Deputy Finance Manager (CA)

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting, Accounting & MIS

• Financial Statements: Lead the timely closing and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with relevant standards ([GAAP/IFRS/Ind AS]).
• Advanced MIS & Variance Analysis: Deliver accurate Management Information Systems (MIS) reporting; analyze variances between actuals, budgets, and forecasts to identify revenue leakages or cost overruns.
• Fixed Assets & Inventory Accounting: Oversee the fixed asset register, depreciation schedules, and inventory valuation controls.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Support

• Financial Planning: Drive the annual budgeting process and periodic financial forecasting across departments; track expenditures against targets.
• Capex Evaluation: Review and validate Capital Expenditure (Capex) proposals, conducting payback period and ROI analysis to support investment decisions.
• Pricing & Contract Review: Collaborate with commercial teams to review vendor contracts, pricing models, and service level agreements (SLAs) from a financial viability standpoint.

Treasury, Cash & Working Capital Management

• Cash Flow Management: Monitor daily cash flows, optimize working capital cycles (AR/AP management), and prepare short- to medium-term liquidity forecasts.
• Banking Operations: Assist in managing banking relationships, executing fund transfers, and ensuring compliance with credit facility covenants and loan documentations.

Taxation, Governance & Audit

• Tax Compliance: Ensure timely execution, filing, and reconciliation of all direct and indirect tax returns (e.g., Corporate Tax, GST/VAT, TDS/Withholding Tax).
• Audit Management: Act as the primary liaison for internal, external, and statutory audits, ensuring swift resolution of audit queries and compliance with internal financial controls (IFC).
• Regulatory Filings: Manage statutory secretarial and financial compliance filings with relevant government or corporate regulatory bodies.

Team Leadership & Process Automation

• Team Supervision: Supervise, mentor, and review the daily work of assistant managers and accounting executives.
• System Optimization: Drive process automation and workflow enhancements within the company's ERP system to eliminate manual errors and improve efficiency.

Key Requirements

• Qualifications: Finance/Accounting Professional certification (CA) is highly preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of progressive corporate finance experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or team-leading capacity.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced MS Excel skills (financial modeling, macros) and hands-on experience with Tier-1 ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite).
• Competencies: Strong analytical capabilities, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to articulate complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders.