Head - Finance & Accounts - Trading/Manufacturing/Distribution/Retail

Job Purpose:

To support the strategic intent of the company through management of the business finance, accounting, risk and control functions

Key Responsibilities:

- Support the development of short / medium / long term business plans. Structure various financial instruments to manage risk, working capital etc.

- Provide timely commercial and technical advice to business vertical to enable their business growth

- Ensure all requisite control processes are setup and are being regularly monitored

- Help create and drive annual business plans though generation and analysis of requisite MIS/reports. Prepare, consolidate and review monthly MIS

- Manage working capital norms - Follow up and review progress on areas like liquidation of inventory, overdue debtors / advances

- Ensure ERP utilization and other automation projects

- Critically evaluate the performance of various business units through an analysis of profitability, top-line growth, cost control, etc.

- Manage risk through effective risk mitigation plans. Identify and track customer risk inclusive of credit risk, currency risk and country risk

- All legal compliances including all contract documentation, oversee accounts / audit finalization

- Managing and auditing vendor relationships and terms of trade

- Identify idle capital and develop actions plans for unlocking value. Follow up and review progress on areas like liquidation of inventory, overdue debtors / advances, working capital management, etc.

- Maintain an optimum talent level in the team through engagement and development

- To perform any other duties assigned by reporting manager

Educational Qualifications:

- CA / CFA or MBA Finance

Desired Profile (Experience):

- Experience of 18 to 20 years post qualification in similar capacity

- Prefer experience in ERP based operations

- Should have handled similar multi-geography roles in organizations with size greater than $1 bn million

Industry Preference: Trading/Manufacturing/Distribution/Retail