Chartered Accountant

Role & responsibilities

Financial Planning & Reporting

• Lead budgeting, forecasting cycles, and monthly financial performance analysis with minimal supervision.
• Prepare and present variance analysis reports and management reporting decks to senior stakeholders.
• Build and maintain financial models for scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and business cases.

Accounting & Compliance

• Own month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Ensure compliance with Ind-AS / applicable accounting standards; stay current on regulatory changes.
• Lead or co-lead audit preparation, manage auditor queries, and maintain robust documentation.

Business Partnering & Analysis

• Partner with business units to analyse costs, revenues, profitability drivers, and operational efficiencies.
• Develop dashboards, KPI trackers, and data packs to support leadership decision-making.
• Provide actionable insights on financial performance and flag risks proactively.

Treasury & Controls

• Manage cash flow monitoring, banking coordination, and treasury documentation.
• Conduct process reviews, identify control gaps, and support internal audit activities.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives within the finance function.

Key Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 14 years of post-qualification experience.
• Minimum 60% aggregate marks in CA Final (both groups) – mandatory.
• Prior experience in industry finance roles (FP&A, management accounting, business finance) preferred; Big 4 / mid-tier audit firm background with industry transition also considered.

Technical Skills

• Strong grasp of financial statements, Ind-AS, and accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel proficiency: pivot tables, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, financial modelling, large dataset handling.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Tally or equivalent) and MIS reporting tools.
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.

Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management – able to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
• Proactive, ownership-driven mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.