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.