Job Title: General Manager - Accounts, Finance & Compliance
Department:
Finance & Accounts
Reports To:
Managing Director
Location:
Vashi Navi Mumbai
Experience Required:
12+ years
Qualifications:
CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent. Minimum 12 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Experience in manufacturing/export-driven industries is highly desirable.
Industry:
Manufacturing & Export-Import Role
Summary:
The General Manager - Accounts, Finance & Compliance will be responsible for end-to-end financial operations, strategic treasury management, regulatory compliance, direct and indirect taxation, banking relationships, forex risk mitigation, and statutory audit oversight. This role requires a seasoned finance leader with deep domain knowledge and the ability to lead cross functional teams while ensuring financial discipline and risk control.
Key Responsibilities:
1.
Strategic Financial Management :
Supervise preparation of monthly and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow). Review management reports including MIS and profitability tracking. Guide month-end/year-end closing and audit processes in alignment with statutory requirements.
2.
Treasury & Forex Management:
Manage daily cash flow and optimal utilization of working capital. Monitor and manage treasury operations including investments, surplus fund management, and intercompany transfers. Handle foreign exchange exposures, hedge currency risk, and oversee forward contracts. Liaise with banks and financial institutions to secure cost-effective funding (LCs, SBLCs, ECBs, CC limits, etc.).
3.
Taxation & Compliance:
Ensure timely and accurate filing of all statutory returns - GST, TDS, PF, PT, ESIC, Advance Tax, and Income Tax and payments there of. Supervise GST reconciliation, ITC matching, audit preparation, and representation before departments as needed. Oversee ROC filings, FEMA/RBI compliance (including BOE, EBRC, and FCGPR/FCTRS wherever applicable). Liaison with external consultants and legal advisors for tax assessments and notices.
4.
Audit & Risk Management:
Ensure completion of Stock Audit, Statutory and GST audits within timelines. Resolve audit observations and implement process improvements for better control and compliance. Monitor suspense accounts, bad debts, and high-risk transactions; ensure reconciliations are complete.
5.
Banking & Documentation:
Oversee preparation and review of CMA data, QIS reports, LC/Bank Guarantee documentation. Coordinate with banks for limits renewal, submission of financials, and compliance declarations. Manage RBI compliance related to export-import transactions (e.g., BOEs, SWIFTs, AD bank filings).
6.
Export/Import Finance
: Supervise documentation and financial coordination of exports (LUT, Star Export certifications, etc.). Oversee imports including BOEs, customs payments, and duty reconciliations. Manage Auditor's certifications, export turnover declarations, and write-off settlements.
7.
Leadership & Team Development
: Lead and mentor the finance, accounts, and compliance teams across units. Ensure team adherence to timelines and upskilling through process training. Provide strategic financial inputs to senior management for business decision-making.
Key Competencies:
Deep knowledge of Indian accounting standards, taxation laws, and compliance regulations.
Proven experience in treasury operations and forex risk management.
Strong banking network and understanding of credit facilities, trade finance.
Ability to manage audits and ensure end-to-end financial hygiene.
Excellent leadership, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills.