Finance Role

As a Finance Generalist at our organization based in Kollam, Kerala, you will be responsible for leading various financial functions across the organization. With 10-15 years of experience, primarily in the manufacturing sector, you will play a critical role in treasury operations, forex management, costing, due diligence, financial reporting, and compliance. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in export-oriented companies, particularly in the food or Agri-processing industry. Your key responsibilities will include: 1. **Treasury & Cash Flow Management**: - Supervising day-to-day fund flow, cash forecasting, and working capital planning. - Managing bank relationships, credit lines, term loans, and fund-based/non-fund-based limits. - Ensuring optimal liquidity management and timely fund utilization. 2. **Forex Management**: - Monitoring foreign exchange exposure and implementing hedging strategies. - Coordinating with banks for forward contracts, currency risk management, and LC-related operations. - Ensuring compliance with FEMA/RBI regulations on export and forex transactions. 3. **Costing & Profitability Analysis**: - Developing and maintaining product costing models, including SKU-level costing. - Conducting cost variance analysis and identifying areas for margin improvement. - Collaborating with operations and procurement for cost control initiatives. 4. **Financial Due Diligence**: - Leading financial due diligence processes for business expansions, M&A, or investor engagements. - Analyzing financial health, working capital efficiency, and risk exposures. - Supporting the preparation of investor packs, valuation data, and audit documents. 5. **Statutory Compliance & Audits**: - Ensuring timely compliance with statutory requirements such as Income Tax, GST, TDS, and FEMA. - Coordinating with auditors for the closure of audits and implementing internal controls. - Maintaining financial discipline in line with corporate governance. 6. **Financial Reporting & Analysis**: - Preparing accurate financial statements and management reports (P&L, BS, CF). - Managing MIS reporting and variance analysis for informed decision-making. - Providing insights, dashboards, and trend reports to support the management team. 7. **Export Finance & Incentives**: - Managing pre- and post-shipment export financing, including LC negotiation. - Ensuring timely realization of export proceeds and managing export incentives. - Maintaining compliance with DGFT, ECGC, and EXIM Bank norms. As a CA passed in the 1st attempt with 10-15 years of experience, including at least 5 years in export-driven organizations, you should possess a strong understanding of treasury, forex, costing, financial reporting, and compliance. Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Tally), Excel, and financial analysis tools is essential, along with high attention to detail, strategic thinking, and excellent interpersonal skills. You will report to the Head/CFO of the finance department and work closely with various stakeholders to ensure financial stability and growth. If you meet the above qualifications and have a passion for finance in a dynamic industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.,