General Manager - Finance & Accounts

ReNew is a leading decarbonisation solutions provider and the first Indian clean energy company to list on Nasdaq (Nasdaq: RNW). With ~28 GW of commissioned and pipeline utility-scale projects including manufacturing, we are a global company with strong Indian roots. Founded in 2011, ReNew is at the forefront of fighting climate change by offering decarbonisation solutions through utility-scale wind and solar offerings, green hydrogen, carbon markets, and energy storage. ReNew has been a pioneer in leveraging digital technologies to accelerate the transition to green energy and address the unique requirements of the B2B segment in India, where we are the market leader. Our mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India’s growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew is the world’s first clean energy company to be recognised as a Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum. In 2023, we were recognised among ‘Top 15 Climate Tech Companies to Watch’ by the MIT Technology Review. We are a recipient of the Sustainable Market Initiative’s Terra Carta Seal. The COP28 UAE Presidency presented ReNew the ‘Energy Transition Changemaker’ award for developing and deploying the country’s first round-the-clock power project. ReNew’s solar and wind energy projects currently contribute to 1.9% of India’s power capacity and are spread across 150+ sites and 18 Indian states. We have helped prevent 0.5% of India’s total carbon emissions and 1.1% of India’s total power sector emissions, in addition to generating around 130,000 jobs over the past decade. ReNew generated 22+ billion kWh of clean energy during FY25, enough to power over 6 million Indian households annually, and helped avoid 18.6+ million tonnes of carbon emissions.

General Manager : Finance & Accounts 

Role Summary

This role leads the organization’s general ledger, balance sheet governance, and month-end closure processes to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls. The role acts as a strategic finance leader who partners with cross-functional teams, strengthens financial discipline, and drives continuous improvement in accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Balance Sheet Ownership & Governance

•          Own the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the company’s balance sheet.
•          Lead periodic balance sheet reviews with CFO and business stakeholders.•          Ensure timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts with zero long-pending items.•          Build a culture of control, compliance, and transparency across financial statements.

2. General Ledger Management

•          Oversee all GL accounting activities including journal entries, accruals, provisions, and closing entries.
•          Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual closures ensuring accuracy and meeting reporting timelines.•          Review and approve complex accounting entries as per Ind AS / IFRS standards.

3. Compliance, Audit & Controls

•          Lead internal and external audit requirements related to GL and balance sheet.
•          Ensure statutory compliance, adherence to accounting standards, and policy governance.•          Strengthen internal financial controls (IFC) and proactively identify control gaps.•          Maintain updated documentation, SOPs, and accounting policies.

4. Process Improvements & Automation

•          Drive automation initiatives in GL, reconciliations, and balance sheet reporting.
•          Implement best-in-class accounting workflows using ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Workday).•          Improve the speed and accuracy of month-end close through process optimization.

5. Stakeholder Management

•          Collaborate closely with FP&A, AP, AR, Treasury, Tax, and Business Finance teams.
•          Provide insights and analytics on balance sheet movements, trends, and risks.•          Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO on accounting matters.

6. Team Leadership

•          Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing GL and reconciliations team.
•          Build capability in accounting excellence, controls, and audit readiness.

Key Skills & Competencies

•          Strong understanding of Ind AS, IFRS, and corporate accounting principles.
•          Expertise in GL accounting, balance sheet analysis, and reconciliations.•          Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).•          Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and control orientation.•          Ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple stakeholders.•          Leadership skills with a focus on collaboration, accuracy, and accountability.

Qualification & Experience

•          Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred; MBA Finance / CMA acceptable.
•          15–18 years of experience in corporate accounting or controllership roles.•          Prior experience leading GL or accounting operations teams is essential.•          Exposure to fast-paced, matrix organizations preferred.