The Manager, Finance & Operations for the India office bridges financial strategy with daily execution, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting (MIS), compliance (TDS, GST), and cost control, while also managing operational aspects like customer/vendor management, process efficiency, and team leadership, ensuring financial health of the India entities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Confirm the company’s local revenue and costs are accurately and timely recorded in the financial system that supports both general project accounting and overall office business
• Ensure Statutory Compliance and Regulatory Management for India
• Compliance with Indian statutory requirements including:
• GST filings (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, annual returns)
• TDS computation, deduction, and quarterly filings
• Provident Fund (PF), ESI, Professional Tax
• Labour law compliance
• Shops & Establishment Act
• Companies Act requirements (ROC filings)
• Coordinate with Company Secretary and external consultants for annual filings and board documentation.
• Manage statutory audits, tax audits, and liaise with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Ensure FEMA compliance for intercompany transactions and foreign remittances.
• Oversee transfer pricing documentation in coordination with U.S. finance.
• Process local payroll (until migrated to U.S. system), calculating deductions, updating tax information, managing time-tracking data, addressing employee payroll inquiries, and maintaining compliance with all immigration requirements.
• Manage end-to-end India payroll including:
  • Salary structuring
  • TDS calculations
  • PF, ESI, Professional Tax compliance
  • Leave encashment and full & final settlements
  • Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws.
  • Manage employee benefits administration including:
  • Group medical insurance
  • Gratuity
  • Leave policies
• Support U.S. team with budgeting and forecasting in relation to all local activity.
• Consult with U.S. management regarding major policy decisions, major expenditures, and unusual problems.
• Oversee the full AR cycle, including invoicing, collections, cash application, adjustments, and financial close procedures.
• Manage the daily invoicing process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contractual terms.
• Review customer contracts and purchase orders to support proper invoicing and billing practices.
• Partner with internal departments to resolve customer billing issues.
• Strengthening internal controls related to billing, cash handling, and credit processes to reduce risk and ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements.
• Oversee the full AP cycle, including processing invoices, matching purchase orders, conducting three-way matching, reconciling vendor statements, managing employee/vendor expense reimbursements, and preparing check runs or ACH payments. 
• Lead system enhancements and workflow improvements, partnering with IT and cross-functional teams to reduce manual effort, improve data accuracy and scale AR/AP operations.
• Consolidation of accounts across entities and reporting consolidated financial reports to the management.

Leadership & Team Management Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the local team by establishing meaningful KPIs, structured coaching and performance feedback to enhance team performance.
• Assign workloads and priorities to maximize team capacity and maintain strong productivity across the local team.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the team to include procedure and policy adherence, process improvement, and quality of work output.
• Lead team meetings to answer questions and build team camaraderie.
• Provide guidance, direction, and training to finance/accounting staff to assist them in their professional development.
• Understanding Indian & U.S. work culture, including respecting holidays and fostering personal connections, is vital for team engagement.

Minimum Requirements

• Chartered Accountant or master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field and/or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• 10+ years of progressive, related experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience using Salesforce/Certinia.
• Experience in IT Services or consulting Industry with US/offshore exposure.
• Experience supporting U.S. government contracting.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities (KSAs):

• Strong understanding of Indian Accounting Standards and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Strong knowledge of Indian statutory laws (GST, TDS, PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Companies Act).
• Understanding of India Payroll and Employee Benefits.
• Expertise in facilitating asynchronous communication (daily standups, video calls) to bridge time zone gaps.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to convey financial information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while successfully managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to drive performance improvements.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with, motivate, and support team members.

Why work at SmartERP, a Mythics Company?

Because at Mythics and SmartERP, YOU count! Our Corporate Values—Respect, Empathy, Excellence, and Fun (REEF)—are the foundation of everything we do. These values create an environment that encourages creative thinking, values your contributions, and strives for excellence in serving our customers.

As part of the Mythics family, SmartERP employees benefit from a collaborative global culture that supports innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth. At Mythics and SmartERP, you will experience a dynamic and engaging workplace where teamwork, integrity, and customer success are at the heart of our operations.

Enjoy Benefits Designed to Support Your Well-Being and Growth

Our benefit offerings may include:

• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness and assistance programs
• Provident Fund and other statutory retirement benefits as applicable in India
• Flexible benefit options and tax-efficient allowances
• Learning and development programs to support career growth

Additional Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Work-life balance initiatives and flexible or hybrid work options (role dependent)
• Employee referral program
• Employee recognition and rewards programs
• Training and certification support for professional development
• Engaging company events such as team-building activities, annual celebrations, and recognition events
• Health and wellness initiatives
  
  

About Mythics

Founded in 2000, Mythics is an award-winning Oracle systems integrator, consulting firm, managed services provider, and elite Oracle resale partner. With deep expertise in Oracle technologies and business processes, Mythics delivers procurement and systems integration services across the full range of Oracle Cloud, software, support, hardware, engineered systems, and appliances.

Through the acquisition of SmartERP, Mythics continues to expand its global delivery capabilities, combining deep Oracle expertise with strong regional knowledge to deliver exceptional value to customers worldwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mythics and SmartERP are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, or any other status protected under applicable laws.