Role :- AVP/Sr Finance Manager (Qualified Chartered Accountant)
Role Summary
The incumbent will be part of the India Finance team and will be responsible for managing the Finance & Accounting function, ensuring Statutory compliance, Controllership, Treasury management, Financial reporting, Taxation (Direct, Indirect), Audit, Internal controls, and business partnering activities.
The role requires a hands-on finance professional with strong expertise in Indian accounting standards, Audit Standards, IGAAP, IAS, taxation, treasury operations, risk management, ICFR compliance, and Internal & Stat audit governance.
Accounting, Financial Reporting
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Drive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close activities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with corporate reporting timelines.
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Review P&L trends and provide insightful variance analysis and management commentary to leadership.
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Perform detailed Balance Sheet reconciliations and ensure resolution of outstanding items.
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Regular Trial Balance Review/Monitoring, Ensure accuracy and completeness of Financial Statements, same compliant with Audit standards.
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Ensure intercompany reconciliations, settlements, and confirmations are completed in a timely manner.
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Prepare and present timely, accurate, and complete financial statements in compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), IGAAP, and group reporting requirements.
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Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of Trial Balance, General Ledger, Balance Sheet, and Profit & Loss accounts.
Treasury & Cash Management
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Interface with banks and internal stakeholders for banking operations, foreign exchange requirements, and funding arrangements, deposits
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Manage treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital management.
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Ensure adequate funding for business operations through effective cash management practices.
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Ensure compliance with RBI, FEMA, and banking regulations applicable to treasury transactions.
Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing
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Ensure compliance with Indian direct tax laws and regulations.
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Review and oversee preparation of corporate income tax returns, advance tax computations, TDS compliance, and tax audits.
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Manage Transfer Pricing documentation, policies, benchmarking studies, and statutory filings.
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Coordinate with external consultants and tax authorities on assessments, notices, and litigation matters.
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Identify tax planning opportunities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
Indirect Tax (GST)
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Oversee GST compliance including preparation, review, reconciliation, and filing of GST returns.
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Ensure GST reconciliations between books, returns, and GST portal records.
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Handle GST audits, assessments, notices, ITC reviews, refunds, and RCM compliance.
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Liaise with tax consultants and authorities for dispute resolution and compliance matters.
Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing
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Ensure compliance with Indian tax laws and regulations.
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Review Support and oversee preparation of corporate income tax returns, advance tax computations, TDS compliance, and tax audits.
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Manage Transfer Pricing documentation, policies, benchmarking studies, and statutory filings.
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Co-ordinate with Regional/Global tax team or tax advisory team for tax queries resolution and reply on notices.
Audit Management
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Support/ Lead statutory, tax, internal, and group audits ensuring timely closure without significant audit findings.
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Coordinate with external auditors, internal auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
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Ensure audit readiness through proper documentation, reconciliations, and compliance monitoring.
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Drive closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective action plans.
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Monitor audit compliance status and periodically update management on key findings and mitigation plans.
Internal Audit & ICFR
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Partner with internal audit teams to evaluate business processes, identify control gaps, and mitigate operational risks.
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Develop and implement remediation plans for audit observations.
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Conduct periodic risk assessments and ensure adequate financial and operational controls are maintained.
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Design, implement, review, and maintain an effective Internal Financial Controls framework in compliance with Companies Act requirements and group policies.
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Periodically assess effectiveness of key financial controls and ensure timely remediation of identified deficiencies.
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Coordinate management testing and external auditor reviews of ICFR controls.
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Ensure documentation of process narratives, risk-control matrices (RCMs), and control evidence.
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Drive continuous enhancement of financial control effectiveness and process standardization.
Compliance & Governance
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Ensure compliance with Companies Act, FEMA, RBI regulations, accounting standards, taxation laws, and group policies.
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Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and financial information.
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Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and assess business impact.
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Support corporate secretarial, regulatory, and compliance-related activities as required.
Team Leadership
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Lead and mentor finance team members.
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Drive capability building, succession planning, and performance management.
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Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and stakeholder collaboration.
Profile :
Qualification
Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
Additional qualifications such as Diploma in IFRS would be an advantage.
Experience
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8–10 years of post-qualification experience in Finance & Accounting, preferably in a GCC Setup (multinational organization).
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Strong experience in:
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Financial reporting and controllership
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Finalization of financial statements
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Direct and indirect taxation
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Treasury and cash management
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Statutory and internal audits
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ICFR/SOX/Internal Controls
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Transfer pricing and regulatory compliance
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Business partnering and financial planning
Technical Skills
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Strong knowledge of Ind AS, IFRS, IGAAP, and Companies Act provisions.
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In-depth understanding of Indian Direct Tax, GST, FEMA, and RBI regulations.
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Experience with ERP systems such as Workday Financials or equivalent.
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Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
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Experience in handling audits, compliance reviews, and internal control frameworks.
Key Competencies
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Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
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High attention to detail and ownership mindset.
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Strong communication and presentation skills.
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Ability to operate in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
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Proven ability to partner with senior leadership and drive business outcomes.
Pune, India
