Finance Manager (Chartered Accountant)

Location : Cochin (Infopark)

Working days : Monday to Friday & Alternate Saturday Working

Experience 10+ Years

This role involves strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations

Duties and responsibilities:  

1. Primary:

• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements and reports.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.

• Develop and oversee financial models and forecasts.

• Analyze financial performance and prepare reports to support business decisions.

• Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions

• Lead the annual budgeting process, including developing budgets and financial forecasts.

• Monitor and report on budget adherence and financial performance.

• Monitor and manage cash flow, including forecasting cash needs and optimizing cash reserves.

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions

• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.

• Ensure adherence to financial regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Automation of recurring transactions

• Managing the external and Internal audits

• Ensure compliance with SEZ Act, GST, Customs, and other regulatory frameworks.

• Manage SEZ benefits, exemptions, and duty drawbacks.

• Coordinate with regulatory bodies (SEZ authorities, Customs, and Tax departments).

• Handle GST returns, refunds, and other indirect tax matters related to SEZ operations.

2. Secondary:

• Supervise and mentor finance team members.

• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team performance.

• Support strategic planning and decision-making processes.

• Participate in financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, or other business initiatives.

• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners.

• Present financial information to senior management and other stakeholders.