Deputy Project Lead-society Finance & Compliance Job in Zipgrid

Job Title: Deputy Project Lead-Society Finance & Compliance

Location: Mumbai

Department: Project Operations

About Zipgrid

Zipgrid ( MyAashiana Management Services Private Limited ) is the only PropTech company specializing in leveraging technology to deliver Finance, Compliance, and Office (FCO) management operations for housing and commercial communities on a Done-For-You model. Since 2014, we have emerged as a leader servicing 550+ societies and communities, offering end-to-end solutions that ensure smooth, long-term operations. Our philosophy, Let the experts do the work, underscores our commitment to delivering the best community living and working experiences through over a decade of industry expertise.

Role Overview

As the Deputy Project Lead, you will oversee the comprehensive operations of assigned projects, managing a direct team of 15 20 members. You will lead specialized functions in Management, Finance, and Compliance, ensuring milestone deliveries, resource allocation, and adherence to accounting principles and regulatory standards. This role demands strong leadership, financial acumen, and hands-on operational expertise.

Qualifications

• MBA or MMS (Finance)
• OR Post Graduate/Graduate in Accounts/Finance with 3+ years of relevant experience
• OR Semi-qualified Chartered Accountants (IPCC/Intermediate cleared) with 3+ years experience
• OR GDCA certified/trained with 3+ years experience
• Qualification may be relaxed for candidates with 2+ years in Co-operative/Society accounting/compliance

Key Responsibilities

Team & Project Management

• Lead and manage a team of Finance Leaders, Accountants, Tax Professionals, and Compliance Officers.
• Allocate resources effectively, monitor milestone progress, and ensure timely client collections.

Financial Compliance & Accounting

• Oversee accounting activities and internal audits ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Recommend cost-optimization and process improvement initiatives.

Billing & Accounts Receivable

• Develop and publish Billing Dashboards regularly.
• Resolve client queries in coordination with project teams.
• Confirm billing issuance and communicate tariff changes.

Bookkeeping & Client Relations

• Review accounts and journal entries.
• Manage client relationships independently.
• Publish Accounting Dashboards and reports.

Taxation & Compliance

• Track Monthly TDS and ensure timely filing and reconciliation with accounting data.
• Coordinate responses to tax notices and manage communication with senior management.
• Support GST and Income Tax filing processes and validations.
• Prepare income computations, plan Advance Tax payments, and oversee timely tax return submissions.

Financial MIS & Reporting

• Close financial statements including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow.
• Publish MIS dashboards and communicate reporting needs with clients.
• Monitor open items and ensure timely resolution.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain virtual client communication for urgent matters.
• Support cross-functional coordination to meet client and project requirements.

Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation, and bookkeeping.
• Proficiency with accounting software/ERPs.
• Experience in financial planning, risk management, data analysis, and forecasting.
• Leadership mindset with a lead-by-example approach.
• Prior experience managing client finance operations and society compliance is advantageous.

Zipgrid offers a dynamic environment to lead finance and compliance operations for impactful community projects. If you are ready to take charge and grow with us, we invite you to apply.