Finance Manager

Position Title

Finance Manager (Chartered Accountant)

Location

Chennai, India (Headquarters) with oversight of multiple branch offices across India

Reporting To

Managing Director

Company Overview

We are an Engineering and Technology company headquartered in Chennai with diversified operations across:

• Product distribution
• Manufacturing
• Software services

The company has multiple branches across India and is actively engaged in domestic and international trade, including significant import and export transactions.

Position Summary

• The Finance Manager will be responsible for end-to-end financial management of the organization, including accounting, financial planning, statutory and regulatory compliances, taxation, audits, and support to management in strategic and operational decision-making. The role requires a qualified Chartered Accountant with strong hands-on experience in multi-entity, multi-location operations and exposure to manufacturing, services, and international trade.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee and manage complete books of accounts for the company and its branches.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Consolidation of accounts across multiple business verticals and locations.
• Maintain robust internal controls and accounting processes.
• Monitor cost structures, margins, and profitability across business lines.

2. Statutory, Regulatory & Tax Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including:
• Income Tax Act
• GST (including multi-state registrations)
• Companies Act, 2013
• FEMA regulations (imports, exports, foreign remittances)
• Customs
• Timely filing of GST returns, income tax returns, TDS/TCS, ROC filings, and other statutory returns.
• Liaison with statutory authorities, auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory bodies.

3. Audit & Risk Management

• Coordinate and manage statutory audits, tax audits, internal audits, and cost audits (if applicable).
• Address audit observations and implement corrective actions.
• Identify financial, compliance, and operational risks and recommend mitigation measures.

4. Treasury, Banking & Cash Flow Management

• Manage cash flows, working capital, and fund utilization.
• Handle banking relationships, including credit facilities, LC/BG, packing credit, and export finance.
• Oversee forex transactions, hedging strategies, and exchange risk management.
• Ensure timely collections, vendor payments, and reconciliation of accounts.

5. Budgeting, Forecasting & MIS

• Prepare budgets, periodic forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Develop and present MIS reports to the MD and senior management.
• Provide actionable insights on financial performance, cost optimization, and growth opportunities.

6. ImportExport & International Trade Finance

• Manage accounting and compliance related to imports and exports.
• Ensure proper documentation for customs, DGFT, and FEMA compliance.
• Coordinate with logistics partners, CHA, banks, and export incentive authorities.
• Track export incentives, duty drawbacks, and related claims.

7. Business Support & Strategic Advisory

• Partner with business heads to support pricing, contracts, and commercial negotiations.
• Evaluate financial viability of new projects, investments, and expansions.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, or strategic alliances if required.
• Assist in system improvements, ERP implementation, and process automation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory.
• 8–15 years of relevant post-qualification experience (flexible based on competence).
• Prior experience in engineering, manufacturing, technology, or trading companies preferred.
• Strong exposure to GST, direct taxation, and multi-location operations.
• Hands-on experience in import/export accounting and FEMA compliance.
• Experience working in an SME or mid-sized organization is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong accounting, analytical, and financial management skills.
• Sound knowledge of Indian statutory and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to handle multiple business verticals and branches.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Tally, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and MS Excel.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and ownership mindset.
• Ability to work independently and closely with top management.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.
• Hands-on and solution-oriented approach.
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing, dynamic SME environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to branch locations.

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capability.