CA, Finance Head In Export Mfg Company In Pune Talegaon Dabhade

JOB DESCRIPTION

Head - Finance & Accounts | Chartered Accountant (CA)

1. POSITION SUMMARY

Position Title- Head - Finance & Accounts Also Referred As Chartered Accountant (CA) / HOD Finance & Accounts

Department: Finance & Accounts

Industry- Manufacturing (100% Export Unit to USA)

Reporting To: CEO

Location- Pune (Talegaon Dabhade MIDC Near Hyundai Motors Company)

Nature of Role- Individual-contributor-cum-leadership role (strategic oversight + hands-on execution)

Experience- 5 to 7 years post-qualification (Pref. CA Batch 2019-2021)

At least 4 years of working experience in the manufacturing industry

Compensation (CTC)- 15,00,000 - 20,00,000 per annum

Languages: Fluent in written and spoken English and Hindi

Travel- Should be able to travel within India and abroad

2. POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for a dynamic, highly skilled, independent and hands-on Head of Finance & Accounts to lead our Finance & Accounts department. The ideal candidate has to take complete ownership of day-to-day manufacturing accounting, rigorous statutory compliances, complex Import-Export (EXIM), customs and trade regulations, and financial reporting.

This is an individual-contributor-cum-leadership role that demands a unique combination of high-level strategic financial leadership and the ability to independently execute core ground-level accounting functions transitioning seamlessly from strategic tracking to ledger entries with minimal supervision and in concurrence with the Company policies.

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Core Accounting, Plant Costing & Financial Finalisation

End-to-End Accounting: Supervise and independently execute all primary bookkeeping, journal entries and general ledger maintenance.

Financial Finalisation: Prepare, review and finalise monthly, quarterly and annual Trial Balances, Profit & Loss (P&L) Statements, Balance Sheets and Cash Flow Statements; prepare full sets of accounting reports including financial budget and annual forecast.

Inventory Control: Monitor inventory valuation, tracking and aging to minimise holding costs and discrepancies.

B. MIS, Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

MIS Reporting: Report monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports to the Board / management.

Projections & Cash Flow: Prepare fund-flow tracking, rolling cash flow forecasts and financial projection statements.

Financial Analysis: Analyse financial statements; forecast financial trends and their impact on future activities.

C. Working Capital, Receivables & Payables

Receivables & Payables Management: Monitor and manage Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP); conduct age analysis (aging reports).

D. Taxation & Statutory Compliance (Direct & Indirect)

GST: Independently handle monthly, quarterly and annual GSTR filings (GSTR-1, 3B, 9/9C); E-way bills; maintain e-invoicing workflows and cross-verify e-invoices; manage the GST Refund Tracker to optimise Input Tax Credit (ITC) and protect cash flows.

TDS / TCS: Oversee monthly TDS / TCS deductions, accurate and timely deposits, and quarterly TDS return filings, including TRACES.

Income Tax: Manage advance tax planning, corporate income tax provisions, Tax Audit and Income Tax Returns.

Salary & Wages-related Provisions & Filings: PF / ESI filings; Gratuity & Bonus provisions.

Corporate & Legal Compliance: Assist the Company Secretary (CS) in Corporate & Legal Compliance (MCA / ROC).

E. Audit, Internal Controls & Reconciliations

Audit Ownership: Lead and prepare all required documentation / schedules for Statutory Audits and Tax Audits.

Internal Financial Controls: Lead Internal Financial Controls (IFC) assessments.

Reconciliations: Execute rigorous, error-free monthly bank, vendor and internal accounts ledger reconciliations, and Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliations.

K. Corporate Assessments & Litigation

Income Tax, TDS & GST Notices: Draft replies, handle online submissions, prepare data for assessments or departmental audits, and represent the Company before the departments for basic notices.

L. Team Leadership & Systems

Team Supervision: Supervise and lead the accounting staff.

ERP Administration: Operate and administer ERP software, including user rights, utilities and reports.

4. CANDIDATE PROFILE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational & Professional Background
  Mandatory: Chartered Accountant (ICAI Member); university post-graduate with CA, MBA (Finance).
  Experience: At least 68 years of working experience in the manufacturing industry, with proven experience in supervising other accounting staff.
  Industry Preference: Experience in manufacturing, trading, or businesses with heavy import / export operations is highly preferred; preference for candidates with experience in Import and Export transactions.
  
• Knowledge
  Full understanding of accounting regulations and legal aspects applicable in India.
  Deep understanding of factory accounting, inventory management and cross-border trade mechanics.
  Trade Knowledge: Sharp grasp of FEMA guidelines, customs regulations and DGFT licensing systems.
  
• Skills & Tools
  Software: Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (Tally Prime, SAP or Oracle) and expert-level MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, complex formulas, financial modelling).
  Working Ability: Able to work independently, with minimal supervision, in concurrence with the Companys policies.
  Execution Style: Hands-on; transitions seamlessly from high-level strategic tracking to ground-level ledger entries.
  

5. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Languages: Fluent in written and spoken English and Hindi.

Travel: Should be able to travel within India and abroad.

AM Lighting Pvt. Ltd.

Gat No. 490/1/2, Bhadhalwadi, Navlakh Umbre, Taluka Maval, Talegaon Dabhade, District Pune, 410507

Email to: vivek.dubal@amlighting.inWhatsApp: +91 7559312675