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Job Description (JD) for the GM – Finance – Ref : GREATBELL HR Consultancy Services (P) Ltd Job Title: General Manager – Finance Location: Kochi, Kerala Reports To: Managing Director Industry: Aquaculture | Export | Retail | Real Estate Employment Type: Full-time, On-site About the Company Company is a fast-growing, BSE-listed company operating at the intersection of sustainable aquaculture, seafood exports, premium retail, and real estate monetization. With a ₹200 Cr capital program underway and operations expanding across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala, we are seeking a finance leader to scale and steer our multi-vertical financial strategy. Key Responsibilities Strategic Finance & Business Planning Lead the company’s financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting across business verticals. Work closely with the MD and COO on growth strategy, project funding, and ROI modelling. Monitor cash flow, profitability, and capital expenditure. Accounting, Controls & Compliance Ensure timely closing of books, preparation of financial statements, and audit completion under Ind AS. Maintain internal controls and statutory compliance with RBI, SEBI, MCA, GST, Income Tax, and Export norms. Fundraising & Investor Relations Support ongoing equity and debt raise (~₹200 Cr), including deal structuring, data rooms, and due diligence. Interface with banks, AIFs, credit rating agencies, and strategic investors. MIS & Board Reporting Publish monthly financial MIS, business KPIs, variance analysis, and investor dashboards. Present finance strategy and performance updates to the Board of Directors. Export & Forex Management Handle export documentation, incentives, FX hedging and compliance (DGFT, FEMA etc.). Optimize banking relationships and working capital funding via bill discounting, LC, etc. Team Leadership Lead a lean, high-performing finance, accounts, and compliance team across Kochi and remote locations. Mentor mid-level finance managers; establish SOPs and ERP (Tally/SAP) discipline. Candidate Profile Qualifications - Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent (CMA, CPA, MBA Finance) Additional certifications (CS, CFA) are a plus. Experience - 15-20 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role Exposure to: Listed company governance Export-oriented operations (seafood/agri/FMCG preferred) Multi-entity / multi-vertical businesses Fundraising (equity + structured debt) Skills Strong command over Ind AS, SAP/Tally, Excel, and MIS tools Excellent stakeholder management (banks, auditors, board investors) Ability to handle pressure, complexity, and fast-paced scale-up --- Why Join Us? Be part of a bold transformation journey in blue economy, food security, and ESG-driven growth. Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives Opportunity to work closely with visionary leadership
