: Head – Accounts & Finance

Department: Accounts & Finance

Location: Plant / Manufacturing Unit [location to be added]

Reports to: Managing Director / Director / CEO

Direct reports: Manager / Sr. Manager Accounts, Finance & Costing, Taxation & Compliance Executives, Accounts Executives, Store & Purchase Accounting Staff

Employment type: Full-time, Permanent

Experience required: 15+ years, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in a manufacturing set-up

- Position Summary

KBPL is looking for a hands-on and accomplished Head of Accounts & Finance to own and lead the complete finance function of our manufacturing plant. The person will be fully accountable for accurate and timely accounting, statutory compliance, direct and indirect taxation, costing, budgeting, cash flow, and financial reporting, and will guide and supervise the entire accounts and finance team.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth in accounting and taxation with a practical understanding of plant operations, and is a leader who can build a disciplined team, strengthen internal controls and act as a trusted financial adviser to top management.

- Key Responsibilities

A. Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Oversee day-to-day accounting: purchase, sales, journal, bank, cash, fixed assets and inventory accounting, with timely and accurate booking of all entries.
- Ensure monthly, quarterly and annual closing within defined timelines, including accruals, provisions, prepaid items and reconciliations.
- Prepare and review Profit & Loss account, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement and MIS reports for management.
- Ensure books are maintained as per Companies Act, 2013, applicable Accounting Standards (Ind AS / AS) and sound accounting policies.
- Review and ensure regular reconciliation of bank, vendor, customer, inter-unit and GST/TDS ledgers.
- Lead preparation of audit schedules and coordinate statutory, internal, tax and cost audits.

B. Manufacturing Plant Accounting & Costing
- Supervise inventory accounting for raw material, WIP, finished goods, stores and spares; monitor valuation methods and stock reconciliation with physical verification.
- Oversee product costing, BOM-based cost sheets, standard vs actual cost analysis and variance reporting (material, labour, overhead, yield and wastage).
- Monitor production cost, scrap, consumption norms and conversion cost, and recommend cost-reduction measures.
- Ensure accounting of job work, subcontracting, returnable and non-returnable challans, and goods in transit.
- Oversee fixed asset capitalisation, CWIP, depreciation, asset tagging and verification.
- Support pricing, quotation and margin analysis for products and customers.

C. Direct Taxation
- Ensure compliance with the Income Tax Act: advance tax computation and payment, return filing, tax audit (Form 3CA/3CB-3CD), assessments and notice replies.
- Oversee TDS and TCS: correct deduction, deposit, quarterly returns (24Q, 26Q, 27Q), TDS certificates, reconciliation with Form 26AS / AIS, and lower-deduction matters.
- Handle tax planning, deferred tax computation, and transfer pricing compliance where applicable.
- Represent the company before tax authorities, appellate bodies and consultants.

D. Indirect Taxation (GST and others)
- Own end-to-end GST compliance: GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9/9C, ITC reconciliation (GSTR-2A/2B vs books), e-invoicing, e-way bill and RCM compliance.
- Ensure correct classification (HSN), rate application, ITC eligibility, blocked credits and timely ITC utilisation.
- Manage refunds (including export / inverted duty structure), LUT, and compliance for exports and SEZ supplies, where applicable.
- Handle GST audits, departmental queries, show-cause notices, assessments and appeals.




- Keep track of customs, excise-related residuals, professional tax, and other indirect or local levies relevant to the business.

E. Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure timely compliance under the Companies Act (ROC filings, board and AGM financial requirements, MSME payment rules including Form MSME-1 and Section 43B(h) implications).
- Oversee PF, ESI, professional tax, labour-welfare and bonus-related financial compliances in coordination with HR.
- Ensure compliance with RBI / FEMA norms for imports, exports, foreign remittances and forex transactions, where applicable.
- Maintain a compliance calendar, monitor due dates and eliminate penalties, interest and notices.
- Track changes in tax, accounting and corporate law and implement them proactively.

F. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
- Lead preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts and capex plans in coordination with production, procurement and sales.
- Monitor budget vs actual performance and present variance analysis with corrective actions.
- Evaluate capital expenditure proposals, ROI, payback and project feasibility.
- Provide financial inputs for expansion, new product launches, make-or-buy and pricing decisions.

G. Treasury, Working Capital & Banking
- Manage cash flow, fund planning and daily / weekly liquidity position.
- Control working capital: receivables, payables and inventory cycles; drive collections and negotiate vendor credit terms.
- Manage banking relationships, working capital limits, term loans, LC / BG, stock statements, and bank audits and renewals.
- Ensure compliance with loan covenants and lender reporting; manage forex exposure and hedging where relevant.

H. Internal Controls, Audit & Risk Management
- Design, implement and monitor internal financial controls (IFC), SOPs and authorisation matrices across purchase, stores, production, sales and finance.
- Prevent leakages, fraud and errors through regular checks, reviews and system controls.
- Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implement recommendations of internal and statutory auditors.
- Safeguard company assets and ensure correct documentation and approvals for all financial transactions.

I. ERP, Systems & Process Improvement
- Ensure effective use of ERP / accounting software (Tally / SAP / Oracle / Zoho or equivalent) with accurate master data and controls.
- Drive automation of reporting, reconciliations, GST and TDS workflows and MIS dashboards.
- Continuously streamline processes between stores, purchase, production, dispatch and accounts.

J. Team Leadership & Management
- Lead, guide, mentor and supervise the entire accounts and finance team; define roles, targets and accountability.
- Allocate work, review output, set closing and compliance deadlines, and ensure discipline and quality of work.
- Conduct performance appraisals, identify training needs, and build a second line of leadership.
- Build a culture of integrity, ownership, accuracy and timeliness.

K. Management Support & Stakeholder Interface
- Act as financial adviser to the Director / MD and the leadership team, with clear and timely MIS and insights.
- Coordinate with production, purchase, stores, sales, HR and logistics for smooth financial operations.
- Interface with statutory auditors, tax consultants, bankers, lenders, regulators and legal advisers.
- Support due diligence,



funding, investor or group reporting requirements as needed.
- Qualifications & Experience

Essential

- Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory. CMA / MBA (Finance) will be an added advantage.
- 15+ years of overall experience in accounts and finance, with a minimum of 5 years as Head / Senior Manager of Finance in a manufacturing plant.
- Proven, hands-on experience in end-to-end accounting, costing, GST, TDS, income tax, statutory audit and compliance.
- Experience leading a finance team of 8-15 members or more.

Preferred

- Experience in mid-size, owner-managed or growing manufacturing companies.
- Exposure to bank funding, export-import transactions, and ERP implementation or migration.
- Experience handling tax assessments, GST audits and litigation.
- Skills & Competencies

Technical

- Thorough knowledge of the Companies Act, Income Tax Act, GST laws, Accounting Standards, TDS / TCS provisions and cost accounting.
- Strong command of manufacturing accounting, inventory valuation and cost control.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, ERP / accounting software and MIS tools.
- Strong analytical, budgeting and financial modelling skills.

Behavioural

- Robust leadership, people management and decision-making ability.
- High integrity, confidentiality and ethical conduct.
- Hands-on and detail-oriented, with a strategic outlook.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with senior management, auditors and authorities.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Proactive, solution-oriented and process-driven.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Monthly book closing within X working days of month end [target to be set, e.g., 7 days].
- 100% timely filing of GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF / ESI and ROC returns with zero penalty or interest.
- Accuracy of financial statements and zero major audit qualifications.
- Reduction in debtor days, inventory days and improvement in working capital cycle.
- Budget vs actual variance within an agreed range.
- Timely and accurate delivery of MIS and costing reports.
- Closure of audit observations within agreed timelines.
- Team performance, attrition, skill development and process improvements.
- Authority & Accountability
- Full accountability for the plant's accounts, finance, taxation, costing and compliance functions.
- Authority to approve payments, vouchers and finance decisions as per the delegation of authority set by management.
- Authority to recruit, assign, evaluate and recommend rewards or action for finance team members.
- Sign-off on statutory filings, bank submissions and financial statements along with the Director / authorised signatories.
- Working Conditions
- Based at the manufacturing plant, working regular hours with flexibility during month-end, quarter-end, year-end and audit periods.
- Occasional travel to the head office, banks, consultants, tax offices and other locations.

Requirements

. Qualifications & Experience

Essential

- Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory. CMA / MBA (Finance) will be an added advantage.
- 15+ years of overall experience in accounts and finance, with a minimum of 5 years as Head / Senior Manager of Finance in a manufacturing plant.
- Proven, hands-on experience in end-to-end accounting, costing, GST, TDS, income tax, statutory audit and compliance.
- Experience leading a finance team of 8-15 members or more.

Preferred

- Experience in mid-size, owner-managed or growing manufacturing companies.
- Exposure to bank funding, export-import transactions, and ERP implementation or migration.
- Experience handling tax assessments, GST audits and litigation.

Benefits

As per the industry, years of experience and knowledge

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