The Chartered Accountant will be responsible for leading the company’s financial strategy, ensuring robust financial controls, managing working capital, overseeing statutory compliance, and supporting business growth in the bitumen trading/manufacturing environment. The role requires strong exposure to commodity pricing, forex, taxation, and infrastructure-related financial planning.
Role: HEAD OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organization's business objectives and growth plans within the bitumen trading and manufacturing sector.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and long-term strategic planning initiatives.
- Monitor market dynamics, including crude oil and bitumen price fluctuations, and provide financial insights to support commercial and pricing decisions.
- Act as a strategic business partner to the Directors and senior leadership team by providing data-driven financial analysis and recommendations.
- Oversee all finance and accounting functions, including financial reporting, treasury management, taxation, auditing, and regulatory compliance.
- Manage cash flow, working capital requirements, liquidity planning, and overall financial risk management.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions, including management of credit facilities, fund raising, Letters of Credit (LCs), Bank Guarantees (BGs), and project financing.
- Monitor foreign exchange exposure and implement appropriate hedging and risk mitigation strategies for import-export transactions.
- Strengthen credit control processes and optimize receivables, payables, and overall financial efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, including GST, Income Tax, Customs, and corporate laws.
- Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, banking partners, and government authorities on financial and compliance matters.
- Lead internal and statutory audit processes and ensure timely resolution of audit observations and recommendations.
- Drive financial governance, internal controls, and continuous process improvements across the organization.
Qualifications & Experience
- Chartered Accountant (CA)
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a senior finance leadership role, preferably within the bitumen, petrochemical, manufacturing, trading, oil & gas, or commodity-based industries.
- Proven experience in treasury management, trade finance, taxation, and strategic financial planning.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of commodity-based businesses and financial management in volatile pricing environments.
- Expertise in taxation, treasury operations, forex management, trade finance, and banking relationships.
- Excellent strategic planning, analytical, and commercial decision-making capabilities.
- Strong leadership, team management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to corporate governance and compliance.
Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹120,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
