Asian Paints - Manager - Plant Accounts - CA

Job Purpose:

- Implement and drive cost management initiatives, define controls to mitigate financial risk and execute as per laid down procedures.

- Act as one point interface of plant to corporate taxation, corporate accounts, shared service center, legal & corporate audit.

- Active role in negotiation and commercial activity of all major procurements.

Primary Responsibilities:

Plant Accounting & Compliance:

- Manage day-to-day accounting operations for the plant including cost accounting, inventory valuation, and fixed asset management.

- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (GST, TDS, etc.) and internal controls.

Financial Reporting:

- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the plant.

- Analyze variances and provide actionable insights to management.

Budgeting & Cost Control:

- Develop and monitor plant budgets, track actuals vs. budget,

- Implement cost-saving initiatives.

- Support operational teams with cost analysis and efficiency improvement.

- Project & Greenfield Plant Setup (Good to Have)

- Collaborate with project teams during greenfield plant setup

- Commercial negotiation with the vendor

- Financial planning, capital expenditure tracking, and vendor payments.

- Establish accounting systems and processes for new plant operations.

Audit & Governance:

- Coordinate internal and external audits for the plant.

Qualification - CA Qualified (1st attempt, all groups), 2024 OR 2025 batch