Assistant manager - accounts

IMS Ship Management Limited · Mumbai, India

IMS Ship Management Private Limited ( is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Manager - Accounts to independently manage accounting, statutory compliance, taxation, payroll and banking operations.

Location: Mumbai

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: Up to ₹5,00,000 per annum, based on experience and merit

Reporting To: Directors / CFO

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate books of accounts

• Review purchase, sales, expense and journal entries

• Manage quarterly and annual book closures

• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations and ledger scrutiny

• Prepare GST returns and TDS workings, ensuring timely compliance

• Handle income-tax documentation, assessments and departmental notices

• Manage banking transactions, fund transfers and bank reconciliations

• Monitor cash flow and working capital

• Ensure timely statutory payments and filings

• Coordinate with Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, auditors and consultants

• Manage vendor payments, customer collections and ageing analysis

• Process payroll and verify statutory deductions and reimbursements

• Ensure applicable PF, ESIC, Professional Tax and labour-law compliance

Candidate Profile

• B. Com or M. Com

• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience

• Experience independently managing the complete accounting function

• Prior experience in project accounting will be an advantage

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, GST, TDS and Income Tax

• Basic understanding of the Companies Act

• Proficiency in Tally Prime, advanced Microsoft Excel and MS Office

Key Competencies

• High integrity and discretion

• Strong attention to detail

• Good communication and coordination skills

• Ability to meet deadlines and solve problems independently

• Collaborative and team-oriented approach

Preferred Candidates

• Immediate joiners or candidates with a notice period of up to 30 days

• Candidates currently residing in Mumbai

What Success Looks Like

Within the first six months, the successful candidate will be expected to independently manage the accounting and banking functions, ensure timely statutory compliance, and coordinate effectively with auditors, consultants and banking partners.

Interested candidates may apply by sharing their updated résumé at ( freeda@ ).