Finance Manager
Location: Chennai
About
JustAct Founded in 2019, JustAct is one of the world's leading AI-powered Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platforms. We enable organizations, institutions, businesses, and individuals to resolve disputes through technology-enabled Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, and allied legal services. Trusted by leading banks, NBFCs, enterprises, and arbitral institutions globally, JustAct combines legal expertise with cutting-edge technology to make dispute resolution faster, more efficient, and more accessible. About the Role We are looking for an experienced and strategic Finance Manager to lead our Finance & Accounts function. The ideal candidate will oversee accounting operations, financial planning, statutory compliance, taxation, reporting, audits, budgeting, and internal financial controls while partnering with leadership to support the company's growth. This role offers an opportunity to play a key role in building scalable finance processes within a fast-growing AI-powered Legal-Tech company.
Key Responsibilities
● Lead and manage the day-to-day Finance & Accounts function, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
● Oversee Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger, payroll accounting, and treasury operations.
● Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, MIS reports, and management dashboards.
● Lead the budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial analysis processes.
● Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Companies Act, and other applicable statutory requirements.
● Drive month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
● Coordinate and manage statutory audits, internal audits, tax audits, and financial due diligence.
● Develop and implement robust financial controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures.
● Liaise with auditors, bankers, tax consultants, regulatory authorities, and external stakeholders.
● Monitor working capital, cash flow, and fund utilization to support business operations.
● Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and optimization of finance operations.
● Support the leadership team with strategic financial insights, profitability analysis, and business decision-making.
● Mentor and guide junior members of the Finance & Accounts team while fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Candidate Profile
We're looking for someone who is:
● A strong leader with excellent ownership and accountability
● Analytical with exceptional financial and business acumen
● Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance
● Proactive and capable of driving process improvements
● Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
● An effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
● Ethical, trustworthy, and committed to maintaining financial integrity
Required Skills
● Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and statutory compliance
● Expertise in GST, TDS, Income Tax, payroll compliances, and corporate accounting
● Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning
● Proficiency in Tally ERP and advanced Microsoft Excel
● Experience in audit management, financial controls, and risk management
● Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
● Ability to lead teams and collaborate across departments
Qualifications
● Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
● Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory or Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) preferred
● 1-2 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, statutory compliance, and financial management
● Prior experience in a technology, SaaS, startup, or professional services organization will be an added advantage
Why Join JustAct?
● Join one of the fastest-growing AI-powered Legal-Tech companies transforming dispute resolution.
● Lead the finance function in a high-growth organization with significant opportunities to influence business strategy.
● Work closely with the leadership team on financial planning, compliance, and organizational growth.
● Gain exposure to finance operations supporting leading banks, NBFCs, enterprises, and global institutions.
● Competitive compensation, leadership opportunities, and a dynamic, collaborative work environment.
Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
