Manager Accounts & Finance

Job Location: Pune (Camp)

Industry: Real Estate / Construction / Promoter & Developer

Reporting to: Head – Finance / CFO

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced and technology-savvy Manager – Accounts & Finance to lead the Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A and Tax Compliance functions for a leading promoter, developer and construction group in Pune.

The role will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, smooth monthly closing, effective tax compliance, robust MIS and FP&A support, and efficient utilisation of the organisation's ERP system. The position will also lead and mentor the accounting team and drive process discipline, automation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Financial Reporting

* Lead day-to-day accounting operations across the group and ensure accuracy, completeness and timely recording of financial transactions.

* Drive the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process.

* Review general ledger, reconciliations, provisions, accruals, revenue, costs, receivables, payables and other accounting schedules.

* Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for construction projects, development activities, land transactions, project costs and related-party transactions.

* Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

2. MIS, FP&A & Business Support

* Lead preparation of monthly MIS, project-wise profitability reports, budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections and variance analysis.

* Provide meaningful financial insights to management on project performance, costs, margins, working capital and cash flows.

* Develop and improve management dashboards and analytical reports to support business decision-making.

* Work closely with project, commercial, procurement and business teams to ensure timely and accurate financial information.

3. Tax & Statutory Compliance

* Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance, including GST, TDS, Income Tax and other applicable statutory requirements.

* Ensure timely filing of returns, payments, reconciliations and responses to tax/statutory queries.

* Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors and consultants wherever required.

* Monitor changes in tax laws and assess their impact on the business.

4. ERP & Process Management

* Take ownership of the ERP system from a finance and accounting perspective and ensure smooth and effective utilisation by the accounting and business teams.

* Work with ERP teams/consultants to configure processes, improve controls and develop MIS reports.

* Should have the ability to understand business requirements and design/define ERP-based MIS and reporting solutions.

* Experience with ERP platforms such as Highrise, SAP or equivalent will be an advantage.

* Drive standardisation, automation, internal controls and continuous improvement of finance processes.

5. Audit & Compliance

* Coordinate statutory, tax and internal audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.

* Maintain appropriate documentation and supporting schedules for audit and management review.

* Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.

6. Team Leadership

* Lead, guide and motivate the accounting team to deliver accurate, timely and reliable financial information.

* Allocate responsibilities, monitor performance and develop team capabilities.

* Establish a process-oriented and accountability-driven culture within the finance function.

Required Skills & Competencies

* In-depth knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and month-end/year-end close processes.

* Strong understanding of the real estate, construction, promoter and developer business, including project accounting and project-wise financial analysis.

* Strong knowledge of FP&A, MIS, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.

* Good understanding of GST, TDS, Income Tax and other statutory compliances relevant to the business.

* Strong ERP knowledge with the ability to use technology for process improvement and MIS development.

* Experience with Highrise, SAP or similar ERP systems will be preferred.

* Technology-savvy and comfortable working with ERP, reporting tools, Excel and data-driven financial analysis.

* Strong process orientation, attention to detail and analytical ability.

* Excellent people-management, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

* Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables in a fast-paced business environment.

Qualification & Experience

* Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5 years of post qualification experience or completion of CA articleship with 10 years of experience in leading the accounting/finance function.

* Candidates with substantial experience in a real estate, construction, promoter or developer organisation will be strongly preferred.

* Proven experience in managing accounting teams and delivering monthly MIS, financial close, statutory compliance and management reporting.

Key Success Measures

* Timely and accurate monthly financial close.

* Quality and timeliness of MIS and management reporting.

* Effective project-wise financial and cost reporting.

* Timely statutory and tax compliance.

* Smooth and effective ERP operations.

* Strong financial controls and audit readiness.

* Improved finance processes, automation and reporting.

* Effective leadership and development of the accounting team.

Ideal Candidate: A hands-on, commercially oriented and technology-savvy manager who combines strong accounting fundamentals with deep real-estate/construction business understanding, ERP expertise, analytical capability and people leadership skills.

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