Chartered Accountant

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Chartered Accountant to lead and manage the financial operations of our power sector company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for strategic financial planning, compliance, budgeting, reporting, and financial risk management to support business growth and ensure financial health.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Strategy

• Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and planning activities
  
• Advise leadership on long-term financial planning and investment strategies
  
• Analyze financial performance and provide strategic recommendations
  

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements (as per IND AS/IFRS)
  
• Monitor key financial metrics, variance analysis, and performance indicators
  
• Present reports to management, board, and external stakeholders
  

Accounting & Compliance

• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end/year-end closures
  
• Ensure statutory compliance with tax laws (GST, TDS, Income Tax, etc.) and regulatory bodies (CERC/SERC, ROC, SEBI if listed)
  
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and government authorities
  

Cost & Project Finance Management

• Track project costs, overheads, and asset capitalization
  
• Evaluate capex/opex plans and ROI for energy projects (solar, thermal, hydro, transmission, etc.)
  
• Monitor debt covenants and manage project funding requirements
  

Treasury & Cash Flow

• Manage banking relationships, working capital, and treasury functions
  
• Ensure optimal fund utilization and cash flow management
  
• Monitor currency exposure and hedging (if applicable)
  

Risk Management & Controls

• Establish robust internal controls and financial governance
  
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks
  
• Implement ERP systems and drive digital finance initiatives
  

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards (IND AS/IFRS)
  
• Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and cost analysis
  
• Deep understanding of power sector regulations, project finance, and tariffs
  
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally, etc.)
  
• Leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in Independent Power Producers (IPP), State Electricity Boards, Transmission/Distribution companies, or Renewable Energy firms
  
• Exposure to regulatory filings, PPAs, and energy tariff models
  
• Experience handling audits for infrastructure or energy projects