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Business Finance & Management Reporting:

- Ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of MIS, financial statements, and management reports.
- Conduct detailed financial analysis and periodic business reviews to identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Provide actionable insights to management for strategic decision-making.
- Monitor key business KPIs and support achievement of regional financial objectives.
- Partner with commercial and operational teams to drive profitability and business growth.
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning - Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting exercises for the Africa region.
- Develop long-term financial plans aligned with business strategy and growth objectives.
- Analyze budget variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Support scenario planning and financial modeling to assess business opportunities and risks.
- Ensure robust financial planning processes and governance.
- Accounting & Financial Control - Support country finance teams in day-to-day finance operations, including sales accounting, inventory accounting, vendor management, and SAP transactions.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records in compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Review accounting entries, reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.
- Maintain overall account hygiene and strengthen financial controls within SAP.
- Drive process improvements and standardization across countries. 4.

Accounts Payable

Management - Review and verify vendor payments across the Africa region.

- Ensure payments are processed in accordance with approved policies, contracts, and Delegation of Authority (DoA)



requirements.
- Monitor vendor ageing and payment cycles to maintain robust supplier relationships.
- Strengthen payment controls and ensure appropriate documentation and approvals. 5.

Working Capital

Management - Review inventory levels and monitor inventory liquidation plans to optimize stock holdings.

- Drive initiatives to minimize slow-moving and limited shelf-life (LSL) inventory.
- Review customer receivables and ensure timely collection of outstanding balances.
- Monitor debtor ageing and collaborate with business teams to improve collections.
- Prepare and review cash flow forecasts and liquidity plans.
- Manage working capital effectively to optimize cash generation and financial performance.
- Audit, Compliance & Governance - Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax, regulatory, and internal corporate requirements.
- Coordinate and manage internal and external audits across the region.
- Track and ensure timely closure of audit observations and corrective actions.
- Ensure strict adherence to Delegation of Authority (DoA) and internal control frameworks.
- Identify compliance risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
- Support implementation of corporate governance and risk management initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience - Chartered Accountant (CA)

- 2-3 years of experience in finance, accounting, business partnering, and financial planning.
- Experience in multinational organizations and managing regional finance operations preferred.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP.
- Experience in preparation of MIS, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and working capital management.

Key Skills & Competencies - Financial Reporting & MIS

- Budgeting

📌 Financial Operations Lead, Africa (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Intas Pharmaceuticals
📍 Ahmedabad