Anonet Communications - Deputy General Manager - Accounts & Finance - CA

Role Summary :

The DGM - Accounts & FP&A will lead the accounting, compliance, and financial planning functions for the telecom/ISP business. This role ensures robust financial controls while driving business performance through planning, forecasting, and data-driven insights across key telecom value streams (subscriber lifecycle, network investments, and revenue realization).

Key Responsibilities :

1. Financial Accounting & Closure :

• Lead end-to-end accounting operations : GL, AP, AR, fixed assets (network assets), and payroll
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closures
• Maintain compliance with IND-AS/IFRS/GAAP
• Manage revenue recognition (subscription, prepaid/postpaid, installation, deferred revenue)

2. Telecom-Specific Accounting :

• Account for network CAPEX (fiber rollout, last-mile connectivity, equipment)
• Handle depreciation and capitalization of network assets
• Manage customer billing complexities (plans, usage, discounts, bundling)
• Ensure reconciliation between network systems, billing platforms, and finance books

3. Compliance & Taxation :

• Oversee GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other statutory filings
• Manage telecom-specific regulatory compliance (as applicable)
• Liaise with statutory auditors, tax auditors, and regulatory bodies
• Ensure zero non-compliance and audit readiness

4. FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) :

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning

• Build and track financial models for :
• 1. Subscriber growth and churn
• 2. ARPU (Average Revenue Per User)
• 3. Network expansion ROI

• Conduct variance analysis (actuals vs budget/forecast)
• Provide actionable insights to improve profitability and cost efficiency

5. Business Finance Partnering :

• Partner with Sales, Network, and Operations teams
• Support pricing decisions, plan structures, and promotions
• Evaluate new business initiatives (new city rollout, product launches)
• Drive unit economics visibility (customer acquisition cost, lifetime value)

6. Working Capital & Cash Flow Management :

• Optimize collections and reduce DSO
• Manage vendor payments, especially network vendors and infrastructure partners
• Forecast cash flows and ensure liquidity planning

7. Audit, Controls & Risk Management :

• Lead internal and external audits end-to-end
• Strengthen financial controls and governance
• Identify financial risks (revenue leakage, billing gaps, fraud) and mitigate

8. Process Excellence & Automation :

• Drive ERP and billing system integration (e.g., SAP ERP, Oracle NetSuite, Tally)
• Automate revenue reconciliation, reporting, and compliance processes
• Build dashboards for real-time financial tracking

9. Team Leadership :

• Build and lead high-performing Accounts & FP&A teams
• Define KPIs, ensure accountability, and develop talent
• Establish a culture of ownership and continuous improvement

Key Skills & Competencies :

• Strong expertise in accounting, taxation, and financial reporting
• Deep understanding of telecom/ISP business models
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering ability
• High proficiency in ERP systems and Excel/BI tools
• Attention to detail with strategic thinking capability

Qualifications :

• CA (Preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in Finance & Accounts
• Prior experience in Telecom / ISP / Infrastructure-heavy business (Preferred)

KPIs / Success Metrics :

• Accurate and timely financial closure
• Budget vs actual variance control
• Improvement in ARPU and margin visibility
• Reduction in revenue leakage
• Strong cash flow and working capital metrics
• Audit compliance with minimal observations

Preferred Experience :

• Experience in high-growth telecom or ISP environments
• Exposure to billing systems and network cost structures

What Success Looks Like (First 6-12 Months) :

• Clean and fast monthly closures (T+3 to T+5 days)
• Fully integrated billing-to-accounting reconciliation
• Clear FP&A dashboards for leadership (subscriber, revenue, costs)
• Improved cash collections and reduced leakages
• Strong audit and compliance track record