Overview:

Responsible for managing the financial reporting function, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, management reporting, statutory reporting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

- Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close and reporting process, including coordination with external auditors and resolution of audit queries.

- Prepare and review financial statements, schedules and disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting standards, including Ind AS.

- Ensure accuracy and completeness of the General Ledger, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting schedules.

- Drive the month-end and year-end closing process, including review of provisions, accruals, depreciation, revenue recognition, leases and other accounting adjustments.

- Ensure compliance with Ind AS, Companies Act and other applicable financial reporting requirements.

- Review accounting treatment for new business transactions, contracts and complex accounting matters and provide appropriate guidance.

- Prepare board/investor reporting and financial information as required.

- Strengthen financial reporting processes, controls and automation to improve accuracy, timeliness and efficiency.

- Identify and resolve reporting gaps and control issues, with appropriate root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

- Maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails for significant accounting judgements and estimates.

- Lead and develop the financial reporting team.

Key Deliverables / KPIs:

- Timely completion of monthly/quarterly/year-end financial close.

- Accuracy and quality of financial statements and MIS.

- Timely resolution of audit queries.

- Compliance with Ind AS and regulatory requirements.

- Reduction in reporting errors and manual interventions.

- Timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations.

- Improvement in reporting automation and process efficiency.

- Effective implementation of internal controls.

Qualifications:

- CA with 6 - 8 years of experience.

- Strong knowledge of Ind AS and financial reporting.

- Strong Excel and ERP knowledge; experience with SAP/Oracle/other ERP systems preferred.

- Experience in managing audits and working with cross-functional stakeholders.