Job Title: DGM / Plant Finance Head Finance & Accounts
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Job Summary
DGM – Finance & Accounts / Plant Finance Head
The role requires a hands-on finance leader who can drive cost optimization, strengthen financial processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with plant operations and Head Office leadership to improve business performance.
Key Responsibilities
Plant Finance & Accounting:
Lead plant-level finance operations, monthly closing, financial reporting, accounting accuracy, and internal controls.GST & Tax Compliance:
Manage end-to-end GST compliance, including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9/9C, ITC reconciliation, RCM, e-invoicing, e-way bills, assessments, and tax audits.Costing & Profitability:
Handle product costing, standard costing, cost sheets, margin analysis, variance analysis, pricing support, and cost optimization initiatives.Inventory Management:
Oversee RM, WIP, FG, spares, and consumables valuation, stock verification, inventory ageing, and reconciliation.Budgeting & MIS:
Drive annual budgeting, budget-versus-actual analysis, expenditure monitoring, financial forecasting, and management reporting.Statutory Compliance & Audits:
Ensure compliance with applicable direct tax, Companies Act, labour laws, and other statutory requirements; coordinate internal, statutory, and cost audits.Capex & Expense Control:
Monitor capital expenditure, approve expenses as per delegated authority, and enforce financial discipline across plant operations.ERP & Process Improvement:
Lead finance-related ERP improvements and ensure accurate transaction processing and financial data integrity.Team Leadership:
Lead and mentor a team of three finance professionals and coordinate with Operations, Procurement, Stores, HR, and Head Office Finance.Stakeholder Management:
Work closely with the VP – Finance, VP – Operations, Director, and senior global leadership.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Qualified
Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost & Management Accountant (CMA)
. - 15–20 years of relevant post-qualification experience in a manufacturing organization.
- Strong hands-on expertise in
GST compliance and cost accounting
. - Proven experience in plant finance, inventory control, financial reporting, internal controls, and statutory audits.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or MS Dynamics and advanced MS Excel.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams.
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Candidates with a stable career history, long-term commitment, high integrity, and a hands-on accounting background are preferred. This is an urgent replacement requirement; candidates available to join at short notice will be given preference.
