Assistant Manager/Manager -Finance and Accounts (CA)

Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Accounting & Reporting Manage complete accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Bank Reconciliation. Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of books of accounts. Prepare MIS, financial statements, management reports, and variance analysis. Monitor accounting accuracy and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards. Coordinate with auditors for statutory, tax, and internal audits. 2. Taxation & Statutory Compliance Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, Advance Tax, and other applicable statutory requirements . Review GST returns, reconciliations, input tax credit, and tax assessments. Coordinate with tax consultants and statutory authorities whenever required. Ensure proper documentation and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 3. Budgeting & Financial Planning Lead annual budgeting and forecasting activities. Prepare departmental and plant-wise budgets in coordination with respective functions. Monitor actual performance against budgets and highlight significant variances. Support management in financial planning and business decision-making. 4. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management Prepare and monitor daily/weekly/monthly cash-flow projections. Manage working capital, receivables, payables, inventory, and banking operations. Monitor customer outstanding and improve collection efficiency. Ensure optimum utilization of company funds and working capital. 5. Costing & Manufacturing Finance Monitor product costing, manufacturing costs, overheads, and cost variances. Analyze raw material, utilities, labour, production, and overhead costs. Support management in product profitability and pricing decisions. Work closely with Production, Procurement, Stores, Sales, and Operations teams to control costs. 6. Internal Controls & Process Improvement Establish and strengthen financial controls and accounting processes. Identify financial risks, control gaps, and opportunities for process improvement. Ensure proper authorization and documentation for financial transactions. Drive automation and improvement of Finance & Accounts processes through ERP systems. 7. Banking & Treasury Manage banking relationships and routine banking transactions. Coordinate with banks for working capital facilities, guarantees, LC, and other banking requirements. Monitor fund utilization, interest costs, and banking charges. Support management in evaluating financing and investment requirements. 8. Audit & Compliance Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax auditors, and other external agencies. Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions. Maintain proper records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes. 9. Team Management Lead, guide, and develop the Finance & Accounts team. Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance. Ensure timely completion of accounting, reporting, taxation, and compliance activities. Develop SOPs and improve team productivity and accountability. Required Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge of financial accounting, taxation, GST, costing, budgeting, and MIS . Strong understanding of internal controls and audit processes. Good communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills. Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities. Preferred Experience 7–10 years of relevant experience , preferably in a chemical, pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, or manufacturing company. CA qualification is mandatory. Experience in plant finance, manufacturing costing, working capital management, and Odoo implementation will be an advantage.