Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Finalization & ReportingFinancial Finalization: Prepare and finalize balance sheets, profit & loss statements, and cash flow statements in full compliance with Companies Act, Schedule III, and applicable Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS / AS).MIS & Financial Analysis: Generate monthly/quarterly Management Information System (MIS) reports, variance analyses, working capital updates, and financial health projections for executive leadership.Statutory Compliance & TaxationDirect & Indirect Taxation: Oversee corporate tax planning, income tax return (ITR) filings, advance tax computations, GST filings (GSTR-9/9C reconciliations), and transfer pricing compliance.Tax Audit & Assessment: Handle tax audits, draft responses to Income Tax / GST notices, represent the organization/clients before tax authorities, and liaise with external legal advisors.Auditing, Internal Controls & AdvisoryAudit Leadership: Plan, execute, and supervise statutory audits, internal audits, tax audits, and forensic audits across various business units.Internal Control Framework: Design, evaluate, and strengthen Internal Financial Controls (IFC), identify operational risks, and recommend process improvements to minimize leakage.