Associate Manager - F&A

Purpose/Objective

Responsible for overseeing all finance and accounting activities of the Port business, including Budgetary Control, Management Information Systems (MIS), Accounting, Treasury and Working Capital Management, Receivables Management, Financial Reporting, Audits, and Statutory Compliance.
The role will partner with business leadership to drive financial performance, ensure governance, and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities of Role

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Financial Planning & Budgeting - Coordinate annual Operating Expenditure (OPEX) and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) budget preparation, consolidation, approval, and periodic reviews.
- Monitor budget utilization and provide variance analysis with actionable recommendations.
- Support business teams in evaluating CAPEX proposals through financial feasibility and investment analysis.
Business Performance & MIS - Monitor and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue, profitability, and key financial performance indicators.
- Identify performance gaps, highlight business risks, and recommend corrective actions to management.
- Ensure timely preparation and dissemination of monthly MIS reports and facilitate reviews with business stakeholders.
Financial Reporting & Accounting - Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Review books of accounts and financial reports to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
- Drive process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and reporting quality.
Working Capital & Treasury Management - Manage cash flow planning and monitoring to ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
- Oversee receivables management and implement measures to improve collections and reduce outstanding dues.
- Support treasury operations, including short-term investment decisions and fund management.
Audit, Controls & Compliance - Ensure implementation of internal audit recommendations and strengthen internal control mechanisms.
- Coordinate and ensure timely completion of statutory audits and closure of audit observations.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor adherence to corporate governance policies and financial control frameworks.

Technical Competencies

Financial Reporting & Accounting,Audit & Compliance Management,Business Partnering,Financial Planning & Analysis

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification - Chartered Accountant (CA) Experience - Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts, preferably in a large manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics, port, or industrial setup.
- Hands-on experience in financial reporting, balance sheet finalization, budgeting, treasury management, and statutory audits.
- Proven experience in handling audit compliance and statutory requirements.
- Strong analytical, financial planning, and stakeholder management skills.