Manager-Finance & Accounts

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

1) Monthly / Quarterly / Yearly Closing and Audit Compliance Lead and manage the timely and accurate closing of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial accounts in alignment with corporate schedules and regulatory requirements. Perform meticulous monthly provisions to ensure shop-wise accuracy in account reporting. Continuously review Trial Balances (TB) and related accounts, performing detailed month-wise reconciliations to maintain financial integrity. Oversee and execute grossing up entries pertinent to financial closure processes (FI side). Facilitate and liaise effectively with internal and external auditors during audits, ensuring the organization’s compliance with corporate governance, ICFR, and COSO control frameworks. Prepare audit submissions, conduct variance analyses, and deliver comprehensive presentations to audit teams to support transparency and accountability. 2) Management Information System (MIS) Reporting, Financial Analysis, and Presentations Prepare and analyze monthly financial estimates and perform detailed variance analysis for operational and strategic decision-making. Develop, curate, and present professional financial presentations for monthly business review meetings. Drive action-oriented follow-ups on insights gained from financial reviews to facilitate business performance improvements. Undertake shop-wise and profit unit-wise deep dive analysis to identify cost drivers and areas for efficiency gains. Analyze personnel costs and headcount metrics, ensuring alignment with budgetary controls and organisational goals. Monitor and validate cost saving initiatives, conversion costs, and other operational financial parameters actively steering towards target achievement. Conduct depreciation analyses and assess shift-wise operations in conjunction with plant performance metrics. Provide comprehensive Profit & Loss variance analyses with recommended corrective or improvement actions. Offer ongoing financial support and collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and informed decision-making. 3) Budgeting and Financial Estimates Oversee the preparation and consolidation of detailed yearly budgets incorporating thorough insights and robust financial analysis. Ensure timely preparation and compliance with quarterly financial estimates and ongoing monitoring of actuals versus estimates. Coordinate deployment of budgets at profit unit level, working closely with operational teams to align financial planning with business activities. Maintain stringent control over Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for fixed and variable expenses through regular reviews. 4) Additional Responsibilities Monitor, evaluate, and act upon cost reduction initiatives including system-driven efficiency projects and process audits. Support IT initiatives such as testing and implementation to enhance financial system capabilities and automation. Maintain compliance with information security management systems (ISMS) and contribute to related organizational initiatives. Collaborate with insurance providers to ensure comprehensive coverage of plant assets and risk mitigation measures. Critically evaluate investment proposals and business cases to support strategic growth and capital expenditure decisions. Coordinate with Centers of Excellence (COE) teams to fulfill accounting and reporting requirements efficiently. Adapt proactively to emerging organizational demands, delivering effective financial solutions as required.