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.