Overview
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations
– Manage end-to-end accounting operations: Billing, Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), General Ledger (GL), Cost Accounting, Revenue Recognition.
– Oversee day-to-day financial transactions to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
– Lead the month-end and year-end financial close process.
– Prepare financial statements: income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
Policies, Processes & Controls
– Develop, document, and enforce accounting policies, SOPs, and internal controls to safeguard assets and maintain data integrity.
– Streamline and improve accounting systems, processes, and controls for efficiency and
effectiveness.
– Research and apply technical accounting standards (IND AS, IFRS) to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
– Deliver detailed financial reports and MIS dashboards for stakeholders and management.
– Analyse financial data to monitor expenditures, assess performance, and forecast revenues.
– Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis aligned with strategic goals.
– Support data-driven decision-making through financial modelling and scenario planning.
Compliance & Audit
– Ensure compliance with local, state, and central government regulations, including direct and indirect taxation.
– Manage statutory reporting, tax filings, and regulatory submissions.
– Coordinate internal, statutory, and external audits; resolve audit findings promptly.
Strategic Finance & Risk Management
– Evaluate financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
– Formulate and execute financial strategies aligned with long-term company goals.
– Manage capital structure: private equity, ECB loans, NCDs, and international financing sources.
– Provide strategic inputs for investment decisions, cost optimization, and capital allocation.
Leadership & Collaboration
– Lead functions: Finance, Accounts, MIS, and Taxation.
– Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial and business goals.
– Handle additional controllership responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications: (Chartered Accountant)