Job Information

Date Opened

04/10/2026

Job Type

Permanent

Industry

Others

Work Experience

10-15 years

City

Chennai

State/Province

Tamil Nadu

Country

India

Zip/Postal Code

600096

Job Description

Position Title

Finance Manager (Chartered Accountant)

Location

Chennai, India (Headquarters) – with oversight of multiple branch offices across India

Reporting To

Managing Director

Company Overview

We are an Engineering and Technology company headquartered in Chennai with diversified operations across:

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Product distribution
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Manufacturing
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Software services

The company has multiple branches across India and is actively engaged in domestic and international trade, including significant import and export transactions.

Position Summary

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The Finance Manager will be responsible for end-to-end financial management of the organization, including accounting, financial planning, statutory and regulatory compliances, taxation, audits, and support to management in strategic and operational decision-making. The role requires a qualified Chartered Accountant with strong hands-on experience in multi-entity, multi-location operations and exposure to manufacturing, services, and international trade.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

- Oversee and manage complete books of accounts for the company and its branches.
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Consolidation of accounts across multiple business verticals and locations.
- Maintain robust internal controls and accounting processes.
- Monitor cost structures, margins, and profitability across business lines.

2. Statutory, Regulatory & Tax Compliance

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Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including:

o Income Tax Act

o GST (including multi-state registrations)

o Companies Act, 2013

o FEMA regulations (imports, exports, foreign remittances)

o Customs

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Timely filing of GST returns, income tax returns, TDS/TCS, ROC filings, and other statutory returns.
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Liaison with statutory authorities, auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory bodies.

3. Audit & Risk Management

- Coordinate and manage statutory audits, tax audits, internal audits, and cost audits (if applicable).
- Address audit observations and implement corrective actions.
- Identify financial, compliance, and operational risks and recommend mitigation measures.

4. Treasury, Banking & Cash Flow Management

- Manage cash flows, working capital, and fund utilization.
- Handle banking relationships, including credit facilities, LC/BG, packing credit, and export finance.
- Oversee forex transactions, hedging strategies, and exchange risk management.
- Ensure timely collections, vendor payments, and reconciliation of accounts.

5. Budgeting, Forecasting & MIS

- Prepare budgets, periodic forecasts, and variance analysis.
- Develop and present MIS reports to the MD and senior management.
- Provide actionable insights on financial performance, cost optimization, and growth opportunities.

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Import–Export & International Trade Finance

- Manage accounting and compliance related to imports and exports.
- Ensure proper documentation for customs, DGFT, and FEMA compliance.
- Coordinate with logistics partners, CHA, banks, and export incentive authorities.
- Track export incentives, duty drawbacks, and related claims.

7. Business Support & Strategic Advisory

- Partner with business heads to support pricing, contracts, and commercial negotiations.
- Evaluate financial viability of new projects, investments, and expansions.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, or strategic alliances if required.
- Assist in system improvements, ERP implementation, and process automation.

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capability.

Requirements

Skills & Competencies

- Strong accounting, analytical, and financial management skills.
- Sound knowledge of Indian statutory and regulatory frameworks.
- Ability to handle multiple business verticals and branches.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (Tally, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and MS Excel.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High integrity, attention to detail, and ownership mindset.
- Ability to work independently and closely with top management.

Key Attributes

- Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.
- Hands-on and solution-oriented approach.
- Comfortable working in a fast-growing, energetic SME environment.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to branch locations.

Benefits

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capability.

📌 FINANCE MANAGER (India)
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