Deputy Chief Manager - Finance

Job Description

Job Overview: The Deputy Chief Manager Finance will collaborate with accounting functions across various locations in India and global sites to prepare financial statements and finalize accounts with auditors. Key Stakeholders: Internal: Business Finance External: Statutory Auditors Reporting Structure: Direct Report: Deputy General Manager Finance Qualifications: Chartered Accountant (CA) First Attempt (2018 2019) Experience: 6 to 8 years of post-qualification experience Experience with a Big Four audit firm, handling clients in the manufacturing sector, or experience in corporate finance/accounting within a large listed company If from an audit background, experience leading audit assignments is essential If from industry, experience in independently closing audits and resolving issues Skills & Competencies: Analytical mindset In-depth knowledge of CARO, Schedule III, IndAS, and other regulatory requirements Practical knowledge of auditing financial statements Strong accounting acumen Proficiency in SAP and S4 HANA is required; knowledge of consolidation tools is an advantage Key Roles & Responsibilities: Financial Statement Hygiene: Periodic balance sheet reviews and clearing of aged transactions Financial Statement Preparation: End-to-end preparation of financial statements (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Cash Flow, and Notes), ensuring error-free and timely completion Audit Coordination: Work closely with statutory auditors to finalize financial statements and ensure timely sign-off. Proactively identify and resolve issues in collaboration with internal stakeholders Audit Query Resolution: Address auditors' queries and coordinate with business teams to resolve issues Process Improvement: Continuously improve the process for preparing financial statements Tax Audit Support: Provide necessary inputs to the tax team, work closely with tax auditors to resolve queries, and support timely finalization of tax audit reports and filing of tax returns Accounting Guidance: Lead in providing accounting clarifications as needed Target Candidate Profile: Candidates with experience in a Big Four audit firm, particularly in handling clients from the manufacturing sector, or professionals from large manufacturing companies CA First Attempt (2018-2019) Strong experience in financial statement preparation, audit management, and regulatory compliance.