Sr. Manager-Finance & Accounts

Job Description Sr. Manager – Finance & Accounts

Location: Gwalior Plant, Madhya Pradesh

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reporting To: Plant Head / Head – Finance & Accounts

Experience: 10–15 years

Industry: Ethanol / Distillery / Manufacturing Plant

Job Purpose

Responsible for managing the end-to-end Finance & Accounts function of the Gwalior Ethanol Plant, including accounting, ERP, taxation, working capital, banking, statutory compliance and monthly financial closure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage General Accounting, GL, Trial Balance and month-end closing activities.
• Handle Finance & Accounts operations through Lighthouse ERP, including accounting entries, ledger review and reporting.
• Manage Accounts Receivable & Payable, ageing, reconciliation and collection/payment follow-up.
• Prepare and review monthly Balance Sheet, P&L schedules, provisions, accruals and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS and other applicable taxation requirements, including GST reconciliation and returns.
• Manage banking activities, Bank Reconciliation, fund transfers, bank documentation and coordination with bankers.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, receivables, payables and inventory, and provide regular MIS to management.
• Prepare Drawing Power (DP) statements and coordinate with banks for working-capital limits.
• Coordinate with Statutory/Internal/Tax Auditors and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Coordinate with Commercial, Purchase, Stores, Production and Corporate Finance for financial and operational matters.
• Ensure strong internal financial controls, SOP compliance and accuracy of plant accounts.
• Lead and supervise the plant Finance & Accounts team.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• CA(I) / M.Com / B.Com with relevant experience.
• 10–15 years of experience, preferably in Ethanol, Distillery, Sugar, Biofuel or Process Manufacturing Plant.
• Ethanol/Distillery Plant exposure is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience in Plant Accounting, GST, Banking, Working Capital and DP preparation.
• Working knowledge of Lighthouse ERP or any comparable ERP.Role & responsibilities