Head Finance & Accounts | Chartered Accountant (CA)

1. POSITION SUMMARY

Position TitleHead Finance & Accounts Also Referred AsChartered Accountant (CA) / HOD Finance & AccountsDepartmentFinance & AccountsIndustryManufacturing (100% Export Unit to USA)Reporting ToCEOLocationPune (Talegaon Dabhade MIDC Near Hyundai Motors Company)Nature of RoleIndividual-contributor-cum-leadership role (strategic oversight + hands-on execution)Experience5 to 7 years post-qualification (Pref. CA Batch 20192021)

At least 4 years of working experience in the manufacturing industryCompensation (CTC)15,00,000 20,00,000 per annumLanguagesFluent in written and spoken English and HindiTravelShould be able to travel within India and abroad2. POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for a energetic, highly skilled, independent and hands-on Head of Finance & Accounts to lead our Finance & Accounts department. The ideal candidate has to take complete ownership of day-to-day manufacturing accounting, rigorous statutory compliances, complex Import-Export (EXIM), customs and trade regulations, and financial reporting.

This is an individual-contributor-cum-leadership role that demands a unique combination of high-level strategic financial leadership and the ability to independently execute core ground-level accounting functions transitioning seamlessly from strategic tracking to ledger entries with minimal supervision and in concurrence with the Companys policies.

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Core Accounting, Plant Costing & Financial Finalisation

End-to-End Accounting: Supervise and independently execute all primary bookkeeping, journal entries and general ledger maintenance.

Financial Finalisation: Prepare, review and finalise monthly, quarterly and annual Trial Balances, Profit & Loss (P&L;) Statements, Balance Sheets and Cash Flow Statements; prepare full sets of accounting reports including financial budget and annual forecast.

¢ Inventory Control: Monitor inventory valuation, tracking and aging to minimise holding costs and discrepancies.

B. MIS, Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

¢ MIS Reporting:



Report monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports to the Board / management.

¢ Projections & Cash Flow: Prepare fund-flow tracking, rolling cash flow forecasts and financial projection statements.

¢ Financial Analysis: Analyse financial statements; forecast financial trends and their impact on future activities.

C. Working Capital, Receivables & Payables

¢ Receivables & Payables Management: Monitor and manage Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP); conduct age analysis (aging reports).

D. Taxation & Statutory Compliance (Direct & Indirect)

¢ GST: Independently handle monthly, quarterly and annual GSTR filings (GSTR-1, 3B, 9/9C); E-way bills; maintain e-invoicing workflows and cross-verify e-invoices; manage the GST Refund Tracker to optimise Input Tax Credit (ITC) and protect cash flows.

¢ TDS / TCS: Oversee monthly TDS / TCS deductions, accurate and timely deposits, and quarterly TDS return filings, including TRACES.

¢ Income Tax: Manage advance tax planning, corporate income tax provisions, Tax Audit and Income Tax Returns.

¢ Salary & Wages-related Provisions & Filings: PF / ESI filings; Gratuity & Bonus provisions.

¢ Corporate & Legal Compliance: Assist the Company Secretary (CS) in Corporate & Legal Compliance (MCA / ROC).

E. Audit, Internal Controls & Reconciliations

¢ Audit Ownership: Lead and prepare all required documentation / schedules for Statutory Audits and Tax Audits.

¢ Internal Financial Controls: Lead Internal Financial Controls (IFC) assessments.

¢ Reconciliations: Execute rigorous, error-free monthly bank, vendor and internal accounts ledger reconciliations, and Input Tax Credit (ITC) reconciliations.

K. Corporate Assessments & Litigation





¢ Income Tax, TDS & GST Notices: Draft replies, handle online submissions, prepare data for assessments or departmental audits, and represent the Company before the departments for basic notices.

L. Team Leadership & Systems

¢ Team Supervision: Supervise and lead the accounting staff.

¢ ERP Administration: Operate and administer ERP software, including user rights, utilities and reports.

4. CANDIDATE PROFILE & QUALIFICATIONS

Educational & Professional Background

¢ Mandatory: Chartered Accountant (ICAI Member); university post-graduate with CA, MBA (Finance).

¢ Experience: At least 68 years of working experience in the manufacturing industry, with proven experience in supervising other accounting staff.

¢ Industry Preference: Experience in manufacturing, trading, or businesses with heavy import / export operations is highly preferred; preference for candidates with experience in Import and Export transactions.

Knowledge

¢ Full understanding of accounting regulations and legal aspects applicable in India.

¢ Deep understanding of factory accounting, inventory management and cross-border trade mechanics.

¢ Trade Knowledge: Sharp grasp of FEMA guidelines, customs regulations and DGFT licensing systems.

Skills & Tools

¢ Software: Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (Tally Prime, SAP or Oracle) and expert-level MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, complex formulas, financial modelling).

¢ Working Ability: Able to work independently, with minimal supervision, in concurrence with the Companys policies.

¢ Execution Style: Hands-on; transitions seamlessly from high-level strategic tracking to ground-level ledger entries.

5. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

¢ Languages: Fluent in written and spoken English and Hindi.

¢ Travel: Should be able to travel within India and abroad.

AM Lighting Pvt. Ltd.

Gat No. 490/1/2, Bhadhalwadi, Navlakh Umbre, Taluka Maval, Talegaon Dabhade, District Pune, 410507

Email to: [email protected] WhatsApp: +91 (phone hidden)

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