Manager - Finance & Accounts

Role & responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP/IFRS/Ind AS).
  

2. Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Monitor budget variances and provide actionable insights to management.
• Support business units with financial analysis for decision-making.
  

3. Compliance & Audit Management

• Ensure statutory compliance including GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF, ESI, and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audits.
• Implement internal controls and risk-management practices.
  

4. Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Oversee cash flow planning and working capital management.
• Manage banking relationships, payments, and fund disbursements.
• Optimize utilization of financial resources.
  

5. Process Improvement & Systems Management

• Enhance financial processes and implement best practices.
• Work with ERP/accounting software for automation and efficiency.
• Develop SOPs for finance functions.
  

6. Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor the finance & accounts team.
• Provide training and ensure productivity and accuracy.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications & Skills

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Commerce/Finance/Accounting.
• MBA Finance, CA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
  

Experience

• Typically 12–18 years of experience in finance & accounting roles.
• Prior experience in team management is desirable.
  

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial regulations.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting, and MIS reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally, Netsuite, etc.).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• High integrity and attention to detail.