Finance Manager

As a Finance Manager at TEESTA, you own the accounting, tax, and compliance function for a proprietary high-frequency trading firm operating 24x7 across global digital asset markets. You'll work closely with leadership, operations, legal advisors, auditors, and tax consultants to ensure the firm's financial operations remain accurate, compliant, and efficient as the business scales across exchanges and jurisdictions.

What you'll do

• Manage the firm's accounting operations, including month-end and year-end book closures.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, management reports, and MIS for leadership.
• Lead direct and indirect tax compliance, including Income Tax, GST, TDS, and statutory filings.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, regulatory authorities, banks, exchanges, and other external stakeholders.
• Prepare financial data, reconciliations, and documentation for statutory audits and tax assessments.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and tax regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Develop and improve standard operating procedures, financial controls, and internal processes.
• Perform financial analysis using advanced Excel to support business decisions and improve operational efficiency.
• Manage payments, reconciliations, and financial interactions with vendors, exchanges, and other business partners.
• Identify opportunities to automate workflows, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen financial governance.
• Take on ad-hoc finance, compliance, operational, and strategic projects as the business needs.

What you bring

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• 3-7 years of post-qualification experience in accounting, taxation, audit, or finance.
• Strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards, taxation, statutory compliance, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience managing statutory audits, tax assessments, and regulatory filings.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial analysis, reporting, and data modelling.
• Experience working with external auditors, consultants, tax advisors, banks, and regulatory authorities.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience developing and improving financial processes, controls, and standard operating procedures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Nice to have

• Experience in financial services, capital markets, fintech, cryptocurrency, or proprietary trading.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependants.
• Relocation assistance.
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
• Sponsorship for higher education and professional development.
• Fully stocked office with snacks and beverages.
• On-site role based in Kolkata.

About TEESTA

TEESTA Investment is a proprietary high-frequency trading and market-making firm focused on global digital asset markets. The firm builds automated trading systems operating 24x7 across global crypto markets, combining technology, quantitative research, and disciplined execution.