About Akin Chemicals Private Limited: Akin Chemicals is a leading chemical distribution and trading house headquartered in Mumbai. We specialize in sourcing, importing, and distributing high-quality chemical solvents and raw materials globally, catering to diverse industries including Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals, and Paints & Coatings.
Job Summary: This role will be the head of the finance function, responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including accounting, financial planning, banking, compliance, taxation, and management information systems (MIS). This is a critical leadership role that will partner with the CEO to drive business strategy, ensure financial integrity, and support the company's growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements.
- Manage cash flow, optimize working capital, and maintain banking relationships and lines of credit to support the company's financial health.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and strategic financial planning. Monitor financial performance against budget to guide decision-making.
- Ensure 100% compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including GST, Income Tax, TDS, PF, ESI. Manage all tax filings and audits.
- Supervise the Accounts team, overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and payroll functions. Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data accuracy.
- Develop and deliver comprehensive MIS reports that provide a holistic view of the business, integrating data from sales, production, inventory, and finance to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive operational efficiency.
- Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies. Coordinate and manage all internal and external audits.
Qualifications:
- Education: A Bachelor's degree in Commerce or a related field is required. A Chartered Accountant (CA) is highly preferred.
- Experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounts, with at least 3 years in a managerial role. Experience within the trading sector, especially chemicals or industrials, is highly preferred.
Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of Indian accounting standards and tax laws.
- Strong proficiency in Tally and advanced Excel.
- Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage a 8-10 member team
Pay: ₹1,800,000.00 - ₹2,500,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have leading the finance function and team?
- How large is the team that you currently manage?
- Do you have extensive experience in managing banking relationships and lines of credit?
- Do you have experience at a trading company?
- What is your current CTC?
- What is your current notice period?
- Where are you currently based? And are you ok with Mumbai as your office location?
- Are you a qualified CA?
Work Location: In person
