About Company:

The company operates in the industrial manufacturing sector, specializing in engineered metal castings for infrastructure, automotive, and heavy engineering applications.

Job Description

Financial Accounting & Reporting:

- Lead the accounting function and ensure timely and accurate closure of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts

- Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements

- Ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards (Ind AS / IFRS / Companies Act)

- Coordinate with internal and statutory auditors for audit completion and issue resolution

- Periodical review of ledger accounts and taking necessary actions

Compliance & Governance:

- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including - Income Tax, GST, TDS, DGFT, - Customs and Other related regulatory obligations.

- Liaise with tax consultants, auditors, and regulatory bodies as required

- Implement and monitor effective internal control framework and financial policies, including

- Delegation of Authority matrix

- Internal control for financial reporting

- SOPs and policies

Statutory compliance processes and tools

- Provide timely response to tax and other notices

- Timely close all Advance Licenses and EPCG licenses

- Comply with necessary regulatory obligations

- Manage Board agenda items and Board certification relating to Finance & Accounts in close coordination with the Company Secretary

Banking & Treasury

- Manage long-term borrowings

- Manage working capital limits

- Handle credit rating

- Manage surplus fund investments

- Systems, Processes & Team Management

- Strengthen accounting systems, ERP processes, and automation initiatives

- Drive continuous improvement in financial operations and reporting efficiency

- Provide guidance and leadership to the Accounts and Finance team

- Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts team to enhance capability and performance

Direct Tax (Income Tax):

- Filing annual income tax returns

- Filing periodic TDS returns

- Handling tax audits

- Managing scrutiny assessments

- Managing appeals

- Indirect Tax (VAT / GST etc.):

- Ensuring compliance

- Tax planning to ensure tax optimization

Corporate Development

- Review accounting policies, governance framework, and tax & banking related pointers of the target company

- Review DD outcomes and work out an addressal plan with the deal team and advisors

Drive post-acquisition integration plan in:

- Accounting

- Governance framework

- Banking

- Taxation

Key Skills & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, taxation, and statutory compliances

- Analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail

- Leadership and team management skills

- Excellent communication and coordination ability across departments

- Proficiency in ERP/accounting software

Candidate Requirements - CA with 10-15 years of experience