: Senior Manager - Finance (Controllership & Process Excellence)
Company: Jabsons Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Bharuch, Gujarat
Experience: 1214 Years
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)
Reporting to CFO
Role Objective
Jabsons Foods is entering a high-growth phase and planning for an IPO. We are looking for a Senior Manager - Finance to professionalize our finance function. The core mission is to streamline existing accounting processes, implement robust internal controls, and ensure the business is "audit-ready" at all times. While we currently follow IGAAP, the candidate will eventually lead the transition to Ind AS.
Key Responsibility Areas
Process Streamlining & Controllership
Review and overhaul existing accounting workflows to reduce month-end closing cycles (Target: T+5 or T+7).
Implement rigorous Internal Financial Controls (IFC) across procurement, sales, and payroll to plug leakages.
Standardize accounting treatments across different plants/units to ensure data consistency.
Audit Readiness & Compliance
Take full ownership of the statutory audit process, ensuring all schedules are prepared proactively.
Clean up historical reconciliations (Bank, Vendor, and Inter-company) to ensure a "zero-adjustment" audit.
Ensure 100% compliance with GST, TDS,
and Income Tax, focusing on timely and accurate filings.
Financial Consolidation & Reporting
Manage the monthly consolidation of accounts, providing transparent variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget).
Ensure the accuracy of the Fixed Asset Register (FAR) and inventory valuation.
IPO Roadmap & Ind AS Preparation
Assist the leadership team in preparing the financial data required for IPO due diligence.
Gradually align current accounting practices with Ind AS requirements.
Coordinate with external consultants to bridge gaps between existing processes and public-listing standards.
Working Capital Management
Monitor and optimize inventory levels and accounts receivable to improve cash flow.
Strengthen the "Order-to-Cash" and "Procure-to-Pay" cycles.
Desired Candidate Profile
Education: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
Experience: 12 to 14 years in a manufacturing setting (FMCG/Food preferred).
Technical Skills: * Robust command over IGAAP with a foundational understanding of Ind AS.
Expertise in Tally/SAP/Oracle Net Suite and advanced MS Excel.
Proven experience in setting up internal control frameworks (SOPs).