Finance Manager - FMCG

Job Title: Finance Manager – India (FMCG Sector)

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reports To: Head of Finance – UAE Office

Role Overview

The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the financial operations of the company in India, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, overseeing taxation, and supporting business growth in the FMCG sector. This role requires strong knowledge of Indian tax laws, labor compliances, financial reporting, and internal controls. The individual will play a key role in ensuring accurate reporting, timely filings, and efficient financial management.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory & Tax Compliance

• Ensure timely

  GST compliance

  including return preparation, reconciliation, filing, and responding to notices.
• Manage

  TDS compliance

  including deduction, deposit, filing of quarterly returns, and issuing Form 16/16A.
• Oversee

  Direct & Indirect Taxation

  including corporate tax and advance tax planning.
• Ensure compliance with

  labor laws

  including Provident Fund (PF), Employees State Insurance (ESIC), Gratuity, and other employee-related statutory filings.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual

  financial statements

  in accordance with Indian GAAP / Ind-AS.
• Manage

  accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and fixed assets

  .
• Conduct

  bank reconciliations, vendor reconciliations, and inter-company reconciliations

  .
• Ensure

  timely closing of books of accounts

  and support statutory, internal, and tax audits.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Assist in

  audit planning, execution, and closure

  with statutory auditors.
• Maintain robust

  internal controls

  and adherence to company policies.

Regulatory Filings & Secretarial Support

• Handle

  ROC compliances

  in coordination with the company secretary.
• File

  monthly, quarterly, and annual returns

  with government authorities.
• Maintain proper documentation for assessments and inspections.

Business Finance & Strategy

• Prepare and monitor

  annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis

  .
• Support the business in

  cost optimization and working capital management

  .
• Provide financial insights for decision-making in pricing, distribution, and new product launches.
• Liaise with banks, financial institutions, and government departments.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education:

  Chartered Accountant (CA) / CA Inter / MBA (Finance)

• Experience:

  4-5 years in finance & accounts with at least 2-3 years in FMCG/Manufacturing sector.
• Strong knowledge of

  GST, TDS, and labor laws

  in India.
• Proven experience in

  finalization of accounts and statutory audits

  .
• Expertise in

  ERP system Odoo is an added advantage

  and MS Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.