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:

- Product distribution

- Manufacturing

- 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

- 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 robust 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

- Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including:

- Income Tax Act

- GST (including multi-state registrations)

- Companies Act, 2013

- FEMA regulations (imports, exports, foreign remittances)

- Customs

- Timely filing of GST returns, income tax returns, TDS/TCS, ROC filings, and other statutory returns.

- 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. Prepare budgets, periodic forecasts, and variance analysis.

6. ImportExport & 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.

📌 Finance Manager (Chennai)
🏢 MEL SYSTEMS AND SERVICES
📍 Chennai