Senior Manager (Finance & Accounts)

No. of position - 1

Years of Exp Post qualification min 2-3 years of exp

Education CA Cleared ( max 4 attempts)

Industry exp only not coming from CA Firm

Aware about GST, TDS, Basics of accounting, Balance sheet, Account finalization.

Location: Mumbai

General:

To ensure monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual closure of financial records and ensure accurate financial reporting/MIS to all stakeholders (management, shareholders, lenders, regulators, credit rating agencies, etc.)

Lead, supervise and manage finance and compliance functions for the company.

Lead the finance team and develop a merit-based, high-performance culture, while adopting best practices.

Ensure timely closure of all statutory, internal, financial, and tax audits

Shortlisting, selecting, and onboarding strategic vendors/consultants to improve the efficiency of financial systems and controls. Coordinate with the leadership of these vendor/consultant partners for quality service delivery.

Drive implementation of strategic processes, systems, and SOPs for better management and reporting of the finance and compliance function, with a key focus on Automation.

Financial Reporting and Compliance:

Lead and deliver consistent, regular, and high-quality financial reporting to key stakeholders (directors, shareholders, lenders, regulators, credit rating agencies, etc.)

Ensure compliance with all key regulations, statutory requirements, reporting/filing requirements, financing documents, lease documents, etc.

Set up systems, processes, and SOPs for ongoing monitoring, review, and rectification of any reporting/compliance breaches

Coordination, review, and finalization of Annual Business Plan (ABP) and tracking variance thereof and reporting to stakeholders

Design and execute the highest standard of corporate governance, and implement processes to improve internal control across, accounting, financial reporting, anti-bribery, and general administration.

Tax Compliance:

Oversee coverage of all statutory compliance under direct & indirect tax and labor laws (Income Tax, Transfer Pricing, GST, PF, ESIC, MSME, Transfer Pricing), RBI, FPI, FDI, FEMA, SEBI, etc.

Shortlist and select 3rd party consultants for representation related to assessments with tax authorities.

Board / Secretarial:

Oversee, review and supervise company secretarial and board compliance

Oversee and ensure full compliance with all requisite regulations, maintaining proper records/registers, filing of all forms, etc.

Financial Control and Management:

Oversee the management of cash/treasury to ensure healthy liquidity with effective cash flow forecasting, planning, monitoring, and deployment

Oversee processing of offshore remittances to shareholders/ debenture holders

Ensure robust internal processes for processing payments, compliance with the approved Annual Business Plan, and reporting variances to Management

Co-ordinate with banks for any loan approvals and disbursement documentation

Overseeing the management of all bank accounts, bank reconciliation, and bank-related assignments

Qualification and Experience required

Chartered Accountant

Experience:

3-5 years post-qualification experience in a similar role

Preferred Qualities and Skills

Proven leader, with experience in leading finance & compliance functions in a reputable organization

Attention to detail, uncompromising integrity, and non-acceptance of any non-compliance are all a must-have

Outstanding analytical skills, detail-oriented, inquisitive, proactive attitude, and ability to take full leadership of tasks/ processes

Focus on systems, processes, and automation for improving the system and team efficiency

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, with senior stakeholders (board, leadership, shareholders, investors)