MANAGER - ACCOUNTS

External Job Description

Job Purpose
•    Implement and drive cost management initiatives, define controls to mitigate financial risk and execute as per laid down procedures.
•    Act as one point interface of plant to corporate taxation, corporate accounts, shared service center, legal & corporate audit.
•    Active role in negotiation and commercial activity of all major procurements.

Primary Responsibilities
•    Plant Accounting & Compliance:
o    Manage day-to-day accounting operations for the plant including cost accounting, inventory valuation, and fixed asset management.
o    Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (GST, TDS, etc.) and internal controls.
•    Financial Reporting:
o    Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the plant.
o    Analyze variances and provide actionable insights to management.
•    Budgeting & Cost Control:
o    Develop and monitor plant budgets, track actuals vs. budget, 
o    Implement cost-saving initiatives.
o    Support operational teams with cost analysis and efficiency improvement.
•    Project & Greenfield Plant Setup (Good to Have)
o    Collaborate with project teams during greenfield plant setup
o    Commercial negotiation with the vendor
o    Financial planning, capital expenditure tracking, and vendor payments.
o    Establish accounting systems and processes for new plant operations.
•    Audit & Governance:
o    Coordinate internal and external audits for the plant.
Qualification
•    CA Qualified (1st attempt, all groups), 2024 OR 2025 batch