Senior Manager - Finance (Controllership & Process Excellence)

Job Description: Senior Manager - Finance (Controllership & Process Excellence)

Company: Jabsons Foods Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Bharuch, Gujarat

Experience: 1214 Years

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

Reporting to CFO

Role Objective

Jabsons Foods is entering a high-growth phase and planning for an IPO. We are looking for a Senior Manager - Finance to professionalize our finance function. The core mission is to streamline existing accounting processes, implement robust internal controls, and ensure the business is "audit-ready" at all times. While we currently follow IGAAP, the candidate will eventually lead the transition to Ind AS.

Key Responsibility Areas

1. Process Streamlining & Controllership

• Review and overhaul existing accounting workflows to reduce month-end closing cycles (Target: T+5 or T+7).
• Implement rigorous Internal Financial Controls (IFC) across procurement, sales, and payroll to plug leakages.
• Standardize accounting treatments across different plants/units to ensure data consistency.

2. Audit Readiness & Compliance

• Take full ownership of the statutory audit process, ensuring all schedules are prepared proactively.
• Clean up historical reconciliations (Bank, Vendor, and Inter-company) to ensure a "zero-adjustment" audit.
• Ensure 100% compliance with GST, TDS, and Income Tax, focusing on timely and accurate filings.

3. Financial Consolidation & Reporting

• Manage the monthly consolidation of accounts, providing clear variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget).
• Ensure the accuracy of the Fixed Asset Register (FAR) and inventory valuation.

4. IPO Roadmap & Ind AS Preparation

• Assist the leadership team in preparing the financial data required for IPO due diligence.
• Gradually align current accounting practices with Ind AS requirements.
• Coordinate with external consultants to bridge gaps between existing processes and public-listing standards.

5. Working Capital Management

• Monitor and optimize inventory levels and accounts receivable to improve cash flow.
• Strengthen the "Order-to-Cash" and "Procure-to-Pay" cycles.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Education: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).

• Experience: 12 to 14 years in a manufacturing environment (FMCG/Food preferred).

• Technical Skills: * Strong command over IGAAP with a foundational understanding of Ind AS.

• Expertise in Tally/SAP/Oracle Net Suite and advanced MS Excel.
• Proven experience in setting up internal control frameworks (SOPs).