General Manager - Accounts & Finance - CA

Job Description: GM Accounts & Finance

Location: Nanakramguda, Hyderabad.

Industry: Real Estate

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting To: Managing Director/Designated Partners

Experience: Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in the real estate industry

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) from a reputed institution

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused GM Accounts & Finance to lead the company's finance, accounting, taxation, compliance, audit, and financial planning functions. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Chartered Accountant with at least six years of relevant experience in the real estate industry and strong hands-on expertise in statutory filings, internal controls, audits, banking relationships, taxation, and stakeholder management.

The GM A&F will work closely with the leadership team to support strategic decision-making, maintain financial discipline, strengthen governance, and ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Candidate Profile:

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) from a reputed institution. (Plus MBA will be an added advantage)

- Minimum 6 years of relevant post-qualification experience, preferably in a senior finance role within the real estate industry.

- Strong hands-on experience in taxation, statutory compliance, regulatory filings, auditing, internal controls, and financial reporting.

- Demonstrated experience dealing with banks, tax authorities, external auditors, lenders, and financial institutions.

- Sound knowledge of real estate accounting, project finance, cost control, cash-flow management, and revenue recognition.

- Working knowledge of RERA, GST, TDS, income tax, corporate law, and applicable accounting standards.

- Experience in arranging and managing project finance, working capital, and other funding facilities.

- Proficiency in ERP/accounting software, advanced Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy and Planning:

- Develop and implement the company's financial strategy in alignment with its business and growth objectives.

- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and long-term financial planning.

- Provide timely financial analysis and commercial insights to the management team.

- Evaluate the financial viability of real estate projects, including project costs, profitability, funding requirements, and return on investment.

- Monitor project-wise budgets, collections, receivables, payables, and fund utilisation.

- Identify financial risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

Accounting and Financial Reporting:

- Oversee the complete accounting function and ensure accurate maintenance of books of accounts.

- Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

- Maintain project-wise accounts, cost records, management information systems, and financial dashboards.

- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.

- Review bank reconciliations, vendor payments, customer receipts, general ledgers, and financial closures.

- Present accurate financial reports to the Board and senior management.

Taxation, Compliance and Filings:

- Ensure timely and accurate completion of all statutory, tax, and regulatory filings.

- Oversee compliance relating to direct tax, GST, TDS, corporate law, RERA, and other applicable regulations.

- Manage tax assessments, notices, appeals, reconciliations, and interactions with tax authorities.

- Maintain a comprehensive compliance calendar and ensure that all deadlines are met.

- Monitor changes in tax, accounting, financial, and real estate regulations and assess their impact on the business.

- Coordinate with legal and secretarial teams on corporate and regulatory compliance matters.

Audit and Internal Controls:

- Establish and maintain robust internal controls, financial policies, and standard operating procedures.

- Lead internal, statutory, tax, and other regulatory audits.

- Coordinate with internal and external auditors and ensure the timely closure of audit observations.

- Strengthen controls relating to procurement, payments, collections, contracts, project expenditure, and revenue recognition.

- Prevent financial irregularities through regular reviews, risk assessments, and control testing.

- Ensure proper maintenance and availability of financial records and supporting documentation.

Banking, Funding and Treasury:

- Build and manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, lenders, investors, and other funding partners.

- Arrange project finance, working capital, term loans, and other credit facilities.

- Lead funding proposals, lender presentations, financial due diligence, and loan documentation.

- Monitor borrowing costs, debt obligations, covenants, repayments, and utilisation of funds.

- Manage liquidity, working capital, cash flows, and treasury operations.

- Negotiate competitive terms with banks and financial institutions.

Stakeholder Management:

- Act as the principal finance contact for banks, tax authorities, external auditors, financial institutions, consultants, and regulatory bodies.

- Support the Board, investors, and senior management with accurate financial information and recommendations.

- Coordinate with project, sales, procurement, legal, operations, and administration teams.

- Represent the company during assessments, audits, lender reviews, and regulatory discussions.

- Communicate complex financial matters clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Team Leadership:

- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounts team.

- Define clear responsibilities, performance standards, and review mechanisms.

- Build a culture of accountability, accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

- Implement appropriate financial systems and automation to improve efficiency and reporting quality.

Preferred Attributes:

- Strong analytical, commercial, and strategic thinking abilities.

- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

- High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.

- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple statutory and business deadlines.

- Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of independently leading the finance function.

- Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and manage an effective finance team.