02 Oct
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Vecktra Consulting
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Pune
02 Oct
Vecktra Consulting
Pune
Job Description:
Role Summary
We are seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant to support business finance, controllership and financial reporting activities. The role involves maintaining accurate books of accounts, analysing financial performance, supporting month-end closing, monitoring working capital and inventory, and partnering with cross-functional teams.
The successful candidate should possess strong accounting knowledge, analytical ability, business-partnering skills and hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting and Financial Control
- Maintain and review accurate books of accounts.
- Perform ledger scrutiny and account reconciliations.
- Ensure appropriate accounting treatment and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Support revenue recognition and month-end closing activities.
- Assist in developing and implementing financial processes and controls.
Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Conduct detailed variance and trend analysis.
- Analyse and periodically report the P&L;, balance sheet and cash flow.
- Monitor working-capital performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Investigate financial and operational issues and provide actionable insights.
- Prepare management reports and presentations for monthly review meetings.
Dealer Claims and Incentive Schemes
- Support the processing and review of aftermarket dealer claims.
- Analyse the financial and cost impact of dealer claims.
- Perform claim-related reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist in developing, analysing and tracking dealer incentive schemes.
- Coordinate with relevant business teams for validation and closure.
Inventory Monitoring
- Review slow-moving and non-moving inventory.
- Analyse inventory ageing and its financial impact.
- Partner with business teams to develop inventory-liquidation plans.
- Track corrective actions and report progress to management.
Business Partnering
- Coordinate with sales, aftermarket, supply chain, operations and other functions.
- Provide financial inputs for commercial and operational decisions.
- Challenge assumptions and support data-driven decision-making.
- Facilitate timely closure of financial and business issues.
- Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders.
Process and Systems Improvement
- Document finance processes and standard operating procedures.
- Support the implementation of new processes, controls and reporting mechanisms.
- Identify opportunities for process standardization and automation.
- Maintain a process-driven and systems-oriented approach.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information in the ERP system.
Required Qualification and Experience
- Qualified Chartered Accountant.
- Relevant experience in accounting, controllership, business finance or financial analysis.
- Robust understanding of financial statements, revenue recognition and month-end closing.
- Experience in account reconciliations, ledger scrutiny and variance analysis.
- Exposure to inventory, dealer claims or incentive accounting will be advantageous.
- Working knowledge of Oracle or a comparable ERP system.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience in a manufacturing, automotive, engineering or aftermarket business will be preferred.
Required Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Sound accounting and financial-control knowledge
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Collaborative business-partnering approach
- Process-driven and systems-oriented mindset
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Self-motivation, accountability and ownership
- Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities
- Strong ethical and professional standards
📌 Senior Executive – Finance & Accounts - Pune
🏢 Vecktra Consulting
📍 Pune