FINANCE MANAGER

Position Title

Finance Manager (Chartered Accountant)

Location

Chennai, India (Headquarters) – with oversight of multiple branch offices across India

Reporting To

Managing Director

Company Overview

We are an Engineering and Technology company headquartered in Chennai with diversified operations across:

·       Product distribution

·       Manufacturing

·       Software services

The company has multiple branches across India and is actively engaged in domestic and international trade, including significant import and export transactions.

Position Summary

·       The Finance Manager will be responsible for end-to-end financial management of the organization, including accounting, financial planning, statutory and regulatory compliances, taxation, audits, and support to management in strategic and operational decision-making. The role requires a qualified Chartered Accountant with strong hands-on experience in multi-entity, multi-location operations and exposure to manufacturing, services, and international trade.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• ·       Oversee and manage complete books of accounts for the company and its branches.
  
• ·       Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  
• ·       Consolidation of accounts across multiple business verticals and locations.
  
• ·       Maintain robust internal controls and accounting processes.
  
• ·       Monitor cost structures, margins, and profitability across business lines.
  

2. Statutory, Regulatory & Tax Compliance

·       Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including:

o   Income Tax Act

o   GST (including multi-state registrations)

o   Companies Act, 2013

o   FEMA regulations (imports, exports, foreign remittances)

o   Customs

·       Timely filing of GST returns, income tax returns, TDS/TCS, ROC filings, and other statutory returns.

·       Liaison with statutory authorities, auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory bodies.

3. Audit & Risk Management

• ·       Coordinate and manage statutory audits, tax audits, internal audits, and cost audits (if applicable).
  
• ·       Address audit observations and implement corrective actions.
  
• ·       Identify financial, compliance, and operational risks and recommend mitigation measures.
  

4. Treasury, Banking & Cash Flow Management

• ·       Manage cash flows, working capital, and fund utilization.
  
• ·       Handle banking relationships, including credit facilities, LC/BG, packing credit, and export finance.
  
• ·       Oversee forex transactions, hedging strategies, and exchange risk management.
  
• ·       Ensure timely collections, vendor payments, and reconciliation of accounts.
  

5. Budgeting, Forecasting & MIS

• ·       Prepare budgets, periodic forecasts, and variance analysis.
  
• ·       Develop and present MIS reports to the MD and senior management.
  
• ·       Provide actionable insights on financial performance, cost optimization, and growth opportunities.
  

6. Import–Export & International Trade Finance

• ·       Manage accounting and compliance related to imports and exports.
  
• ·       Ensure proper documentation for customs, DGFT, and FEMA compliance.
  
• ·       Coordinate with logistics partners, CHA, banks, and export incentive authorities.
  
• ·       Track export incentives, duty drawbacks, and related claims.
  

7. Business Support & Strategic Advisory

• ·       Partner with business heads to support pricing, contracts, and commercial negotiations.
  
• ·       Evaluate financial viability of new projects, investments, and expansions.
  
• ·       Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, or strategic alliances if required.
  
• ·       Assist in system improvements, ERP implementation, and process automation.
  

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capability.

Requirements

Skills & Competencies

• ·       Strong accounting, analytical, and financial management skills.
  
• ·       Sound knowledge of Indian statutory and regulatory frameworks.
  
• ·       Ability to handle multiple business verticals and branches.
  
• ·       Proficiency in ERP systems (Tally, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and MS Excel.
  
• ·       Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
• ·       High integrity, attention to detail, and ownership mindset.
  
• ·       Ability to work independently and closely with top management.
  

Key Attributes

• ·       Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.
  
• ·       Hands-on and solution-oriented approach.
  
• ·       Comfortable working in a fast-growing, dynamic SME environment.
  
• ·       Willingness to travel occasionally to branch locations.
  

Benefits

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capability.