Key Responsibilities
A. Financial Planning, MIS & Business Performance
· Own the Company's overall financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management process.
· Prepare and present monthly/quarterly MIS, P&L;, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reports to Management.
· Establish appropriate financial KPIs and dashboards for the refining/recycling and real-estate businesses.
· Analyse actual performance against budget, forecast and previous periods and highlight significant variances.
· Provide management with actionable insights on profitability, margins, cash flows and financial risks.
· Develop business-unit-wise profitability analysis.
· Support management in evaluating new business opportunities, investments and expansion plans.
· Establish robust financial controls and reporting systems as the Company scales. B. P&L;, Balance Sheet & Financial Control
· Take complete ownership of the Company's P&L;, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
· Ensure accuracy, completeness and timely closure of monthly and annual accounts.
· Review provisions, accruals, depreciation, inventory valuation, receivables, payables and other balance-sheet items.
· Strengthen balance-sheet controls and ensure appropriate reconciliation of all major accounts.
· Monitor financial health and identify potential risks/issues before they impact the business.
· Ensure adequate internal controls over financial transactions and accounting processes. C. Precious Metal Refining / E-Waste & Industrial Waste Business
· Monitor metal recovery yields, refining costs and processing costs.
· Monitor precious-metal inventory and metal movement.
· Monitor inventory valuation and reconciliation of physical quantities with accounting records.
· Analyse margins based on input material, recovery rates, refining costs and realised metal values.
· Monitor purchase and processing economics for e-waste and industrial waste.
· Work closely with Operations and Procurement to identify cost leakages, process inefficiencies and margin improvement opportunities.
· Establish appropriate controls over high-value inventory and precious metals.
· Monitor exposure arising from fluctuations in precious-metal prices and foreign exchange, wherever applicable.
· Develop MIS covering material input → recovery → refining → sale → margin. D. Working Capital & Cash Flow Management
· Drive effective management of working capital and cash flows.
· Monitor receivables, payables, inventory and cash conversion cycle.
· Establish robust cash-flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
· Closely monitor customer collections and outstanding receivables.
· Develop appropriate credit-control mechanisms and customer exposure limits.
· Optimise vendor payment cycles while maintaining supplier relationships.
· Ensure adequate liquidity for operational and strategic requirements.
· Provide regular cash-flow updates to Management. E. Accounts Receivable & Payable
· Establish strong processes for receivables and collections.
· Monitor ageing and overdue receivables and ensure timely follow-up.
· Review customer credit limits and commercial terms from a financial-risk perspective.
· Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments.
· Monitor ageing of payables and optimise payment planning.
· Strengthen controls around vendor onboarding, approvals and payments. F. Direct & Indirect Taxation
· Oversee all Income Tax matters, including tax planning, assessments, returns and compliance.
· Coordinate with external tax advisors and consultants where required.
· Ensure timely completion of tax audits, assessments and related proceedings.
· Identify legitimate tax-planning opportunities while maintaining full compliance.
· Ensure complete and timely GST compliance, including returns, reconciliations and related statutory requirements.




· Monitor GST input-credit eligibility and utilisation.
· Ensure appropriate GST treatment of transactions across the refining/recycling and real-estate businesses.
· Coordinate GST audits, notices and assessments.
· Ensure proper reconciliation between books, GST returns and relevant transaction data. G. FEMA, FDI & International Transactions
· Ensure compliance with applicable FEMA and RBI regulations relating to the Company's foreign exchange transactions.
· Oversee compliance relating to FDI, foreign investments, foreign remittances and related reporting, wherever applicable.
· Coordinate with authorised dealer banks, legal/tax advisors and other professionals for FEMA-related matters.
· Ensure timely filing of applicable statutory/regulatory returns and documentation.
· Advise Management on financial and regulatory implications of cross-border transactions. H. Budgeting & Cost Control
· Lead the annual budgeting process across all business verticals.
· Establish departmental and business-unit budgets.
· Monitor actual expenditure against approved budgets.
· Identify cost overruns and implement corrective measures.
· Develop systems for cost monitoring and cost optimisation.
· Analyse manufacturing/refining and administrative costs and identify opportunities for efficiency improvement.
· Ensure appropriate approval mechanisms for capital expenditure and operating expenditure. I. Audit, Governance & Compliance
· Coordinate with Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors, Tax Auditors and other professional advisors.
· Ensure timely completion of statutory audits and financial reporting.
· Strengthen internal financial controls and processes.
· Ensure compliance with applicable provisions of the Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, FEMA and other relevant laws/regulations.
· Establish appropriate delegation of authority and financial approval controls.
· Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for significant transactions. J. Real Estate Business
· Provide financial oversight for the Company's real-estate activities.
· Monitor project-wise costs, budgets, cash flows and profitability.
· Review project feasibility and financial viability.
· Monitor receivables, project expenditure, vendor payments and financing requirements.
· Analyse project-level profitability and return on investment.
· Ensure appropriate accounting and tax treatment of real-estate transactions.
· Provide Management with regular project-wise financial MIS. K. Banking & Treasury
· Manage the Company's banking relationships.
· Monitor banking facilities, working-capital requirements and financing costs.
· Evaluate funding requirements and optimise the Company's financing structure.
· Monitor interest costs, bank charges and utilisation of credit facilities.
· Maintain adequate liquidity while optimising deployment of surplus funds.
· Support negotiations with banks and financial institutions. L. Strategic Business Partner to Management
· Act as a key financial advisor to the Promoters, MD and senior management.
· Provide financial analysis for strategic and commercial decisions.
· Evaluate business proposals, investments, capex and expansion plans.
· Identify financial and operational risks and recommend mitigation measures.
· Develop financial models for new projects and business initiatives.
· Challenge commercial decisions constructively from a profitability, cash-flow and risk perspective.




· Bring financial discipline and data-driven decision-making across the organisation. M. Team Leadership
· Lead and develop the Finance & Accounts team.
· Define responsibilities, processes and performance metrics for the finance function.
· Build a strong culture of accuracy, accountability, compliance and financial discipline.
· Improve finance processes through technology, automation and appropriate ERP/MIS systems.
· Mentor team members and build a robust second line within the finance function. N. Key Deliverables / Success Measures
· Accurate and timely monthly financial closure and MIS.
· Strong control over P&L;, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
· Improved working-capital cycle.
· Better receivable collections and payable management.
· Effective budgetary control and reduction of unnecessary costs.
· Zero/low compliance slippages and strong tax governance.
· Robust controls over precious-metal inventory and recovery economics.
· Clear visibility of business-unit-wise profitability.
· Robust financial controls and audit readiness.
· Effective FEMA/FDI and regulatory compliance.
· Improved financial planning and forecasting.
· High-quality financial insights for Management and Promoters. Requirements Candidate Profile
· CA (Chartered Accountant) preferred.
· Candidates with CA qualification and strong industry experience will be preferred.
· Additional qualifications such as MBA/Finance, CFA or equivalent would be an advantage.
· Approximately 12–18+ years of relevant experience, preferably with significant experience in a mid-sized or growing organisation.
· Experience in manufacturing, recycling, metals, refining, commodities, e-waste, mining or similar high-value inventory business would be highly desirable.
· Experience managing multiple business verticals, including real estate, will be an advantage.
· Strong exposure to taxation, GST, FEMA/FDI, treasury and financial controls is essential. Key Competencies
· Strong accounting and financial-control fundamentals.
· Excellent understanding of P&L;, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
· Strong taxation and regulatory knowledge.
· Good understanding of GST, Income Tax, FEMA and FDI regulations.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Commercial and business-oriented mindset.
· Strong working-capital and cash-flow management skills.
· Ability to understand operational processes and translate them into financial impact.
· Experience in cost control and performance management.
· Strong communication and presentation skills.
· Ability to work closely with Promoters, MD/CEO and business heads.
· High integrity and strong ownership mindset.
· Ability to operate effectively in a hands-on, entrepreneurial mid-sized organisation. Preferred Background
· Precious metals / metal refining
· E-waste recycling
· Industrial waste recycling
· Metals & commodities
· Manufacturing / process industries
· Mining / mineral processing
· Chemicals / refining
· High-value inventory businesses
· Real estate / property development
· Diversified mid-sized private companies Ideal Candidate Profile
· The ideal candidate should be a hands-on Finance Leader rather than a purely accounting-oriented professional.
· The candidate should be capable of moving seamlessly between Accounting → Tax → Compliance → Treasury → Cost Control → Business MIS → Working Capital → Commercial Analysis → Strategic Decision Support.
· The person should have the maturity to work directly with the Promoters/MD, the analytical ability to understand the economics of a precious-metal refining business, and the execution capability to establish strong financial discipline across the organisation.
· The role carries significant responsibility for financial control, profitability, cash generation, regulatory compliance and supporting the Company's next phase of growth.

📌 Head of Finance (Tambaram)
🏢 ENS Group
📍 Tambaram