Finance Manager - CA

Position Summary:

The Finance Manager will be responsible for end-to-end financial management of the organization, encompassing accounting, financial planning, statutory and regulatory compliance, taxation, audits, treasury, and strategic financial advisory.

This role requires a qualified Chartered Accountant with strong hands-on experience managing multi-entity, multi-location operations, preferably across manufacturing, services, and international trade environments. The incumbent will work closely with the Managing Director and business heads to support both operational excellence and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• Oversee and manage complete books of accounts for the company and all branch offices.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform consolidation of accounts across multiple business verticals and locations.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor cost structures, margins, and profitability across business lines and projects.

Statutory, Regulatory & Tax Compliance:

Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, including:

• Income Tax Act
• GST (including multi-state registrations and compliance)
• Companies Act, 2013
• FEMA regulations (imports, exports, foreign remittances)
• Customs regulations
• Ensure timely filing of GST returns, Income Tax returns, TDS/TCS, ROC filings, and other statutory submissions.
• Act as the primary point of contact with statutory authorities, auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory bodies.

Audit & Risk Management:

• Coordinate and manage statutory audits, tax audits, internal audits, and cost audits (where applicable).
• Address audit observations and ensure closure of audit findings through corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify financial, compliance, and operational risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.

Treasury, Banking & Cash Flow Management:

• Manage cash flows, working capital, and optimal utilization of funds.
• Handle banking relationships, including credit facilities, letters of credit (LC), bank guarantees (BG), packing credit, and export finance.
• Oversee forex transactions, hedging strategies, and foreign exchange risk management.
• Ensure timely customer collections, vendor payments, and reconciliation of bank and inter-company accounts.

Budgeting, Forecasting & MIS:

• Prepare annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and detailed variance analysis.
• Develop and present MIS reports to the Managing Director and senior leadership.
• Provide actionable financial insights on performance trends, cost optimization, and growth opportunities.

ImportExport & International Trade Finance:

• Manage accounting, compliance, and reporting related to import and export transactions.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with Customs, DGFT, and FEMA regulations.
• Coordinate with logistics partners, CHAs, banks, and export incentive authorities.
• Track and manage export incentives, duty drawbacks, and related claims.

Business Support & Strategic Advisory:

• Partner with business heads to support pricing strategies, contracts, and commercial negotiations.
• Evaluate the financial viability of new projects, investments, expansions, and diversification initiatives.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, or strategic alliances, as required.
• Drive process improvements, ERP enhancements, and finance automation initiatives.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Chartered Accountant (CA) - Mandatory.

Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience in end-to-end finance and accounts management.
• Exposure to manufacturing, services, and international trade environments preferred.
• Experience managing multi-entity and multi-location operations.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong accounting, analytical, and financial management expertise.
• In-depth knowledge of Indian statutory, tax, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Tally, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and advanced MS Excel.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and strong ownership mindset.
• Ability to work independently and closely with top management.

Key Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with strong execution capability.
• Hands-on, solution-oriented, and pragmatic approach.
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing, dynamic SME environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to branch locations.