Key Responsibilities

- Manage and control the overall finance and accounting functions across the India operations.
- Review accounting transactions, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and financial records.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, MIS reports, and management accounts.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, receivables, payables, and fund requirements.
- Prepare budgets, financial forecasts, and budget-versus-actual variance analyses.
- Monitor manufacturing costs, product costing, inventory valuation, stock adjustments, and cost-control measures.
- Review retail sales, expenses, margins, and profitability to identify financial discrepancies and improvement opportunities.
- Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, income tax, and other applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate statutory audits, internal audits, tax audits, and finalisation of accounts with external auditors and consultants.
- Establish, implement, and monitor financial controls, approval procedures, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures.
- Review financial transactions, expense claims, vendor payments, purchase documentation, and supporting records to ensure accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
- Monitor intercompany transactions and reconciliations between the relevant India entities and coordinate financial reporting with group management.
- Identify financial risks, discrepancies,



control weaknesses, and opportunities for cost optimisation.
- Supervise and guide the accounts team, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and timely completion of financial activities.
- Provide management with reliable financial information, analysis, and recommendations to support business decisions.

Qualifications and Experience

- CA qualification preferred; CMA, MBA Finance, or a relevant postgraduate qualification in Finance/Accounting may be considered based on experience and expertise.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, preferably in a financial control or finance management role.
- Experience in manufacturing is strongly preferred, with exposure to retail operations being an added advantage.
- Solid working knowledge of Indian accounting standards, GST, TDS, income tax, and statutory compliance.
- Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, costing, internal controls, and audit coordination.
- Proficiency in accounting software/ERP systems and advanced MS Excel.
- Strong analytical, organisational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- High standards of accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and professional accountability.

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Current Salary
- Expected Salary
- Notice Period

License/Certification:

- CA / CMA / ACCA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Financial Controller (Kochi)
🏢 CORAL PERFUMES INDUSTRY
📍 Kochi