Chartered Accountant Finance & Accounts

Job Purpose

To manage and oversee financial accounting, statutory compliance, taxation, banking, MIS and financial reporting, ensuring accurate records, timely compliance and effective financial control.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including general ledger, payables, receivables, bank entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly MIS, cash-flow statements, budgets, forecasts and management reports.
• Coordinate statutory audits, tax audits and financial statement finalisation with auditors.
• Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF/ESI and other applicable statutory requirements. Review GST returns, reconciliations, input tax credit, TDS returns and tax payments.
• Manage banking activities including working capital, term loans, LC/BG, remittances and bank reconciliations.
• Monitor receivables, payables, credit exposure and working-capital requirements.
• Support project finance, capex accounting, fixed assets and subsidy/incentive documentation.
• Coordinate with banks, auditors, consultants, government departments and other financial stakeholders. Establish and monitor internal financial controls, approval processes and documentation.
• Assist management with financial analysis, costing, investment decisions and business plans.
• Ensure proper accounting records, supporting documents and compliance with applicable accounting standards.

Qualification & Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) – ICAI. 3–7 years of post-qualification experience in manufacturing / industrial companies preferred.
• Strong experience in GST, Income Tax, audit, banking, working capital and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP/accounting software and advanced MS Excel.

4. Desired Skills

• Strong analytical, accounting and financial management skills.
• Good knowledge of Indian taxation and statutory compliance.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with banks, auditors and consultants.
• High attention to detail, integrity and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and support senior management with timely financial information.

5. Key Performance Areas (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of books of accounts and MIS.
• On-time statutory, tax and audit compliance.
• Effective working-capital and cash-flow management.
• Banking, LC/BG and finance documentation accuracy.
• Strong internal controls and timely closure of audit observations.