Financial Controller - Plant Accounting - Manufacturing - CA/ICWA

Qualification:

Chartered Accountant/ICWA/CMA with 15 to 20 years experience in manufacturing industries at Plant Level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead plant accounting operations managing budgeting, forecasting and long range planning processes and keep strong focus on the internal financial health.
• Adherence to the accurate tactical financial operations and accuracy and control.
• Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Banking: Team Lead of Accounts payable, Accounts receivable and banking.
• Receivable reconciliation and payment follow up with Customer.
• Financial Reporting and analysis.
• Prepare weekly/monthly/periodic financial statements-bank and debtor positions, analyze variances (cost, margin, labour, material) and provide reports.
• Oversee the avenues of cost reduction initiatives.
• Implement and maintain robust internal financial controls, compliance and manage audits (statutory, internal).
• Management and Control of all inventories.
• Month end financial closing activities.
• Fixed Asset Accounting, Reconciliation and Register control.
• Accounts and Annual Financial Statements.
• Group companies accounts and reconciliation.
• Identify inefficiencies and drive process optimization.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Ability and experience of managing a team of accountants.
• High proficiency in MS Excel, SAP and other MS office tools.
• Eye for detail and thoroughness in checking the numbers and data.
• Expertise in preparing financial statements and management reports for senior management/ Board.
• Experience in dealing with regulatory authorities and auditors.
• Excellent knowledge of local taxation and regulations.