Finance Manager - Logistics

Finance Manager - Job description

Role & responsibilities

Job Description: Finance and Accounts Manager

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reporting To: Managing Director

Location: Chennai

Experience Required: Minimum 4 -5 Years

Qualification: MBA -Finance, CA (Inter) / CMA (Inter), M. Com

Industry: Logistics and Trades like, CHA, Transportation, CFS

Position Overview

The Finance and Accounts Manager will be responsible for managing the complete finance and accounting operations of a Logistics and Trade Services for the organization. This role requires hands-on experience in financial management, statutory compliance, cost control, and business analysis specific to service-based and asset-intensive operations such as Import, export, Cargo, transport, and distribution. The incumbent will report directly to the MD and play a strategic role in financial planning, profitability management, and process optimization, while leading a team of accountants.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

· Oversee day-to-day accounting operations across branches and other Trade locations.

· Ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions related to freight, storage, leasing, and service revenues.

· Supervise and review accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger.

· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements as per Ind AS / GAAP.

· Reconcile revenue, cost, and operational data to ensure proper financial reflection of logistics and Trade activities.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

· Develop annual budgets and forecasts in alignment with business plans.

· Conduct cost and profitability analysis of logistics and warehousing operations.

· Track and report financial performance versus budget, and provide variance analysis.

· Support strategic decisions on pricing, capacity utilization, and capital investments.

· Provide financial models and projections for business expansion and new service offerings.

3. Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

· Ensure complete statutory compliance with Income Tax, GST, TDS, PF, ESI, Professional Tax, and other applicable laws.

· Manage and oversee all tax filings including GST returns, TDS returns, and annual filings.

· Coordinate with statutory, internal, and tax auditors to ensure timely completion of audits.

· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax implications specific to logistics operations (e.g., input tax credit on transportation and leasing services).

· Ensure timely renewals of financial registrations, licenses, and statutory documents.

4. Team Management & Leadership

· Lead, guide, and mentor a team of accountants and finance executives across all levels

· Allocate responsibilities, monitor deliverables, and ensure accuracy and timeliness in reporting.

· Foster collaboration between the finance team and operations, Sales, and other logistics related departments.

· Promote a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and process discipline.

5. Internal Controls & Process Improvements

· Design and implement strong internal financial controls across all company locations.

· Streamline billing, collections, and vendor payment processes to improve cash flow.

· Conduct periodic reviews of accounting procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

· Introduce automation and digital tools for expense tracking, reporting, and reconciliations.

6. Treasury & Cash Flow Management

· Monitor daily cash flow, working capital, and fund utilization.

· Manage banking relationships, overdraft facilities, and fund flow optimization.

· Prepare periodic cash flow statements and ensure adequate liquidity for operations.

· Oversee collection efficiency and minimize outstanding receivables.

7. Management Reporting & Business Support

· Generate MIS reports including function-wise profitability, cost analysis, and operational efficiency metrics.

· Provide timely financial insights to assist the MD in strategic business decisions.

· Evaluate project feasibility for new clients, hubs, and service expansions.

· Support management in tenders, client negotiations, and pricing strategy with financial data.

8. Audit Coordination

· Handle statutory, internal, and tax audits with proper documentation and compliance support.

· Address audit observations and ensure timely closure of findings.

· Maintain audit-ready records at all times for transparency and compliance.

Key Skills & Competencies

· Strong understanding of accounting standards, taxation (GST, TDS), and corporate laws.

· Industry knowledge of logistics and supply chain operations.

· Proficiency in ERP/accounting software (Tally ERP / SAP / Oracle).

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, dashboards), Google Sheets, and PowerPoint (PPT) for financial analysis and reporting.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.

· Leadership capability to manage multi-location teams effectively.

· Excellent communication and presentation skills.

· High level of integrity, attention to detail, and business acumen.

Preferred candidate profile

Role: Finance & Accounting - Other

Industry Type: Courier / Logistics (Logistics Tech)

Department: Finance & Accounting

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: Finance & Accounting - Other

Education

PG: M.Com in Commerce, CA in First Attempt, ICWA (CMA) in ICWA (CMA)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• Must have worked in logistics or freight movement, not in manufacturing or retail.
• Are you comfortable to ensure compliance, manage team, control cash flow, support business decisions, and report directly to MD
• Do You meet any one of the below qualification M.Com

M.Com
CA (Inter) / CA cleared first attempt

CMA (Inter)

• What is your current Salary ?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Logistics Transportation Freight /cargo/warehouse: 4 years (Required)
• Accounting: 4 years (Required)
• Budgeting & Financial Planning: 4 years (Required)
• Statutory Compliance: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person