Role & responsibilities

1. Accounting & Financial Operations

- Lead end-to-end accounting operations and ensure accuracy and completeness of books of accounts.
- Drive timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial closure alongwith Audits incl. Internal Audits, Statutory Audits, Tax Audits, Cost Audits of Group Cos.
- Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, provisions, accruals and accounting controls.
- Ensure accounting practices are aligned with IND AS and applicable statutory requirements.
- Ensure Master Data Accuracy and Completeness with control

2. Consolidation & Financial Reporting

- Manage consolidation of financial information across entities/business units.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and management reports.
- Support statutory reporting requirements and coordination for audits.
- Strengthen controls around financial reporting and closure.

3. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

- Drive Tax Planning and Tax Optimization Initiatives
- Oversee direct and indirect taxation activities and ensure timely compliance.
- Monitor statutory and taxation payments, filings and reconciliations with zero Tax Leakages.
- Coordinate with internal teams, auditors and external consultants for taxation and compliance matters.
- Ensure proper documentation and closure of tax-related observations.

4. Material and Assets Accounting in Multi-Location Manufacturing Plants

- Strengthen product accounting and ensure accurate accounting of manufacturing-related transactions.
- Review accounting implications relating to inventory, costing and product-level transactions.
- Partner with relevant business and finance teams to improve financial accuracy and controls.
- Review Material and Assets Accounting in Plants and related matters incl. verification etc.
- Supervise Accounts Payable and Related MSME, GST and TDS Compliances

5. Receivables & Collections





- Provide oversight on accounts receivable and collection processes.
- Monitor ageing, outstanding receivables and collection performance.
- Work closely with business teams to strengthen collection discipline.

6. SAP, Automation & Process Excellence

- Drive effective utilization of SAP across finance and accounting processes.
- Identify opportunities for automation, digitisation and reduction of manual activities.
- Simplify processes, improve TAT and strengthen accuracy and controls.
- Build scalable finance processes to support organizational growth.

7. Governance, Audit & Controls

- Maintain a strong internal-control environment across accounting operations.
- Coordinate with external / internal auditors and ensure timely closure of observations and completeness of Audits.
- Identify financial and operational risks and implement corrective measures.
- Strengthen SOPs, governance and process compliance including Internal Financial Controls.

8. Team Leadership

- Lead and develop the Finance & Accounts team.
- Build explicit ownership, accountability and performance standards within the function.
- Coach and mentor team members and build a strong second line.
- Collaborate and work closely with cross-functional stakeholders on various operational matters.

Preferred candidate profile

- Education - Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
- Experience - Manufacturing Listed Company having multi location Plants
- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 12-18 years of post-qualification experience
- Strong experience in Accounts, Accounting Operations, Consolidation and Financial Reporting.
- Strong working knowledge of IND AS and statutory accounting requirements.
- Experience in Direct & Indirect Taxation and statutory payments/compliances.
- Strong understanding of Product Accounting, Receivables and Collections.
- Hands-on knowledge of SAP and finance systems.
- Exposure to automation and finance-process transformation.
- Experience working in a listed manufacturing organization preferred.

📌 Assistant Vice President - Accounts and Finance (Navi Mumbai)
🏢 Walplast Products
📍 Navi Mumbai