Overview
To provide end-to-end control, governance, and analytical support for the Agro Business in Kosi, Uttar Pradesh. This role focuses on strengthening existing processes, driving automation initiatives, and ensuring robust governance across Seed-to-Chip and Seed-to-Seed operations. The role will actively contribute to central automation projects.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Control, Governance & Risk
- Drive the Agro control agenda and establish a robust control framework in the Kosi region.
- Participate in risk assessments, define and implement business control activities (BCAs), and monitor effectiveness in the field.
- Ensure compliance with GCS, Schedule of Authority, and internal governance standards.
- Track and close control gaps, audit observations, and process deviations.
- Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
- Ensure Day-0 month-end close with accurate books and timely submission.
- Manage provisions and accruals for shrinkage, rottage, warehouses, MOH, freight, and other Agro costs.
- Review seed costing, inventory accounting, and GIT, highlighting risks and corrective actions.
- Support reconciliations and periodic financial reporting.
- Management Reporting & Performance Reviews
- Prepare, validate, and consolidate Agro KPI reports with variance analysis and business insights.
- Drive performance reviews with Agro teams (Potato and Seed).
- Collate and validate data for regional reviews and leadership updates.
- Inventory, Assets & Field Controls
- Ensure accurate representation of stock and assets through monthly balance sheet reviews and physical verification.
- Monitor seed pipeline, inventory movements, and warehouse/cold store governance.
- Conduct regular site visits to warehouses and fields to ensure adherence to processes and controls.
- Statutory Compliance & Audits
- Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, including Mandi taxes and filing of returns.
- Ensure availability and compliance of Seed, Potato, and other Agro licenses in coordination with Legal.
- Coordinate internal, statutory, and other audits, and ensure timely closure of observations.
- Business Partnering & Operations Support
- Anchor contract farming and storage agreements, including validation, approvals, and due diligence.
- Support cold store due diligence and opening in SAP, seasonal setup, and operational readiness.
- Support transporter contracting and related commercial processes.
- Coordinate cross-functional Agro initiatives such as modernization projects, bulk cold stores, and cross-freight.
- Process Setup, Automation & Training
- Drive central automation projects and reduction of manual interventions.
- Design and implement relevant SOPs and control processes for the region.
- Conduct training and hand-holding for plant and field teams on finance, controls, and compliance.
Qualifications
Skills / Experience / Qualification
Education & Experience
- CA with 3–4 years of experience in Finance / Controllership roles.
- Strong hands-on exposure to month-end close, provisions, balance sheet reviews, and inventory accounting in a manufacturing or supply-chain environment.
- Working knowledge of internal controls and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Ability to work independently and partner closely with operations.
- Preferred: Exposure to Agro, FMCG, or Agri-supply chain businesses.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong control mindset with ability to design practical processes, supported by analytical and MIS skills with clear variance analysis.
- High ownership with effective stakeholder management across field, plant, and regional teams.
- Willingness to travel to warehouses, cold stores, and field locations as required.
