Entering incoming invoices in accounts payable system Payment verification and Processing Payments in SAP Bank account reconciliation Review invoices with appropriate agreements prior to payment and Monitor all vendor agreements. Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that maintaining accurate financial records. Journal entries and General-ledger accounting as needed. Responds to vendor queries related to payments. Various month-end and year-end close activities from GL accounting, reconciliations, accruals activities. Fixed asset accounting, monthly depreciation working and Fixed asset register maintenance. Review, analyse and process all capital asset disposal and capital asset transfer requests. Maintain fixed asset register. Reconciliation of TDS/ TCS Liability with GL, and ensuring timely payment Reviewing, preparing, reconciliation and ensuring timely filing of TDS / TCS Returns (26Q, 27Q & 27EQ) Solving queries raised by vendors in relation to TDS mismatch by working with the relevant stakeholders engaged in the process. Ensuring end-to-end control with respect to all TDS / TCS compliances. Assists with other accounting functions and tasks on an as-needed basis. Assists with annual audits, includes preparation of audit schedules. Assists in accounting projects.

1.Liasioning with the coil coating lines of customers, understanding their requirements and solving their problems 2. Ensure that the customer issues are addressed immediately. 3. Identify new market/new product range and plan strategy to explore and promote them. 4. Formulating and implementing long term/short term strategic plans to achieve sales targets. 5. Identifying key clients, generating business from the existing and new customers, thereby achieving business targets. 6. Co-ordination with the Business Development team, Technology, Manufacturing, Commercial & Safety. 7. Guiding and supporting the frontline team. 8. Maintaining the Strong relationship with customers. 9. Working Closely with the team to Introduce new product requirement. 10. Co-ordination with Supply chain and commercial team. 11. Assist Technical Sales Representatives with quotes, line trials, negotiations, or methods required for the meeting of their goals or objectives. 12. Eneration of new business in the industrial coatings OEM markets. 13.Establish accountability and goals. 14. Sales development, communication and strategy.

Payment Verification and Processing Payments in SAP: Verify payment requests and process payments accurately in SAP, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements. General Ledger Maintenance: Manage and ensure accurate records in the general ledger, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accounting adjustments. Month-End and Year-End Closing: Ensure timely month-end and year-end close activities, including GL accounting, reconciliations, and accrual activities. Account Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations of bank accounts, inter division/company and other GL accounts to ensure financial accuracy. Tax Compliance: Prepare, review, reconcile, and file TDS/TCS returns (26Q, 27Q, and 27EQ), ensuring full compliance with direct tax regulations. Fixed Asset Management: Fixed asset accounting, including monthly depreciation calculations and maintenance of the fixed asset register. Audit Support: Assist in internal and external audits by providing necessary schedules and documentation.

1. Financial Reporting: o Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheets, and income statements. o Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP). o Conduct variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance. 2. Budgeting, Forecasting o Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts. o Analyze budget variances and provide recommendations for improvement. 3. Taxation: o Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and liaise with tax authorities. o Co-ordinate with CO office for timely completion of assessment 4. Audit & Compliance: o Coordinate with internal and external auditors for statutory audits. o Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements. o Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards. 5. Financial Analysis & Advisory: o Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. o Review business operations, systems, and processes to identify efficiencies and cost savings.7. Cash Flow Management: o Monitor and manage cash flow forecasts to ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs. o Liaise with banks and financial institutions for banking operations. 8. ERP & Financial Systems: o Work with ERP systems (SAP) to manage financial processes. o Ensure the accuracy of data entries and reporting in the system o Ensure to recommend new developments, co-ordinate with IT for implementing 9. Product Costing o Analyze and determine the cost of goods sold (COGS) for products and services. o Review and monitor the bill of materials (BOM) and process costs for accurate costing o Update and maintain standard costs within ERP systems 10. Cost Control & Optimization o Analyze and determine the cost of goods sold (COGS) for products and services. o Analyze variance between actual and standard costs and identify areas of improvement o Collaborate with different departments to identify cost-saving opportunities and increase operational efficiency 11. Profitability Analysis o Perform product line, customer, and project profitability analysis. o Analyze fixed and variable costs to provide detailed breakdowns of operational expenses 12. Budgeting for segments o Develop and monitor budgets for different Segments. o Analyze cost drivers and make recommendations for budget adjustments 13. Capex Planning & Budgeting o Work with department heads to prepare and consolidate the annual Capex budget. o Monitor and track Capex expenditures to ensure they align with the 1. Financial Reporting: o Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheets, and income statements. o Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP). o Conduct variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance. 2. Budgeting, Forecasting o Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts. o Analyze budget variances and provide recommendations for improvement. 3. Taxation: o Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and liaise with tax authorities. o Co-ordinate with CO office for timely completion of assessment 4. Audit & Compliance: o Coordinate with internal and external auditors for statutory audits. o Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements. o Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards. 5. Financial Analysis & Advisory: o Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. o Review business operations, systems, and processes to identify efficiencies and cost savings. o Assist management in evaluating financial risks and opportunities. 6. Accounts Payable/Receivable Management: o Monitor and manage accounts payable and receivable processes. o Ensure timely payments and collections, along with reconciliations. 7. Cash Flow Management: o Monitor and manage cash flow forecasts to ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs. o Liaise with banks and financial institutions for banking operations. 8. ERP & Financial Systems: o Work with ERP systems (SAP) to manage financial processes. o Ensure the accuracy of data entries and reporting in the system o Ensure to recommend new developments, co-ordinate with IT for implementing 9. Product Costing o Analyze and determine the cost of goods sold (COGS) for products and services. o Review and monitor the bill of materials (BOM) and process costs for accurate costing o Update and maintain standard costs within ERP systems 10. Cost Control & Optimization o Analyze and determine the cost of goods sold (COGS) for products and services. o Analyze variance between actual and standard costs and identify areas of improvement o Collaborate with different departments to identify cost-saving opportunities and increase operational efficiency 11. Profitability Analysis o Perform product line, customer, and project profitability analysis. o Analyze fixed and variable costs to provide detailed breakdowns of operational expenses 12. Budgeting for segments o Develop and monitor budgets for different Segments. o Analyze cost drivers and make recommendations for budget adjustments 13. Capex Planning & Budgeting o Work with department heads to prepare and consolidate the annual Capex budget. o Monitor and track Capex expenditures to ensure they align with the approved budget o Conduct variance analysis between budgeted and actual capital expenses 14. Capex Proposal Evaluation o Conduct financial analysis, including payback period, Net Present Value (NPV), and Internal Rate of Return (IRR), for Capex proposals. o Ensure all capital investment proposals are evaluated based on their financial feasibility and alignment with strategic business goals 15. Capital Investment Monitoring o Track the progress and financial performance of ongoing capital projects. o Ensure all capital investments are completed within budget and timelines o Evaluate the post-implementation performance of Capex projects to assess if expected returns are achieved 16. Depreciation & Fixed Assets Management o Maintain accurate records of capital assets, including depreciation schedules. o Ensure proper accounting treatment of Capex according to accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP) o Conduct periodic physical verification of fixed assets o Assist management in evaluating financial risks and opportunities. 6. Accounts Payable/Receivable Management: o Monitor and manage accounts payable and receivable processes. o Ensure timely payments and collections, along with reconciliations.

Preparation of Standalone and Consolidated Financials of Nippon Paint India. Filing of Tax Audit, Transfer Pricing, Income Tax Returns for the company and its subsidiaries. Preparation of Advance tax workings. Preparing responses to income tax notices, assessments, and appeals. Assisting in Transfer Pricing documentation and compliance. Reviewing and verifying financial statements, ledgers, and books of accounts. Liaising with tax authorities, and regulatory bodies for compliance and audit-related matters. Keeping up to date with changes in tax laws, accounting standards, and regulations.

Business Excellence Identify opportunities for improvement in the operation process with specific focus on ROI and cost reduction. Challenge the BUs on the current process and work along with them to implement the best practices to derive the maximum ROI. Analyze the processes end to end to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement with specific focus on the following: Logistics Cost: Whether best rates are negotiated with transport vendors, new approaches like e-bidding of freight, efficient route planning, optimum utilization of warehouse space, inventory management including planning, whether the number of warehouses and location gives the maximum cost benefit, criteria for 3PL selection, automation, etc. Buy vs Manufacture: Whether tolling strategy aligned with the organizations objective, cost effectiveness, costing of processing charges, etc. Product Margin: To review the system in place to analyze the product wise margins, identify low margin/negative margin products and strategy in place to improve margins, whether the product mix strategy is aligned with the organizations long term strategic objectives. Sales Incentive through Schemes to Dealers: Effectiveness of the sales schemes being operated, analyzing whether sales schemes are launched with a well thought out strategy and supported by adequate documentation, identify scope for cost reduction in sales schemes and incentives offered to dealers. Advertising & Promotion: Analyze the ROI on advertising spend and its effectiveness. Identify leakages, if any, and how to suggest ways to reduce the A&P spend as % to sales. Head Count: Analyze the strategy of on-roll/off-roll mix of employees, how effective it is, cost implications and challenge the BUs. Benchmarking with industry and Group on the % of employee cost. Other overheads: Analyze the overhead spend end to end and identify areas for cost reduction. Implement an organization wide project management strategy and manage all aspects of operational excellence projects. Track the post capitalization benefits of assets to ensure that they are in line with the initial forecast. Analyze the cash flow and working capital management practices being followed in BUs and suggest improvement. Analyze and suggest ways to improve the budgetary control being exercised in the organization. Internal Control/Audit Undertake internal audits to ensure that the company meets its financial, operational and compliance objectives. Based on risk assessments, prepare yearly Internal Audit Plan. Report on control deficiencies and audit findings to management and make recommendations to mitigate risk and add value. Challenge current processes across the company and identify opportunities for improvements. Follow up on the remedial actions suggested and present the Action Taken Report to management. Manage and monitor the Internal Audit undertaken by External audit firms for effective outcome. Develop Risk Control Matrix (RCM) and update the same on a periodical basis in alignment with the Internal Financial Control framework. Alignment with Corporate Risk Assurance (CRA) team. Draft new Policies & Procedures and review the existing Policies and Procedures to strengthen the internal control. Take up special assignments as per the management requirement.