JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Senior Accounts Manager
Department: Finance & Accounts
Location: SKM Animal Feeds & Foods (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer / General Manager – Finance
Position Summary
The Senior Accounts Manager shall be responsible for leading and managing the Finance & Accounts function of the organization by ensuring accurate financial accounting, timely financial reporting, statutory compliance, taxation, cost accounting, budgeting, treasury management, and strong financial governance. The incumbent will play a strategic role in driving financial performance, safeguarding company assets, strengthening internal controls, supporting business decisions, and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and accounting standards.
The role demands a finance professional with strong leadership capabilities, manufacturing finance expertise, commercial acumen, and the ability to partner with business functions to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Accounting & Book Closur
2. Profit & Loss (P&L) Ownership
3. Balance Sheet Management
4. Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance
5. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
6. Treasury & Working Capital Management
7. Taxation & Statutory Compliance
8. Audit & Financial Governance
9. ERP & Process Improvement
10. MIS & Management Reporting
11. Business Partnering
12. Team Leadership
Educational Qualification
- Chartered Accountant (CA) – Preferred
- CMA (ICWA) – Preferred
- MBA (Finance) / M.Com from a recognized institution may be considered with significant manufacturing finance experience.
Experience
- 10–15 years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounts.
- Minimum 5 years in a managerial role.
- Experience in Manufacturing, Animal Feed, Poultry, FMCG, Food Processing, Agro-based Industries, or other Process Industries is highly preferred.
Technical Competencies
- Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Finalization of Accounts
- Profit & Loss Management
- Balance Sheet Management
- Cost & Management Accounting
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Manufacturing Finance
- Inventory Accounting
- Working Capital Management
- Treasury & Cash Flow Management
- GST, Income Tax & TDS Compliance
- Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
- Internal Financial Controls
- Audit Management
- ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel & Financial Reporting
- Business Performance Analytics
- Financial Modelling
- CAPEX Evaluation
- MIS & Dashboard Reporting
Behavioral Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
- High level of integrity and professional ethics.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commercial and business acumen.
- Strategic thinking and decision-making capability.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely and accurate monthly financial closure.
- Accuracy of Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reporting.
- Compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements without penalties.
- Successful completion of statutory, internal, and tax audits.
- Budget adherence and effective variance management.
- Improvement in working capital and cash flow efficiency.
- Reduction in financial and operational costs.
- Accuracy of inventory and cost accounting.
- Timely submission of MIS and management reports.
- Strengthening of internal financial controls and governance.
- ERP optimization and process improvement initiatives.
- Team capability development and operational excellence.
Preferred Industry Exposure
- Animal Feed Manufacturing
- Poultry Industry
- Food Processing
- FMCG
- Agro-based Manufacturing
- Large Manufacturing Organizations
General Expectations
- Uphold the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
- Ensure strict compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, and accounting standards.
- Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities to enhance business performance.
- Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, systems, and controls.
- Support the organization's strategic objectives through sound financial leadership and business partnership.
Pay: ₹75,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
