Associate Director, Finance & Accounts

Associate Director, Finance & Accounts

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning process.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support business decisions and growth.
• Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP / Ind AS.
• Ensure budgetary control on a monthly basis.
• Oversee statutory audits, internal audits, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (Income Tax, GST, Companies Act, etc.).
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Capable of monitoring accounts receivable and timely billing on a monthly basis.
• Should be capable of handling Income Tax, GST, and other tax compliance by liaising with consultants.
• Cost Control & Optimization
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Review pricing strategies and contracts to ensure profitability.
• Monitor client profitability and the company's gross margin.
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management
• Manage working capital, cash flow, and banking relationships.
• Monitor fund utilization and assess short-term and long-term financing requirements.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and risks.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals across multiple locations.
• Foster a culture of high performance, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Capable of handling a large team of 100+ members.
• ERP and Systems Oversight
• Lead digital finance initiatives, including ERP implementation/improvement (SAP/Oracle/Navision, etc.).
• Process enhancement and automation, along with the creation of SOPs and policies, ensure robust control.
• Ensure robust financial systems and accurate real-time reporting.
• Stakeholder Management
• Act as a key business partner to the CFO, CEO, department heads, and board members.
• Present financial insights and reports to senior leadership and shareholders.
• Should be capable of handling the accounts payable of a large-sized company.
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA); CA is compulsory, and an MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute is a plus.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in financial leadership roles, preferably in the service industry (e.g., IT/ITES, logistics, facilities management, hospitality, consulting).
• Proven track record in managing finance for a company with ₹1200+ crore turnover.
• Strong understanding of Indian accounting standards, taxation, compliance, and corporate governance.
• Hands-on experience in ERP systems and financial automation tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Capability to handle a business partnering team located at multiple locations throughout India
  

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with attention to detail
• Strong business acumen and decision-making ability
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills
  

Remuneration