Senior Manager Finance Account (Food Industry)

Role Objective We are seeking a Chartered Accountant (CA) with 10-15 years of progressive experience in finance, accounts, and compliance (including 5+ years in leadership roles) to drive financial accuracy, governance, and business support at our Rabale facility. The role requires a balance of strategic leadership and hands-on control, covering financial planning, taxation, treasury, audit, inventory management, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

? Oversee end-to-end accounting, month/quarter/year-end closing, and preparation of financial statements in compliance with IND-AS/IFRS. ? Ensure accuracy of General Ledger, reconciliations, accruals, and provisions. ? Drive timely preparation of MIS reports, profitability analysis, and variance reports for management decision-making.

Taxation & Compliance

? Ensure timely filing and compliance of GST, TDS, PF, ESI, Bonus Act, Labour Welfare Fund, and other statutory obligations. ? Manage tax audits, assessments, and liaise with consultants/authorities for direct and indirect tax matters. ? Implement strong processes to ensure adherence to statutory requirements across multiple locations.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

? Monitor working capital, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity planning. ? Prepare contingency plans for cash flow, vendor credit, and inventory buffers. ? Manage fund flows, vendor payments, and foreign remittances in line with FEMA guidelines. ? Liaise with banks for facilities, fund transfers, and treasury operations.

Budgeting, Costing & Business Finance

? Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis. ? Drive cost control initiatives, margin analysis, and plant-level cost optimization. ? Develop batch-wise costing models and BoM-based cost tracking for consumption. ? Oversee BoM accuracy for each product SKU, including raw material consumption, yield, and wastage tracking. ? Track SKU-level profitability and compile detailed margin analysis. ? Collaborate with operations, procurement, and commercial teams to align financial goals with business objectives.

Inventory, Vendor & Customer Controls

? Lead periodic inventory audits, reconciliations, and controls across plant and warehouses. ? Identify gaps, analyze discrepancies, and recommend improvements in stock management systems. ? Oversee vendor ledger reconciliation, GRN (Goods Receipt Note) matching, and dispute resolution. ? Monitor customer ledgers for accuracy, aging, and reconciliation across domestic and export accounts. ? Ensure timely follow-up on outstanding payments, credit notes, and debit adjustments in coordination with internal teams. ? Define and implement credit control policies, customer-wise payment tracking, and escalation protocols for overdue accounts. ? Liaise with customers to resolve ledger discrepancies and ensure timely collections. ? Generate AR aging reports, Sales Outstanding metrics, and customer risk profiles for management review.

Audit, Leadership & Process Improvements

? Coordinate and support statutory, internal, and cost audits, ensuring timely closure of observations. ? Lead, mentor, and develop a finance team to deliver accuracy and efficiency. ? Drive process automation, ERP integration, and implementation of best practices in financial operations. ? Strengthen internal controls, risk management practices, and compliance frameworks

Qualifications & Experience ? Mandatory:

Chartered Accountant (CA). ? Experience: 10-15 years in finance & accounts, with at least 5 years in a managerial/team handling role. ? Preferred Industry Exposure: Manufacturing, Food Processing, FMCG, or similar sectors with plant-level operations. ? Systems Knowledge: Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Tally ERP/SAP B1), MS Excel, and reporting tools.

Key Skills ? Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation (GST/TDS), payroll compliance, and financial regulations. ? Hands-on expertise in audit, costing, inventory management, and MIS reporting. ? Ability to lead cross-functional teams, resolve escalations, and drive process efficiency. ? Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us

? Lead the finance function at a growing and dynamic food processing company. ? High visibility role with exposure to plant-level operations and strategic decision-making. ? Opportunity to drive automation, efficiency, and compliance improvements. ? A culture that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

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