Finance Manager

• About the company

A leading global technology, defence and engineering group with diverse business interests across Aerospace, Defence & Public Security, Urban Solutions & Satcom etc., The company has recently established its subsidiary operations in India and is focused on building and expanding its presence across multiple business lines in the Indian market. This offers an exciting opportunity to be part of its growth journey and contribute to developing its India operations as the business scales.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Project Accounting and Financial Analysis:

• Manage project accounting, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and financial analysis.
• Address queries related to monthly schedules (e.g., trade creditor schedule, recoverable others, accrual for trade creditors, FX exposure, debtors aging, retention payable, retention receivable).
• Prepare, coordinate, and present cash flow, work-in-progress (WIP) status, and costing.

Financial Controls and Compliance:

• Be the focal point for implementing and maintaining financial controls and policies according to Group Policies.
• Ensure compliance with Companys procedures on Goods Receipt Vouchers (GRVs).
• Coordinate with Auditors/Consultants and external Government authorities to ensure compliance with statutory and tax audits.

Reporting and ERP Implementation:

• Ensure timely month-end closing and reporting to the Group.
• Support the implementation of new ERP system in line with group requirements.

Vendor Management and Procurement:

• Ensure timely payments to Suppliers and Contractors in accordance with Companys requirements.
• Support procurement processes and follow-up services.

Operational Support:

• Support Operations in all Project activities, including Custom Duties, GST, and Income Tax functions.
• Assist with HR activities related to statutory compliances.

Client Billing and Outstanding Payments:

• Ensure timely billing of Clients and follow-up on all outstanding payments.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Based in Chennai, with the ability to travel within India at short notice.
• Handle any other ad-hoc tasks required by the General Manager and/or Group Management.

Eligibility and Qualifications:

• CA with more than 10 years of experience in finance and accounting.
• Experience in project accounting and engineering industry is preferred
• Comfortable and experienced at dealing with various functions and global stakeholders.
• Fluent in verbal English and in written communication.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP)
• Good knowledge of Indian Direct /Indirect Taxes/Custom Duties/Transfer Pricing and IFRS
• Well versed with Project Accounting