Senior Manager Financial Accounting

About the CompanySpinny is Indias most trusted full-stack platform for buying and selling cars - backed by marquee investors including Tiger Global, Accel, Elevation Capital, ADQ and Westbridge Capital. Our mission is simple but ambitious: to bring trust, transparency, and delight back into the used car buying experience. With operations across 80 cities and over a million customers served, were now entering our next phase of growthscaling our platform, deepening customer engagement, and expanding our product ecosystem to cut across the car ownership spectrum.About the RoleWe are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Manager Financial Accounting to lead financial reporting, accounting operations, statutory compliance, and audit processes. The ideal candidate should bring strong experience in managing quarterly closes, financial statements, and statutory audits.Roles and ResponsibilitiesFinancial Accounting & Reporting - Lead end-to-end accounting operations ensuring accuracy and compliance. - Oversee monthly and quarterly financial closing and reporting. - Prepare financial statements including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flows.Quarterly Closing & Compliance - Manage quarterly close processes and review journal entries. - Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely closing. - Implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and timelines.Audit Management - Lead statutory, internal, and tax audits end-to-end. - Liaise with auditors and ensure timely closure. - Strengthen documentation and control frameworks.Regulatory Filing & Compliance - Ensure timely statutory filings under Companies Act, Income Tax, and GST. - Oversee legal and compliance obligations impacting finance operations.Process Excellence & Controls - Strengthen internal controls, SOPs, and accounting policies. - Drive automation and digitization of accounting workflows.Stakeholder Management- Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Operations teams. - Present financial insights and audit updates to leadership.Required Qualifications - CA qualified (20172019 batch) with 79 years of experience. - Strong technical knowledge in accounting standards and audits. - Experience in quarterly and annual closing in fast-growth environments. - Excellent analytical and communication skills. - Start-up experience preferred. - Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel.What Were Looking For - High ownership and attention to detail. - Ability to manage tight timelines and dynamic environments. - Strong problem-solving and process-oriented mindset.

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