About Company:

A listed specialty chemicals company that makes color pigments used in everyday products.

Job Purpose:

Lead and manage Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Controllership, Compliance and Governance activities for company and its subsidiaries/entities. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, statutory compliance, audit management, working capital optimization and business partnering to support organizational growth and profitability.

Duties/Responsibilities/Activities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting:

- Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing processes and ensure adherence to reporting timelines.

- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial statements in compliance with Ind AS, Companies Act and other applicable regulations.

- Review accounting entries, provisions, accruals and reconciliations to ensure financial integrity.

- Drive standardization of accounting practices across locations and business units.

- Ensure timely preparation and submission of management reports, board reports and statutory financial statements.

- Monitor implementation of accounting policies and recommend improvements wherever required.

Financial Controllership:

- Establish and strengthen financial control frameworks across all business processes.

- Ensure compliance with financial policies, delegation of authority and governance requirements.

- Monitor financial risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.

- Review financial controls periodically and recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness.

- Drive process excellence and automation initiatives to improve controllership and reporting efficiency.

Statutory Compliance & Audit Management:

- Lead statutory audit, tax audit, internal audit and cost audit activities.

- Coordinate with auditors, consultants and regulatory authorities.

- Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions.

- Monitor compliance with Companies Act, accounting standards and other applicable regulations.

- Support direct and indirect tax compliance requirements in coordination with the tax team.

Costing & Manufacturing Finance:

- Review inventory valuation, standard costing, overhead allocations and product costing.

- Monitor inventory accounting and ensure compliance with defined controls.

- Review plant performance, manufacturing variances and cost optimization initiatives.

- Support business teams in analyzing product profitability and cost reduction opportunities.

- Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of inventory, WIP and finished goods.

Qualification:

Preferred:

- CA + CMA (Cost & Management Accountant)

Essential:

- Chartered Accountant (CA)

Experience:

- Minimum 12+ years of experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting and Financial Controllership.

- Experience in manufacturing, chemicals, specialty chemicals, process industry or similar sectors preferred.

- Exposure to plant finance, costing, audits, compliance and business partnering.

- Experience in handling multi-location operations and statutory reporting.