Senior Manager - Finance

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

- Manage Accounts Payable (AP) operations, including ensuring MSME compliance, reviewing aged AP and employee balances, and maintaining the Vendor Master data.

- Oversee the review and submission of monthly TDS workings, quarterly returns, and ensure timely intercompany payments, including cross charges.

- Handle Accounts Receivable (AR) operations by ensuring adequate provisions for bad debts, sending demand notices, coordinating with the legal team on customer dues, and maintaining the Customer Master data.

- Review monthly TCS workings, quarterly returns, Price Master, and Price List, while ensuring compliance with NPPA reporting requirements.

- Analyze and review claims, ensuring they are processed accurately and efficiently.

- Oversee Treasury operations, including cash flow review and submission, dividend-related workings, and coordination with bankers and regional treasury teams.

- Ensure timely and accurate completion of Balance Sheet reconciliations and manage monthly MIS reporting, as well as ad-hoc reporting requirements.

- Drive adherence to AP and AR policies, while ensuring the training and development of team members and seamless coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

- Lead and manage all audit activities (Internal, Statutory, ICFR, SOX), ensuring there are no adverse remarks.

- Coordinate with the IT team for system implementation, developments, and enhancements to support finance operations.

- Lead monthly operations reviews (MOR) and ensure timely actions on open items.

- Manage legal entity integration-related requirements, ensuring alignment with the organization's operating model integration (OMI) requirements.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- Professional certifications such as CPA, CA, CMA, or equivalent are highly preferred.

- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in finance and accounting, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

- Strong background in managing finance operations, including AP/AR, treasury, and financial reporting.

- Experience in driving process improvements, automation, and efficiency projects within finance functions.

- Proven track record in handling audits (Internal, Statutory, ICFR, SOX) with a strong understanding of compliance requirements.

- Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e. , SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).

- Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting.

- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax compliance (TDS, TCS, NPPA, etc.

- Familiarity with cash flow management, budgeting, and financial forecasting.

- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop finance teams, fostering a high-performance culture.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and analytical mindset.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

- Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners, including auditors, bankers, and regulatory bodies.

- Experience in managing finance-related projects, including system implementations and process optimization initiatives.

- Ability to lead monthly operations reviews (MOR) and ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues.

- High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in financial reporting and compliance activities