General Manager Accounts And Finance

Role & responsibilities

1. Finance & Strategic Planning

• Lead the overall finance function, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance monitoring.
• Develop financial strategies aligned with the company's business objectives and growth plans.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital, fund management, and liquidity planning.
• Prepare and review financial MIS, management reports, and financial analysis for senior management.

2. Accounts & Financial Operations

• Lead the end-to-end accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, and finalization of accounts.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, balance sheets, profit and loss accounts, and cash flow statements.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Monitor project-wise and business-unit-wise accounting, costing, and profitability.

3. Statutory Compliance & Taxation

• Ensure timely compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, including GST, TDS, Income Tax, ROC, and other relevant laws.
• Oversee GST returns, TDS returns, tax assessments, and related documentation.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax consultants, and other professional advisors.
• Ensure timely completion of statutory, internal, and tax audits.
• Monitor changes in financial regulations and ensure appropriate implementation within the organization.

4. Team Leadership & Department Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Finance, Accounts, and Compliance teams.
• Allocate responsibilities, establish performance expectations, and monitor team productivity.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure consistent implementation across the department.
• Review the team's work, ensure timely deliverables, and maintain accuracy in financial operations.

5. Internal Controls, Audit & Process Improvement

• Establish and strengthen internal financial controls to safeguard company assets and minimize financial risks.
• Implement effective approval mechanisms, financial checks, and control procedures.
• Identify operational gaps, process inefficiencies, and potential financial irregularities.
• Drive automation and process improvements in accounting, reporting, and compliance activities.

Preferred candidate profile

• CA / CMA / MBA in Finance or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• 10 to 18 years of relevant experience in Finance, Accounts, and Compliance, preferably in a structured corporate organization.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a Finance & Accounts department at a senior management level.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, taxation, statutory compliance, and audit management.
• Experience in financial planning, budgeting, cash flow management, and working capital optimization.
• Strong understanding of internal financial controls, accounting systems, and process implementation.
• Experience in team management, stakeholder coordination, and cross-functional leadership.
• Proficiency in Tally ERP software and MS Excel.