Finance Head

Job Title: Finance Manager / Finance Head

Company: Alps Digital Devices Limited
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Department: Finance & Accounts
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: 7–10 years in Finance & Accounts, including relevant team-handling experience
Language Requirements: Tamil and Malayalam (both mandatory)

Job Summary

Alps Digital Devices Limited is looking for an experienced and result-oriented Finance Manager / Finance Head to lead and manage the Finance & Accounts function for its Tamil Nadu operations. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing the finance team, including billing staff, junior and senior accountants, ensuring accurate financial records, effective financial controls, timely reporting, and compliance with applicable statutory requirements.

The ideal candidate should have strong accounting knowledge, leadership capabilities, analytical skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively with internal departments and management. Fluency in both Tamil and Malayalam is essential for effective communication and coordination across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Finance Team Management

• Lead, supervise, and manage the Tamil Nadu Finance & Accounts team, including billing executives, junior accountants, and senior accountants.
• Allocate responsibilities, monitor work progress, and ensure timely completion of daily, weekly, and monthly activities.
• Review team performance, provide guidance, and support employee development.
• Establish standard operating procedures for billing, accounting, documentation, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate with sales, operations, warehouse, and management teams to resolve finance-related issues.

2. Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Review ledger entries, journal vouchers, bank reconciliations, and other accounting transactions.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly financial statements, management reports, and other financial summaries.
• Monitor accounts receivable, accounts payable, outstanding balances, and ageing reports.
• Review customer and vendor accounts and ensure timely reconciliation and resolution of discrepancies.
• Monitor branch-level expenses and financial performance.

3. Billing and Transaction Control

• Supervise billing operations and ensure accurate and timely invoicing in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure proper documentation and verification of sales invoices, credit notes, debit notes, and related transactions.
• Monitor billing discrepancies, cancellations, returns, and adjustments.
• Coordinate with sales and operations teams to resolve invoice-related issues and maintain accurate transaction records.
• Ensure compliance with applicable GST invoicing and e-invoicing requirements, wherever applicable.

4. Financial Controls and Compliance

• Establish and monitor internal financial controls to minimize errors, irregularities, and financial risks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable GST, TDS, income tax, and other statutory accounting and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, tax consultants, and other external professionals.
• Ensure timely filing of applicable returns and submission of statutory documents.
• Maintain proper financial documentation and ensure audit readiness.
• Identify process gaps and implement corrective measures to improve financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

5. Working Capital and Cash Flow Management

• Monitor cash flow, fund requirements, and working capital.
• Track customer outstanding balances and coordinate with sales teams for timely collections.
• Monitor vendor payments and ensure that payment schedules are followed as per company policies.
• Support management in credit control, outstanding recovery, and receivables management.
• Identify potential financial risks and recommend suitable corrective actions.

6. Management Reporting and Coordination

• Prepare and submit periodic financial reports, MIS reports, and performance updates to management.
• Analyse financial data and identify cost variations, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide accurate financial information to support business planning and decision-making.
• Coordinate with the Head Office and other departments for financial reporting, approvals, and operational requirements.
• Implement improvements in accounting systems, reporting processes, and financial workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CA Inter, CMA Inter, MBA Finance, or other relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, taxation, financial reporting, and statutory compliance.

Required Experience

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising or managing a finance and accounts team.
• Experience handling multiple levels of staff, including billing executives and junior and senior accountants.
• Experience in distribution, trading, wholesale, retail, consumer electronics, mobile phones, or a similar business environment will be preferred.
• Experience in branch finance management, receivables monitoring, billing control, and financial reporting will be an advantage.

Mandatory Skills and Competencies

• Fluency in both Tamil and Malayalam is mandatory.
• Strong accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven team management and leadership capabilities.
• Good knowledge of GST, TDS, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting/ERP software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and maintain confidentiality.
• A proactive approach to process improvement and financial risk management.

Preferred Candidate Profile

We are looking for a finance professional who can independently manage the Tamil Nadu finance function, lead a team of billing and accounts personnel, maintain strong financial discipline, and ensure accurate and timely reporting to management.

Candidates with relevant team leadership experience, strong statutory compliance knowledge, and experience in distribution or trading organizations are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates may apply through Indeed with their updated resume, highlighting their finance experience, team-handling responsibilities, language proficiency, and current or expected salary.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Internet reimbursement
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance

Work Location: In person