Industry Focus: Manufacturing Setup (Mandatory)

Age Limit: Maximum 32 - 33 Years

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) - Mandatory

About the Role:

We are seeking a high-caliber Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5 to 7 years of post-qualification experience within a manufacturing setup to lead key finance and accounting functions.

The role demands an energetic candidate (Age: 32 - 33 years) who combines strong technical expertise in financial finalization, statutory compliance (GST/TDS), banking operations, and budgeting with hands-on proficiency in SAP ERP and process automation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Statements & Finalization:

- Drive end-to-end financial finalization and monthly, quarterly, and annual closure of accounts in compliance with Ind AS / GAAP.

- Prepare standalone financial statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

- Lead statutory, internal, and tax audit processes, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors to ensure timely completion.

2. Budgeting, Variance Analysis & MIS Reporting:

- Oversee the preparation and consolidation of annual operational and capital expenditure budgets across manufacturing units.

- Conduct rigorous monthly variance analysis (Budget vs. Actuals) and deliver actionable financial insights to leadership.

- Generate comprehensive monthly MIS reports highlighting cost drivers, plant margins, and working capital efficiency.

3. Direct & Indirect Taxation:

- Ensure full statutory compliance and return filings for GST, TDS, TCS, and Corporate Income Tax.

- Oversee GST reconciliations (2B/3B, ITC matching) and handle assessment-related documentation and queries.

4. Banking, Treasury & Fund Management:

- Monitor daily fund positions, plant liquidity requirements, and working capital limits.

- Manage day-to-day banking operations, foreign currency/forex transactions, and trade finance (LC/BG).

- Coordinate with financial institutions for credit facilities and fund deployment optimization.

5. SAP Development & Process Automation:

- Act as the finance lead collaborating with technical teams for SAP report development and system enhancements.

- Drive end-to-end automation of manual financial transactions, reporting workflows, and controls.

Mandatory Candidate Profile:

- Education: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) is Mandatory.

- Age: 32 to 33 Years Maximum (Strict eligibility criteria).

- Industry Experience: Must have core finance & accounting experience within a Manufacturing Industry/Setup.

- Technical Skills: Hands-on operational experience with SAP ERP (FICO) is mandatory.

- Competencies: Strong analytical capabilities, cost optimization mindset, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Screening Questions:

- 1. Qualification & Experience: Are you a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5 to 7 years of post-qualification experience in a Manufacturing setup? (Options: Yes or No)

- 2. Age Eligibility: Is your current age 33 years or below? (Options: Yes or No)

- 3. ERP Expertise: Do you have direct, hands-on user experience working on SAP ERP (FICO module)? (Options: Yes or No)

- 4. Core Competency: Have you independently handled end-to-end Financial Statement Finalization, Statutory Audits, and GST/TDS Compliances for a manufacturing entity? (Options: Yes or No)