Head - Accounts & Finance - CA

Job Description:

Job Specification:

1. Experience:

- 7+ years of professional experience in finance and accounts, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

2. Qualifications:

- Chartered Accountant (CA).

3. Skill Requirements:

- Expertise in accounting, taxation, and costing.

- Hands-on experience in budgeting and working capital management.

- Proven experience in leading and managing a team of 7 - 10 people.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

- Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Leadership:

- Work closely with the Commercial Director on the organization's financial activities and operations.

- Contribute to the company's Strategic Management and Governance Framework.

2. Operational Excellence:

- Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and identify opportunities to improve processes within the Finance & Accounts function.

- Lead operational support initiatives to streamline financial activities and maximize efficiency.

- Ensure customer cycle continues to function smoothly and any deviations or gaps are identified and corrected.

- Continuously monitor the organization's financial health through business process improvements, profitability management, and tracking Key Result Areas (KRAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

3. Fundraising and Working Capital Management:

- Oversee fundraising activities and manage working capital effectively, with a particular focus on export-related operations.

- Manage the entire working capital cycle including Debtors, Inventories and creditors and suggest ways to optimize the function.

4. Growth and Business Planning:

- Support short-term and long-term business plans through robust budgeting and cost control measures.

- Identify and execute organic and inorganic growth opportunities in alignment with business goals.

- Play a pivotal role in key financial decisions, such as project investments and business expansions.

- Ensure Return on investment on the new projects that the company deep dives into.

5. Taxation and Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with taxation laws and oversee export-related tax refunds and clearances.

- Proficiency in managing laws related to GST/TDS deductions is a must.

6. Cost Control and Project Accounting:

- Manage project accounting and implement cost control strategies to optimize profitability and resource utilization.

7. Audit and Finalization:

- Supervise accounts finalization and provide support for statutory audits and internal audits.

8. Team Leadership:

- Manage, mentor, and motivate a team of finance professionals to achieve organizational goals and ensure seamless functioning of the department.