Assistant Manager – Accounts, HQC

Job Title

Assistant Manager – Accounts

Function

Finance

Reports To

Manager – Accounts

Location

Head Office

Travel Required

25% þ 50% ☐ 75% ☐

About DHL Blue Dart Express India:

Blue Dart Express Limited, a listed company, isa leader in courier, integrated air express package distribution, and eCommerce in South Asia, offering a wide range of logistics solutions.Founded in 1983, it is recognised for reliable, time-bound, and secure delivery services across 55,000+ locations in India as well as internationally. Its competencies span across evaluation and contracting, planning and transition, delivery and execution, and specific service capabilities.We pride ourselves on innovation, digitalization, service excellence, and creating long-term partnerships with our clients, enabling businesses to thrive in the fast-paced logistics environment and ever-evolving supply-chains. It wholly-owns India’s only scheduled air cargo airline, Blue Dart Aviation Limited, since May 1994, and the Concorde Air Logistics Limited, a transport, storage, and communications business, since May 2004.

Blue Dart Express Limited is a part of the DHL Group's DHL eCommerce division, leveraging this global logistics leader’s network across 220 countries and territories to provide comprehensive express and logistics solutions to our clients. Our robust network and unmatched infrastructure have positioned the Blue Dart brand as a key India-grown logistics player with an unmatched and phenomenal global outreach rooted in the DHL brand of its majority shareholder.

We are proud to be consistently ranked among India’s Top 100 Great Places to Work, combining it with DHL Group’s Top Employer certification. Being an Employer of Choice is not just a goal; it’s a fundamental part of who we are, committed to creating a workplace where people are valued, empowered, and wear the sobriquet “Blue Darter” with honour.

If you are looking to join a purpose-led, people-first, company that shapes India’s supply-chains with integrity and safety, Blue Dart is where you belong. Blue Dart offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, access to cross-functional, succession planning and global career paths, and strong culture of recognition.

Position Overview:

The Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounts supports statutory compliance, GST governance, payroll accounting, financial reporting, audit coordination, and monthly book closure processes. The role ensures timely regulatory compliance, accurate financial reporting, disciplined reconciliations, and audit readiness within the framework of a listed company.

Job Purpose:

To ensure accurate and timely statutory compliance, GST filings, payroll processing, reconciliations, audit coordination, and monthly financial closure, thereby supporting financial integrity, regulatory adherence, and effective management reporting.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Statutory Compliance & Regulatory Filings

• Monthly working and payment of ESIC, PF, PT, TDS and related statutory liabilities.
• Quarterly TDS return filing (Form 26Q & 24Q).
• Employee income tax computation and issuance of Form 16.
• 26AS reconciliation for TDS/TCS accuracy.
• Custom duty payment coordination where applicable.
• Liaison with labour consultants on ongoing statutory matters.

GST Compliance & Audit Support

• Preparation and filing of GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B monthly in coordination with tax consultants (PwC/EY).
• Revenue reconciliation and Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliation for GST audits.
• Preparation and filing of GSTR 9 and 9C.
• Responding to GST notices in coordination with Tax Team.

Payroll & HR Coordination

• Processing monthly salary and maintaining payroll records.
• Issuing salary slips to employees.
• Coordinating with HR for employee tax, appraisal, and compliance matters.
• Supporting yearly appraisal working in coordination with HR.

Accounting & Book Closure

• Verification and posting of accounting entries (Sales, Purchase, Credit Notes, Prepaid, Provisions, Cash, Bank, etc.).
• Fixed asset verification and accounting entries.
• Preparation of vendor and debtor reconciliations.
• Monthly closure entries including prepaid expenses and depreciation.
• Monthly closing of books of accounts.

Financial Reporting & MIS

• Preparation of monthly financial reports for management.
• Preparation of 1.5% profit margin working.
• Monthly EBT provision and EBT MIS preparation.
• Quarterly and yearly financial statement preparation.
• Yearly budget preparation and related presentation decks.
• Preparation of quarterly Board meeting financial workings and presentations.

Audit & Control Governance

• Coordination and closure of statutory audit.
• Coordination and closure of tax audit.
• Coordination and closure of internal audit.
• Preparation of required documentation and working papers.
• Supporting legal reporting requirements.

Airline & Operational Payments

• Fortnightly airline payment working and coordination.

Additional Responsibilities

• Any other work assigned by reporting manager.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce / Finance / Accounting

• CA Inter / CMA Inter preferred

Experience:

• 5 - 7 years of experience in accounting, GST, statutory compliance, and financial reporting.
• Experience in handling audits and monthly financial closure.

• Exposure to listed company or large corporate environment preferred.

Skills & Capabilities:

Technical Skills:

• GST compliance & reconciliation
• Statutory payment processing
• Payroll accounting
• Financial statement preparation
• Audit coordination
• ERP accounting systems

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Strong compliance orientation
• Timely execution & deadline adherence
• Cross-functional coordination
• Analytical thinking

Key Performance Indicators:

KRAs

KPIs

Statutory Compliance

Zero delays in PF, ESIC, TDS, GST payments

GST Governance

Timely filing of GSTR 1, 3B, 9, 9C

Payroll Accuracy

Error-free salary processing

Reconciliation Discipline

Monthly vendor/debtor reconciliation accuracy

Book Closure

Timely month-end closing

Audit Readiness

Audit closure within timelines

Financial Reporting

Accuracy and timeliness of MIS and financial reports

Why join DHL Blue Dart?

When you join us, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a purpose-led movement that’s reshaping the future of logistics across India and the world. At Blue Dart, we don’t just deliver parcels—we deliver excellence, innovation, and opportunity every day.

Here’s what makes us stand out:

• Great Place to Work® Certified—a testament to our people-first culture, inclusive environment, and commitment to your growth and well-being.
• Competitive pay and performance-linked rewards that truly recognize your impact.
• Structured learning, global exposure, and on-the-job coaching to help you grow faster than ever.
• Best-in-class benefits—from comprehensive medical cover (including optional parental care) to financial wellness and generous time off.
• A culture that celebrates diversity, innovation, and bold thinking—where your voice is heard and your contributions matter.
• Global career paths across the DHL Group, opening doors to opportunities in 220+ countries and territories.
• The pride of working with India’s most awarded logistics brand, trusted by millions and driven by purpose.

This is your chance to do meaningful work, build a career without borders, and thrive in a company that’s not just a logistics leader—but a Great Place to Work. Come grow with us.

Disclaimer:
At Blue Dart Express Limited, all recruitment is conducted through a fair, transparent, and merit-based process aligned with our commitments to Human Rights and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB).

Blue Dart does not request or accept any fees, deposits, or payments from candidates at any stage of the recruitment or onboarding process. Any such request is fraudulent and unauthorized.

Blue Dart shall not be responsible for any loss arising from such fraudulent activity. For verification, candidates may write to bdjobs@bluedart.com.