Role Overview:

To lead and manage the organizations overall financial strategy by ensuring robust accounting practices, efficient treasury operations, full compliance with taxation laws, and sound governance through internal audit, budgeting, and cost control. The role also oversees subsidiaries and international business operations for financial efficiency and statutory compliance.

Areas of Responsibilities Key Activities:

1. Accounting and Taxation (Direct & Indirect):

- Ensure timely and accurate accounting in compliance with Indian GAAP/IFRS.

- Oversee statutory audits and manage direct and indirect tax compliance (GST, TDS, Income Tax).

- Handle assessments, filings, and tax planning.

- Subsidiary Management.

- Ensure compliance with FEMA, RBI.

2. Treasury and Banking:

- Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.

- Optimize fund utilization and monitor investments and borrowings.

- Negotiate credit limits and ensure liquidity management.

- Oversee fund raising activity.

3. Costing and Controlling:

- Knowledge of Product Costing in ERP Environment.

- Develop and implement cost control mechanisms.

- Conduct variance analysis and drive cost optimization initiatives.

- Maintain cost sheets and track product profitability.

4. Budgeting:

- Lead annual budgeting and forecasting exercises.

- Monitor adherence to budgets and provide variance analysis.

- Present insights and recommendations for management decision-making.

5. Internal Audit:

- Design and implement internal audit frameworks.

- Identify risk areas and ensure operational and financial compliance.

- Recommend corrective and preventive measures to strengthen controls.

Technical / Technological Competencies:

- Accounting Standards & Financial Reporting (IFRS/GAAP): Strong understanding and application of accounting standards and financial reporting requirements for both Indian and international entities.

- Taxation Direct & Indirect: In-depth knowledge of Income Tax, GST, and other statutory requirements, including return filing, assessments, and audits.

- Costing & Budgetary Control: Ability to design and implement cost accounting systems, budget frameworks, and variance analysis for cost optimization.

- Treasury & Cash Flow Management: Proficiency in managing liquidity, fund allocation, banking relationships, and investment decisions.

- ERP System Knowledge (SAP): Expertise in SAP (or similar ERP systems) for financial accounting, reporting, and business integration.

Person Specification:

Education, Language & Qualifications:

- Any CA with post experience of 10 - 15 yrs.

- Excellent written and spoken English.

- Excellent Reporting skills through Spreadsheets, Dashboards MIS etc.

- Compliance Oriented.

- Thorough exposure to Costing, Budgeting, treasury, taxation, and international operations is a must.

Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Experienced in Team Management.

- Excellent Goal Orientation with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

- In-depth knowledge of Statutory Guidelines, Financial Laws & Fiscal Policy.

- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

- Strong Analytic & Problem Solving.

- Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen.

- High Integrity & Financial Discipline.

Desirable Knowledge, Competency Required:

- Professional and Organizational Knowledge.

- Leadership/Human Resources Management.

- Client/ Stakeholder Communication.

- Excellent Negotiation & Interpersonal skills.