Chartered Accountant 3+ Years

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in General Ledger

Location : Cochin

Working days : Monday to Friday & Alternate Saturday

Job Purpose

The Finance Manager – General Ledger (GL) is responsible for maintaining accurate and reliable financial records, overseeing end-to-end GL operations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal financial policies. This role will support monthly closing, audits (internal & external), financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management, while driving process improvements and strengthening internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements in line with IFRS/GAAP.
• Generate, review, and submit MIS reports within defined timelines.
• Conduct variance analysis and share insights with management.

Cash Flow Management & Forecasting

• Monitor daily cash flow and ensure effective liquidity management.
• Prepare cash flow statements and rolling cash forecasts.
• Coordinate with banks and financial institutions for treasury and cash-related activities.

Audit & Compliance

• Lead internal and statutory audit processes and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Handle audit queries and maintain required documentation.
• Implement audit recommendations and strengthen control processes.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Prepare annual budgets and financial projections.
• Track and report budget variances and highlight cost control opportunities.
• Support management in financial decision-making.

KPI Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Develop and track key operational and financial performance indicators.
• Support operations teams with periodic performance dashboards.

Process Improvements & Internal Controls

• Identify opportunities for automation and process streamlining.
• Enhance internal controls to reduce risk and improve data accuracy.
• Update and maintain finance policies, SOPs, and documentation.

Financial System & GL Reconciliations

• Ensure accurate posting and reconciliation of GL transactions.
• Maintain financial master data and support ERP system improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA)

  with minimum

  3 years

  post-qualification experience in General Ledger / Core Finance.
• Experience in ERP systems (SAP / Odoo) preferred.
• Exposure to GCC financial regulations is an added advantage.