Assistant Manager/Manager -Finance and Accounts (CA)

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• •Manage complete accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Bank Reconciliation.
• •Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of books of accounts.
• •Prepare MIS, financial statements, management reports, and variance analysis.
• •Monitor accounting accuracy and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• •Coordinate with auditors for statutory, tax, and internal audits.

2. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• •Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, Advance Tax, and other applicable statutory requirements .
• •Review GST returns, reconciliations, input tax credit, and tax assessments.
• •Coordinate with tax consultants and statutory authorities whenever required.
• •Ensure proper documentation and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

3. Budgeting & Financial Planning

• •Lead annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
• •Prepare departmental and plant-wise budgets in coordination with respective functions.
• •Monitor actual performance against budgets and highlight significant variances.
• •Support management in financial planning and business decision-making.

4. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• •Prepare and monitor daily/weekly/monthly cash-flow projections.
• •Manage working capital, receivables, payables, inventory, and banking operations.
• •Monitor customer outstanding and improve collection efficiency.
• •Ensure optimum utilization of company funds and working capital.

5. Costing & Manufacturing Finance

• •Monitor product costing, manufacturing costs, overheads, and cost variances.
• •Analyze raw material, utilities, labour, production, and overhead costs.
• •Support management in product profitability and pricing decisions.
• •Work closely with Production, Procurement, Stores, Sales, and Operations teams to control costs.

6. Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• •Establish and strengthen financial controls and accounting processes.
• •Identify financial risks, control gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
• •Ensure proper authorization and documentation for financial transactions.
• •Drive automation and improvement of Finance & Accounts processes through ERP systems.

7. Banking & Treasury

• •Manage banking relationships and routine banking transactions.
• •Coordinate with banks for working capital facilities, guarantees, LC, and other banking requirements.
• •Monitor fund utilization, interest costs, and banking charges.
• •Support management in evaluating financing and investment requirements.

8. Audit & Compliance

• •Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax auditors, and other external agencies.
• •Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions.
• •Maintain proper records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.

9. Team Management

• •Lead, guide, and develop the Finance & Accounts team.
• •Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance.
• •Ensure timely completion of accounting, reporting, taxation, and compliance activities.
• •Develop SOPs and improve team productivity and accountability.

Required Skills & Competencies

• •Strong knowledge of financial accounting, taxation, GST, costing, budgeting, and MIS .
• •Strong understanding of internal controls and audit processes.
• •Good communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.
• •Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.

Preferred Experience

• •7–10 years of relevant experience , preferably in a chemical, pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, or manufacturing company.
• •CA qualification is mandatory.
• •Experience in plant finance, manufacturing costing, working capital management, and Odoo implementation will be an advantage.