Finance Manager

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to lead financial reporting, audit closure, and monthly/quarterly financial processes. The role requires a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with at least 2 year’s relevant industry experience, possessing strong technical knowledge of Ind AS and hands-on expertise in financial controls. The candidate should be able to collaborate effectively with the team, drive reconciliations, and ensure accuracy of FS preparation on a quarterly basis, with benchmarking against listed peer entities.

Responsibilities

1. Financial Statements & Reporting

• Prepare quarterly financial statements as per Ind AS and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all supporting schedules reconcile with the Trial Balance (TB) on a quarterly basis.
• Perform peer benchmarking and variance analysis with listed entities.

2. Month-End & Costing

• Drive month-end closing activities, including provisions, accruals, and adjustments.
• Finalise COGS computation in line with business operations and inventory valuation principles.
• Collaborate with the team to validate expense provisions and ensure correct period cut-offs.

3. Audit & Compliance

• Lead audit closure process and act as the primary point of contact for statutory and internal auditors.
• Ensure compliance with Ind AS, Companies Act, and other applicable laws/regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and resolve audit queries in a timely manner.

4. Team Collaboration & Communication

• Work with cross-functional teams (Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, Tech) to ensure accurate and timely data flow into finance.
• Mentor and guide team members to improve reconciliations, provisions, and reporting processes.
• Establish discipline in timelines for financial closure.

5. Financial Control & Governance

• Ensure strong internal controls around revenue, cost, and provisions.
• Review reconciliations for balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Monitor working capital elements and provide management with key insights.

Qualification & Skills:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in the industry.
• Strong knowledge of Ind AS, financial reporting, and audit processes.
• Ability to prepare FS on a quarterly basis and drive audit closure independently.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work across teams.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with ERPs (Oracle).
• Familiarity with MIS reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Process-oriented mindset with exposure to automation in financial reporting.

Skills Required

MIS Reporting, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Reporting