Senior Chartered Accountant/Finance & Accounts Head - Manufacturing Firm

Key Responsibilities:

- Financial Reporting & Compliance

- Ensure timely preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements in compliance with Ind AS and applicable statutory requirements.

- Coordinate audits (statutory, internal, tax) and ensure timely closure with clean reports.

- Manage GST, TDS, income tax filings, and compliance with all direct and indirect tax laws.

- Oversee the maintenance of accurate financial records and documentation for audit and regulatory scrutiny.

- Budgeting, Planning & Analysis

- Lead the annual budgeting process and provide variance analysis on a monthly/quarterly basis.

- Develop financial forecasts, MIS reports, and dashboards for key business metrics.

- Support strategic decision-making through data-driven financial models and business case analysis

- Budgeting, Planning & Analysis - Lead the annual budgeting process and provide variance analysis on a monthly/quarterly basis.

- Develop financial forecasts, MIS reports, and dashboards for key business metrics.

- Support strategic decision-making through data-driven financial models and business case analysis.

- Costing & Inventory Control - Drive product costing, cost optimization initiatives, and control mechanisms across the organization.

- Implement inventory valuation controls, stock audits, and reconciliation processes.

- Cash Flow & Treasury Management - Manage working capital, banking relationships, and optimize treasury operations.

- Monitor cash flows, fund planning, and ensure optimal deployment of financial resources.

- Taxation & Regulatory Matters - Ensure compliance with all tax laws, assessments, and appeals.

- Liaise with tax advisors, legal counsel, and regulatory authorities (GST, IT, etc.). ERP Implementation & Automation

- Lead finance automation, ERP implementation, and digitization initiatives to improve reporting accuracy and turnaround time.

- Ensure systems integration between finance and other business functions (procurement, stores, sales, etc.)

- Stakeholder Management & Leadership - Report to the CFO and coordinate with senior leadership, auditors, and external consultants.

- Present financials to the Board and drive investor readiness in alignment with long-term business goals.

- Support IPO-related financial documentation, due diligence, and data room management (if applicable)

Key Requirements:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with a minimum of 10 years of postqualification experience.

- Must be based in Delhi/NCR.

- Proven experience in automotive or manufacturing sectors (mandatory).

- Should have experience in the IPO process, or have supported an organization through IPO-related activities, or worked in a publicly listed company.

- Strong knowledge of Ind AS, Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, and other applicable financial regulations.

- Hands-on experience in managing audits, budgeting, cost controls, and financial reporting.

- ERP exposure (SAP, Oracle, etc.) is highly desirable.

- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

- Age: 35+ years preferred