Stories Homes - Chartered Accountant - Finance Manager

Description:

Key Responsibilities:

- Financial Planning & Strategy

- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business goals across group entities.

- Prepare, manage, and monitor annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.

- Conduct financial risk assessments and implement effective cost control measures.

- Provide strategic financial insights to support growth and expansion initiatives.

- Accounting & Financial Operations

- Oversee end-to-end accounting operations for all group companies.

- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and balance sheet reconciliations.

- Ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal financial controls.

- Compliance & Audit

- Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements including Income Tax, GST, ROC, PF, ESI, and other applicable laws.

- Coordinate with internal and external auditors for audits and reviews.

- Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and regulatory submissions.

- Address audit observations and implement corrective actions.

- Consolidation & Reporting

- Prepare consolidated financial statements for the group companies.

- Generate MIS reports, profitability analysis, variance analysis, and performance dashboards.

- Provide actionable financial insights to senior management for strategic and operational decisions.

- Treasury & Cash Flow Management

- Oversee cash flow planning, working capital management, and fund utilization.

- Liaise with banks and financial institutions for loans, credit facilities, and treasury operations.

- Monitor investments and manage financial assets efficiently.

- Taxation

- Manage direct and indirect taxation for all group companies.

- Implement tax planning strategies to optimize tax efficiency while ensuring compliance.

- Handle tax audits, assessments, notices, and related documentation.

- Leadership & Team Management

- Lead, mentor, and manage the finance and accounts team across multiple entities.

- Set performance objectives, conduct evaluations, and drive skill development.

- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support business and financial requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).

- Proven experience in managing finance and accounts for multiple entities or group companies.

- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, and statutory compliance.

- Excellent analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.