Sr Manager - Finance & Accounts

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About Dealberg

Dealberg elevates your procurement game with customised solutions, cutting-edge tech, and unbeatable prices & quality on everything — from all kinds of packaging needs to office supplies.

Our strengths lie in our well-rounded distribution solutions for businesses across India, seamless tech integration, and strategic partnerships with manufacturers — enabling us to deliver the best quality and value.

We serve clients across industries like F&B, retail, eCommerce, apparel & fashion, and more. We thrive in a highly collaborative work environment and are constantly innovating to bring the next big offering to our clients.

With offerings spanning a vast range of categories like packaging, restaurant packaging, warehouse essentials, gifting options, and office supplies, Dealberg is a one-stop shop for businesses looking to simplify and optimise their procurement processes.

Job Summary

The Finance Manager will oversee the end-to-end financial operations of Dealberg, ensuring robust accounting, efficient AR/AP management, liquidity control, and full statutory compliance. The role requires strong financial acumen, process discipline, and an ability to support strategic business decisions through insightful reporting and forecasting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements as per Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).
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• Manage the general ledger, account reconciliations, and monthly/annual closures.
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• Record and review all procurement-related entries including purchases, vendor credits, customer billing, rebates, and discounts.
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• Ensure proper stock valuation, expense booking, and category-wise profitability tracking.
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• Maintain cost sheets for client and category-level financial performance.

2. Accounts Receivable (AR) & Accounts Payable (AP) Management

• Accounts Receivable:

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• Track outstanding customer invoices and ensure timely collections.
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• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies with sales and operations teams.
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• Prepare aging reports, monitor overdue receivables, and reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).
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• Implement automated reminders, credit notes, and collection processes.
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• Accounts Payable:

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• Oversee vendor payments, ensuring adherence to approved credit terms and budgeted cash flow.
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• Verify supplier invoices with GRNs, POs, and contractual agreements.
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• Prepare payable aging reports, optimize DPO (Days Payable Outstanding), and maintain working capital balance.
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• Coordinate with procurement and category teams for reconciliations and payment schedules.

3. Statutory Compliance & Audit Coordination

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, GST Act, TDS, and Income Tax regulations.
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• Coordinate with statutory, internal, and tax auditors to ensure smooth audits and timely closures.
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• Maintain updated compliance documentation and filing schedules.
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• Stay current with ICAI guidance notes and amendments relevant for FY 2024–25.

4. Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Control

• Prepare annual budgets and business forecasts across product categories.
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• Monitor financial performance versus budget and highlight variances.
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• Identify opportunities for cost reduction in procurement, warehousing, and logistics.
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• Support pricing and margin decisions based on category-level analysis.

5. Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Manage daily and weekly cash flows to ensure liquidity for operations and vendor payments.
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• Handle fund transfers, bank transactions, and LC/BG facilities.
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• Forecast working capital requirements based on client credit cycles and vendor terms.
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• Maintain visibility of inflows/outflows and improve cash conversion efficiency.

6. MIS & Management Support

• Prepare monthly MIS, financial dashboards, and profitability reports.
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• Conduct margin, ratio, and performance analysis for management review.
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• Provide financial insights for strategic decisions, such as client pricing, supplier negotiations, and category expansion.
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• Develop and track key financial KPIs across business verticals.

7. Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Strengthen internal financial controls in line with ICAI’s Guidance Note on Internal Financial Controls (IFC).
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• Implement automation in accounting, reconciliation, and approval workflows (ERP/Tally Prime/Zoho Books).
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• Establish SOPs for AR/AP, cash handling, and vendor/customer documentation.
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• Ensure data accuracy, transparency, and audit readiness across systems.

8. Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor finance and accounts executives.
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• Conduct training sessions on compliance, AR/AP management, and financial discipline.
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• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, operations, and category teams for end-to-end financial accuracy.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA (Finance) with at least 3 years of relevant work experience with a CA firm.
• 3+  years of experience in finance, preferably in a procurement, distribution, or supply-chain-driven business.

Key Skills

• In-depth understanding of Ind AS, GST, and Income Tax compliance.
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• Strong hands-on experience with AR/AP and cash flow management.
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• Proficiency in ERP systems (Tally Prime, SAP, or Zoho Books).
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• Analytical, process-oriented, and detail-focused.
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive operational excellence.

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