General Manager - Accounts - Manufacturing Firm

Our client with over 50 years of experience, prides itself as a trusted and reliable manufacturer of wound components, serving multiple industry sectors including power, switchgear, telecommunications, consumer electronics, battery management systems.

Job Title: General Manager - Accounts.

Department: Finance & Accounts.

Location: Head Office.

Reports To: Group CFO / Director.

Industry: Manufacturing (Engineering / Electrical / Industrial Products).

Key Responsibilities:.

- Financial Accounting & Reporting.

- Manage day-to-day accounting activities across all group entities.

- Ensure timely and accurate finalization of accounts - monthly, quarterly, and annual closures.

- Prepare consolidated financial statements for the group as per applicable accounting standards.

- Lead month-end and year-end closing processes.

- Coordinate with statutory, internal, and tax auditors to ensure timely completion of audits.

- Prepare and review all schedules, ledgers, and reconciliations required for audits.

- Ensure compliance with Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, and other applicable laws.

- Implement audit recommendations and ensure effective internal controls.

Taxation & Statutory Filings.

- Review monthly GST returns, TDS returns, and support income tax assessments.

- Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and payments.

- Liaise with consultants and authorities for tax matters, assessments, and compliance.

Budgeting & MIS.

- Support in preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.

- Present periodic MIS reports to management including cash flow, P&L, balance sheet, and cost reports.

- Identify cost-saving opportunities and monitor financial KPIs.

Team Leadership & Coordination.

- Lead a team of accountants across units; ensure consistency in accounting practices.

- Provide guidance, training, and performance evaluation for team members.

- Establish and implement accounting policies and procedures across the group.

ERP & Process Automation.

- Manage financial modules in ERP (Tally or other systems).

- Drive automation of financial processes and reporting.

Key Competencies:.

- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation laws, and financial regulations.

- Expertise in audit handling and preparation of consolidated accounts.

- Hands-on experience in ERP and financial software.