Role :- AVP/Sr Finance Manager (Qualified Chartered Accountant)

Role Summary

The incumbent will be part of the India Finance team and will be responsible for managing the Finance & Accounting function, ensuring Statutory compliance, Controllership, Treasury management, Financial reporting, Taxation (Direct, Indirect), Audit, Internal controls, and business partnering activities.

The role requires a hands-on finance professional with strong expertise in Indian accounting standards, Audit Standards, IGAAP, IAS, taxation, treasury operations, risk management, ICFR compliance, and Internal & Stat audit governance.

Accounting, Financial Reporting

• Drive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close activities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with corporate reporting timelines.
• Review P&L trends and provide insightful variance analysis and management commentary to leadership.
• Perform detailed Balance Sheet reconciliations and ensure resolution of outstanding items.
• Regular Trial Balance Review/Monitoring, Ensure accuracy and completeness of Financial Statements, same compliant with Audit standards.
• Ensure intercompany reconciliations, settlements, and confirmations are completed in a timely manner.
• Prepare and present timely, accurate, and complete financial statements in compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), IGAAP, and group reporting requirements.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of Trial Balance, General Ledger, Balance Sheet, and Profit & Loss accounts.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Interface with banks and internal stakeholders for banking operations, foreign exchange requirements, and funding arrangements, deposits
• Manage treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital management.
• Ensure adequate funding for business operations through effective cash management practices.
• Ensure compliance with RBI, FEMA, and banking regulations applicable to treasury transactions.

Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing

• Ensure compliance with Indian direct tax laws and regulations.
• Review and oversee preparation of corporate income tax returns, advance tax computations, TDS compliance, and tax audits.
• Manage Transfer Pricing documentation, policies, benchmarking studies, and statutory filings.
• Coordinate with external consultants and tax authorities on assessments, notices, and litigation matters.
• Identify tax planning opportunities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

Indirect Tax (GST)

• Oversee GST compliance including preparation, review, reconciliation, and filing of GST returns.
• Ensure GST reconciliations between books, returns, and GST portal records.
• Handle GST audits, assessments, notices, ITC reviews, refunds, and RCM compliance.
• Liaise with tax consultants and authorities for dispute resolution and compliance matters.

Direct Tax & Transfer Pricing

• Ensure compliance with Indian tax laws and regulations.
• Review Support and oversee preparation of corporate income tax returns, advance tax computations, TDS compliance, and tax audits.
• Manage Transfer Pricing documentation, policies, benchmarking studies, and statutory filings.
• Co-ordinate with Regional/Global tax team or tax advisory team for tax queries resolution and reply on notices.

Audit Management

• Support/ Lead statutory, tax, internal, and group audits ensuring timely closure without significant audit findings.
• Coordinate with external auditors, internal auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure audit readiness through proper documentation, reconciliations, and compliance monitoring.
• Drive closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Monitor audit compliance status and periodically update management on key findings and mitigation plans.

Internal Audit & ICFR

• Partner with internal audit teams to evaluate business processes, identify control gaps, and mitigate operational risks.
• Develop and implement remediation plans for audit observations.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and ensure adequate financial and operational controls are maintained.
• Design, implement, review, and maintain an effective Internal Financial Controls framework in compliance with Companies Act requirements and group policies.
• Periodically assess effectiveness of key financial controls and ensure timely remediation of identified deficiencies.
• Coordinate management testing and external auditor reviews of ICFR controls.
• Ensure documentation of process narratives, risk-control matrices (RCMs), and control evidence.
• Drive continuous enhancement of financial control effectiveness and process standardization.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, FEMA, RBI regulations, accounting standards, taxation laws, and group policies.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and financial information.
• Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and assess business impact.
• Support corporate secretarial, regulatory, and compliance-related activities as required.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor finance team members.
• Drive capability building, succession planning, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and stakeholder collaboration.

Profile :

Qualification

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.

Additional qualifications such as Diploma in IFRS would be an advantage.

Experience

• 8-10 years of post-qualification experience in Finance & Accounting, preferably in a GCC Setup (multinational organization).
• Strong experience in:
  • Financial reporting and controllership
  • Finalization of financial statements
  • Direct and indirect taxation
  • Treasury and cash management
  • Statutory and internal audits
  • ICFR/SOX/Internal Controls
  • Transfer pricing and regulatory compliance
  • Business partnering and financial planning

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Ind AS, IFRS, IGAAP, and Companies Act provisions.
• In-depth understanding of Indian Direct Tax, GST, FEMA, and RBI regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Workday Financials or equivalent.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Experience in handling audits, compliance reviews, and internal control frameworks.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
• High attention to detail and ownership mindset.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leadership and drive business outcomes.

Pune, India