Accounts And Finance Manager

Job Title: Manager Finance & Accounts
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Director – Finance & Accounts
Location: Head Office
Company Type: Large Private Limited Company (Pre-IPO Stage)

Job Purpose

The Manager – Finance & Accounts will oversee daily financial operations, manage corporate accounting, and ensure strict statutory compliance. As the company transitions from a private entity to a publicly traded corporation, this role will be pivotal in upgrading financial reporting practices to public market standards, managing pre-IPO documentation, and building robust internal control frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Financial Closing: Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of books with high accuracy and tight timelines.

Ind AS Compliance: Ensure all financial records strictly adhere to relevant accounting standards and corporate laws.

Consolidation: Oversee the consolidation of financial statements for subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associate companies.

MIS Reporting: Prepare comprehensive monthly Management Information Systems (MIS) reports, variance analyses, and cash flow statements for the executive board.

Internal Controls & Governance

ICFR Implementation: Establish, document, and test Internal Financial Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) to meet listed company governance norms.

SOP Development: Design and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across departments to minimize financial leakage and improve operational efficiency.

Risk Management: Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect company assets.

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

Direct & Indirect Taxes: Ensure timely compliance, filing, and assessment of corporate income tax, GST, and other applicable regulatory levies.

Transfer Pricing: Oversee transfer pricing documentation and compliance for inter-company transactions.

Secretarial Coordination: Work closely with the Company Secretary (CS) to align financial disclosures with corporate governance regulations.

Team Leadership & System Automation

Team Management: Mentor and lead a team of accountants, specialists, and executives, fostering a culture of accountability and precision.

ERP Optimization: Drive the automation of financial workflows and upgrade existing ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) to handle complex public-company reporting.

Pre-IPO & IPO Readiness

Financial Restatement: Restate and prepare historical financial statements in compliance with public listing requirements.

DRHP/RHP Preparation: Collaborate with investment bankers, legal counsels, and auditors to draft financial sections of the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP).

Audit Management: Manage the transition from local audits to Big 4/reputed statutory auditors, ensuring smooth quarterly and annual review processes.

Due Diligence: Provide accurate financial data rooms for merchant bankers, underwriters, and institutional investors during the due diligence phase.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education & Certification

Chartered Accountant (CA), or ICWA/CMA is mandatory.

An MBA in Finance from a premier institute is an added advantage.

Experience

6 to 10 years of post-qualification experience in corporate finance and accounting.

Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a large corporate environment or a well-known listed company.

Deep knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) / IFRS and corporate tax laws.

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in enterprise ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics).

Exceptional financial modeling and advanced MS Excel skills.

Soft Skills

Strong leadership qualities with the ability to manage teams under tight regulatory deadlines.

Excellent communication and presentation skills to interface with external stakeholders like auditors, bankers, and regulators.

High ethical standards, integrity, and analytical thinking.