focus on process improvement, tooling, and AI-driven finance workflows. Good to Have · Prior finance experience in SaaS, fintech, or startup environments. Our Way of Life — The Karbon Values C – Collaborate to Win We back each other and move with shared purpose—clients win when we win together. E – Excel Relentlessly Precision matters. We aim for accuracy, consistency, and excellence in every ledger. O – Own It End-to-End No loose ends. We take full responsibility—from data collection to final compliance. Perks & Benefits Upskilling Policy: Access to courses, tools, and continuous learning. Team Outings: Offsites and outings to celebrate wins and build camaraderie. Engagement Initiatives: Hackathons, open demos, game nights, and more. Flexible Work-from-Home: Up to 12 WFH days every 6 months. Menstrual WFH: Women employees can avail up to 3 WFH days per month. Mobility Benefits: Relocation support and travel allowances. Parental Support: Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.