Deputy General Manager

We are looking for an experienced Chartered Accountant for a DGM Finance & Accounts role to drive the Finance & Accounting function. The candidate should have strong hands-on expertise in Accounts Finalization, Reconciliations, Payables & Receivables, Audit closures, Banking & Treasury, Fund management, Stakeholder Management.

Educational Qualification -Chartered Accountantancy ( CA) is a must have criteria .

Job Location : Kolkata ( West Bengal )

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting, Forecasting & MIS

• Lead preparation of annual budgets, operating plans, cash flow forecasts, and long-term financial projections.
• Develop financial models to support business expansion, investments, capital allocation, and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide variance analysis to management.
• Recommend corrective actions for cost overruns, revenue gaps, and working capital pressures.
• Develop and improve MIS dashboards and management reporting for timely decision-making.

Finance, Accounting & Controls

• Oversee accounting operations, month-end/year-end closing, reconciliations, and finalization of accounts.
• Ensure compliance with Ind-AS, taxation, statutory requirements, and internal financial controls.
• Monitor shipping/vessel-related expenses and drive Dry Dock cost reduction and operational cost optimization.
• Strengthen cost controls and provide financial insights to improve profitability.

Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Manage tax assessments, litigation, statutory filings, and regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, government authorities, DGFT, and other external agencies.

Treasury, Banking & Controls

• Manage banking relationships, treasury, cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and fund requirements.
• Oversee banking facilities, fund-based/non-fund-based limits, guarantees, LC, debt, and financing arrangements.
• Support refinancing, capital raising, and negotiations with banks/financial institutions.
• Monitor forex, interest rate, liquidity, and financial risks.

Payables, Receivables & Working Capital

• Oversee vendor payments, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and ageing.
• Ensure timely reconciliations and resolution of outstanding vendor/customer balances.
• Improve working capital and cash conversion through effective fund and collection management.

Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably in Shipping/ Maritime/Logistics, or other asset-intensive industries.
• Strong expertise in Accounting, Reconciliations, Finalization, Audit Closures, AP/AR, Vendor Payments, Treasury, Banking, and Working Capital.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills with banks, auditors, vendors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Proven leadership capability with a strong focus on cost optimization, compliance, controls, cash flow, and business growth.

Compensation- Best in the IndustryRole & responsibilities