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General Manager – Finance & Accounts

Job Category: Finance & Accounts
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Mumbai
Reporting Relationship: Chief Financial Officer
Company Background: Leading chemical Manufacturer
Opportunities With: Our Clients

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Working closely with the CFO to support the business to achieve its financial results through top line growth, effective cost management, and compliance with corporate financial procedures
  • Responsible for preparation of Quarterly / half yearly and Annual Accounts and Finalization of Accounts including that subsidiary and associate companies
  • Ensure timely compliance to regulatory requirements pertaining to stock exchanges, ROC, SEBI, Companies Act, etc.
  • Assisting in all strategic financial inputs for existing & future business need.
  • Overseeing the process, monitoring and approval of all Payables and Receivables
  • Managing consolidation of Accounts with latest accounting standards and financial reporting systems
  • Overseeing Factory accounting including Product costing.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting, Variance Analysis
  • Ensuring cost control initiatives in close coordination with other functional heads & process owners.
  • Developing and implementation of suitable internal financial control system and reviewing the SOP’s from time to time.
  • Implement appropriate accounting systems, controls and procedures to better identify and track financial and profitable indicators, cut cost, improve profitability and minimize risks
  • Interface with the internal and external auditors as a focal point for efficient management of the Statutory, Tax & Internal Audits as a part of Corporate Governance
  • Ensuring compliances in regards to Direct & Indirect taxes. Oversee Filing of returns and attending tax authorities for assessments and appeals
  • Oversee the Completion of the Internal Audit as per the Audit programs and ensure implementation of internal audit findings.
  • Providing information to the top management on a monthly and need basis
  • Provide leadership to the entire Accounts and Finance function in ERP (Oracle) upgrades, extensions and day to day maintenance and issues.
  • Asset Management and managing the insurance portfolio viz Negotiation, renewals, claims etc.
  • Continuous management of financial systems, preparing budget, development of internal control policies & procedures, maintain accounting records, review & finalization of accounts and management information
  • Monitoring of CSR spent and attending committee meetings.

Candidate Profile

  • Qualified Chartered Accountant with 15 years+ post-qualification experience in the manufacturing/engineering products industry
  • Experience of having worked in an Entrepreneur led organization is desired
  • Proven ability in improving operations, enhancing business growth & maximizing profits through the achievements in financial management, internal controls & productivity improvements
  • Experience of having worked with legacy organizations which have built and created sustainable value systems and an inclusive culture
  • Willingness to travel across other office locations & manufacturing sites
  • In depth knowledge of Indian accounting standards
  • Sound understand and knowledge of Direct and Indirect Taxes
  • Experience of working in a listed Company
  • Abreast current laws and regulations
  • Systems and solutions oriented
  • High level of maturity and commitment
  • Strong commercial & business acumen
  • Excellent Organizational and Analytical Skill
  • Hands on in ERP systems and MS Excel

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