Manager - Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and finance operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and MIS reports.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections and vendor payments.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and fund requirements.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and variance analysis.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and highlight significant deviations.
• Ensure timely bank reconciliations, ledger scrutiny and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate GST, TDS, income tax and other statutory compliance activities with internal/external consultants.
• Support internal, statutory and tax audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Establish and monitor internal financial controls and approval processes.
• Review expenses, purchase transactions, payments and financial commitments for compliance with company policies.
• Monitor receivables, ageing and collection performance and take corrective action where required.
• Coordinate with banks, auditors, tax consultants, vendors and other external stakeholders.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to management for business decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for cost control, process improvement and working-capital optimization.
• Ensure proper maintenance and confidentiality of financial records.
• Lead, supervise and develop the Finance & Accounts team.
• Ensure effective use of ERP/accounting systems and improve automation of finance processes.

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial management.
• Financial reporting and MIS.
• Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Working-capital and cash-flow management.
• Accounts payable and receivable management.
• Tax and statutory compliance.
• Internal controls and audit management.
• Cost analysis and financial planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and ERP/accounting software.
• Strong communication and team-management skills.

Qualification & Experience

• CA / CMA / MBA Finance / M.Com / B.Com or equivalent qualification.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts.
• Experience in managing a finance team and independently handling finance operations.
• Experience in manufacturing/retail/operations-oriented organizations will be an advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Timely month-end/year-end closing.
• Statutory and tax compliance.
• Cash-flow and working-capital management.
• Receivables and collection performance.
• Budget adherence and cost control.
• Audit compliance and timely closure of observations.
• Accuracy of reconciliations and financial records.
• Finance-process efficiency and automation.
• Team productivity and service levels.