Assistant Manager/Manager -Finance and Accounts (CA)

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• Manage complete accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Bank Reconciliation.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of books of accounts.
• Prepare MIS, financial statements, management reports, and variance analysis.
• Monitor accounting accuracy and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Coordinate with auditors for statutory, tax, and internal audits.

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• Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, Advance Tax, and other applicable statutory requirements .
• Review GST returns, reconciliations, input tax credit, and tax assessments.
• Coordinate with tax consultants and statutory authorities whenever required.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Prepare departmental and plant-wise budgets in coordination with respective functions.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and highlight significant variances.
• Support management in financial planning and business decision-making.

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• Prepare and monitor daily/weekly/monthly cash-flow projections.
• Manage working capital, receivables, payables, inventory, and banking operations.
• Monitor customer outstanding and improve collection efficiency.
• Ensure optimum utilization of company funds and working capital.

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• Monitor product costing, manufacturing costs, overheads, and cost variances.
• Analyze raw material, utilities, labour, production, and overhead costs.
• Support management in product profitability and pricing decisions.
• Work closely with Production, Procurement, Stores, Sales, and Operations teams to control costs.

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• Establish and strengthen financial controls and accounting processes.
• Identify financial risks, control gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Ensure proper authorization and documentation for financial transactions.
• Drive automation and improvement of Finance & Accounts processes through ERP systems.

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• Manage banking relationships and routine banking transactions.
• Coordinate with banks for working capital facilities, guarantees, LC, and other banking requirements.
• Monitor fund utilization, interest costs, and banking charges.
• Support management in evaluating financing and investment requirements.

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• Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax auditors, and other external agencies.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain proper records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.

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• Lead, guide, and develop the Finance & Accounts team.
• Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance.
• Ensure timely completion of accounting, reporting, taxation, and compliance activities.
• Develop SOPs and improve team productivity and accountability.

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• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, taxation, GST, costing, budgeting, and MIS .
• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit processes.
• Good communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.

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• 7–10 years of relevant experience , preferably in a chemical, pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, or manufacturing company.
• CA qualification is mandatory.
• Experience in plant finance, manufacturing costing, working capital management, and Odoo implementation will be an advantage.