Lafit Lighting - Senior Manager - Accounts

Job Opportunity for Sr. Accounts Manager (HOD)

Experience: 8+ Years

Location: Mumbai

Requirement:

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting:

- Lead end-to-end accounting functions including General Ledger (GL), trial balance, and financial closures.

- Finalise standalone and consolidated financial statements in compliance with Ind AS, GAAP (with IFRS awareness).

- Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing with accurate reporting.

- Drive improvements in reporting timelines and accuracy.

2. Statutory Compliance & Taxation:

- Ensure 100% compliance with statutory regulations including GST, TDS, PF, and Income Tax.

- Oversee preparation and filing of returns and handle tax assessments and audits.

- Manage deferred tax computations, reconciliation of Form 26AS / AIS, and tax planning strategies.

- Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.

3. Audit & Internal Controls:

- Manage statutory, internal, and cost audits with zero non-compliance outcomes.

- Design, implement, and monitor internal control frameworks and SOPs.

- Strengthen governance practices and reduce audit observations.

4. MIS & Business Finance:

- Develop and present MIS reports, dashboards, and financial analytics for management decision-making.

- Perform budget vs. actual analysis and variance reporting.

- Support strategic planning through financial modelling and performance insights.

5. Treasury & Working Capital Management:

- Manage cash flow, fund flow forecasting, and liquidity planning.

- Optimize working capital including receivables, payables, and inventory cycles.

- Oversee banking operations including digital treasury platforms (e.g., H2H banking).

6. Project & Cost Accounting:

- Monitor project-wise costing, budgeting, and expense tracking.

- Conduct cost analysis and support cost audits.

- Ensure financial discipline across large-scale projects and multi-branch operations.

7. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

- Lead and mentor finance and accounts teams (8+ members or more).

- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including operations, procurement, and senior management.

- Drive team productivity, training, and performance improvement.

8. Systems & Process Improvement:

- Leverage ERP systems such as SAP FICO S/4HANA, Tally Prime for efficient operations.

- Automate financial processes and improve system controls.

- Lead process re-engineering initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.