General Manager Accounts

1. Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual standalone and consolidated financial statements (including overseas subsidiaries) as per Ind-AS
• Finalize books of accounts and annual reports; ensure accounting is in line with applicable accounting standards
• Generate monthly performance packs with detailed commentary on actual vs. budget performance
• Publish cost-center and profit-center wise SBU profitability statements
• Drive automation and process improvements in the consolidation cycle

2. Statutory & Internal Audit

• Ensure timely statutory audit, tax audit, cost audit, and quarterly limited review, with full related compliance
• Manage internal audits to minimize queries/observations; coordinate with internal audit team
• Handle statutory and internal auditors, ensuring no significant deficiencies or adverse observations
• Ensure compliance with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR); periodically update RCM and process flow documents (PFDs)

3. Accounting Governance & Controls

• Prepare and maintain the Accounting & Finance Manual and Group Accounting Policy Framework
• Conduct periodic ledger scrutiny and reconciliations across all entities
• Ensure company and associate companies are professionally documented
• Upgrade internal controls, systems, and processes on an ongoing basis

4. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Work closely with direct and indirect tax teams to ensure tax compliance and benefit claims
• Proactively prepare the organization for tax assessments and audits
• Ensure all statutory and industry-specific regulatory compliance, providing required information as needed

5. Treasury, Banking & Payments

• Support treasury, cash flow, and fundraising functions
• Manage banking relationships and operational banking matters
• Lead the accounts payable function, including vendor payments, employee claims, and TDS-related payments

6. Accounting Systems (SAP) & MIS

• Ensure SAP entries and reporting modules align with management needs; lead end-to-end SAP FICO implementation
• Provide timely, quality accounting data to the FP&A function for budgeting, forecasting, MIS, and project controls
• Prepare budget vs. actual reports, cost-center deviations, and intra-head budget transfer reports
• Apprise management on critical matters for long-term balance sheet structuring

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong command of Ind-AS accounting standards
• Expertise in accounts consolidation, including subsidiaries
• Proficiency in standalone financial preparation and financial analysis
• Hands-on experience with SAP FICO and MS Office
• Strong team management and business partnering capability