Chartered Accountant

URGENT HIRING FOR CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT (CA) – HEAD OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTS / CFO

Immediate preferred

Location: Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reporting To: Director

Experience: 10–15 Years

CTC: ₹18 LPA

Industry: Railway Infrastructure | EPC | HVAC | Elevators & Escalators | Engineering Projects

We are looking for an experienced Chartered Accountant to lead the Finance & Accounts function and oversee financial reporting, project accounting, taxation, working capital, banking, MIS, audits and statutory compliances. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in EPC/Infrastructure/Engineering projects, preferably with exposure to Indian Railways/Government projects.

Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Lead overall accounting operations and finalization of accounts.

• Prepare/review P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and MIS reports.

• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, Ind AS/Accounting Standards and applicable regulations.

• Drive cost optimization, financial controls and cash-flow management.

• Support management in fund raising/IPO readiness and financial planning.

2. Project / EPC Accounting

• Manage project-wise accounting, WIP, costing and profitability analysis.

• Monitor project budgets vs. actuals, revenue, expenses, margins and cost overruns.

• Review RA Bills, customer billing, certification, advances, retention and security deposits.

• Monitor subcontractor/vendor bills, deductions and recoveries.

• Coordinate with Project, Commercial, Purchase and Site teams.

3. Railway / Government Project Finance

• Handle financial requirements of Indian Railways and Government projects.

• Review contracts, tenders, work orders and financial clauses.

• Monitor billing, collections, claims, deductions, EMDs and Performance Bank Guarantees.

• Analyse project/tender financial viability and project economics.

4. Taxation & Compliance

• Oversee GST, TDS and Income Tax compliance and reconciliations.

• Review GST returns, ITC reconciliation, e-invoicing and e-way bills.

• Handle tax/GST notices, assessments and departmental correspondence.

• Coordinate Statutory, Tax, Internal and GST Audits.

5. Banking, Treasury & Working Capital

• Manage cash flow, working capital and fund-flow requirements.

• Liaise with banks and financial institutions.

• Manage BGs, Performance Guarantees, EMDs, LCs, CC/OD limits and other banking facilities.

• Monitor receivables, payables and optimize working-capital utilization.

6. MIS & Management Reporting

• Prepare and present Project Profitability, Budget vs Actual, Receivables/Payables Ageing, Cash Flow, Working Capital, Order Book, EBITDA/Gross Margin and Monthly MIS.

• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to improve profitability and cash flow.

7. Team Leadership & Controls

• Lead and mentor the Finance & Accounts team.

• Establish effective accounting, approval, internal-control and SOP systems.

• Improve automation, reporting efficiency and financial discipline.

Candidate Profile

Mandatory:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – ICAI Member.

• 10–15 years of relevant experience with substantial post-qualification exposure.

• Strong experience in EPC / Infrastructure / Engineering / Construction / Project-based businesses.

Preferred:

• Experience with Indian Railways/Government projects.

• Exposure to HVAC, MEP, Elevators & Escalators.

• CMA/MBA Finance or additional relevant qualification.

Key Skills

Financial Accounting | Project/EPC Accounting | Ind AS | GST | TDS | Income Tax | Budgeting & Forecasting | Cost Control | Working Capital | Cash Flow | BG/LC Management | RA Billing | MIS | Audit | Internal Controls | Contract & Project Economics

Software: Tally Prime/ERP, SAP/Oracle or other ERP, Advanced MS Excel; Power BI/MIS tools preferred.

Key Success Measures

• Timely and accurate financial reporting and statutory compliance.

• Strong project-wise cost control and profitability.

• Improved working-capital cycle and cash-flow management.

• Reduction in financial leakages and unnecessary costs.

• Strengthened internal financial controls and audit closure.

• Effective management of banking facilities, BGs and project receivables.