Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Accounting & Reporting • • Manage complete accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Bank Reconciliation. • Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of books of accounts. • Prepare MIS, financial statements, management reports, and variance analysis. • Monitor accounting accuracy and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards. • Coordinate with auditors for statutory, tax, and internal audits. 2. Taxation & Statutory Compliance • • Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, Advance Tax, and other applicable statutory requirements. • Review GST returns, reconciliations, input tax credit, and tax assessments. • Coordinate with tax consultants and statutory authorities whenever required. • Ensure proper documentation and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 3. Budgeting & Financial Planning • • Lead annual budgeting and forecasting activities. • Prepare departmental and plant-wise budgets in coordination with respective functions. • Monitor actual performance against budgets and highlight significant variances. • Support management in financial planning and business decision-making. 4. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management • • Prepare and monitor daily/weekly/monthly cash-flow projections. • Manage working capital, receivables, payables, inventory, and banking operations. • Monitor customer outstanding and improve collection efficiency. • Ensure optimum utilization of company funds and working capital. 5. Costing & Manufacturing Finance • • Monitor product costing, manufacturing costs, overheads, and cost variances. • Analyze raw material, utilities, labour, production, and overhead costs. • Support management in product profitability and pricing decisions. • Work closely with Production, Procurement, Stores, Sales, and Operations teams to control costs. 6. Internal Controls & Process Improvement • • Establish and strengthen financial controls and accounting processes. • Identify financial risks, control gaps, and opportunities for process improvement. • Ensure proper authorization and documentation for financial transactions. • Drive automation and improvement of Finance & Accounts processes through ERP systems. 7. Banking & Treasury • • Manage banking relationships and routine banking transactions. • Coordinate with banks for working capital facilities, guarantees, LC, and other banking requirements. • Monitor fund utilization, interest costs, and banking charges. • Support management in evaluating financing and investment requirements. 8. Audit & Compliance • • Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax auditors, and other external agencies. • Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions. • Maintain proper records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes. 9. Team Management • • Lead, guide, and develop the Finance & Accounts team. • Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance. • Ensure timely completion of accounting, reporting, taxation, and compliance activities. • Develop SOPs and improve team productivity and accountability. Required Skills & Competencies • • Strong knowledge of financial accounting, taxation, GST, costing, budgeting, and MIS. • Strong understanding of internal controls and audit processes. • Good communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills. • Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities. Preferred Experience • • 7–10 years of relevant experience, preferably in a chemical, pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, or manufacturing company. • CA qualification is mandatory. • Experience in plant finance, manufacturing costing, working capital management, and Odoo implementation will be an advantage.