Assistant Manager

Key Responsibilities

Fund Raising, Banking Relationships & Credit Rating

• Fund raising through term loans, working capital facilities, and other banking arrangements, including negotiation and execution of financing documents.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with existing banks and assist in onboarding new banks.
• Create, manage, and periodically review and execute security documentation; assist in improving security cover for banking facilities.
• Coordinate issuance, renewal, and monitoring of bank guarantees, letters of credit, and other non-fund-based facilities.
• Explore and implement new banking products and trade finance solutions to manage working capital and cash flow requirements.
• Prepare CMA data and other information as required by banks.
• Prepare covenant tracker, ensure compliance with banking covenants and terms and conditions.
• Coordinate with credit rating agencies, including data submission, making presentations and timely rating of banking facilities.
• Analyse borrowing and finance costs and undertake initiatives for interest cost optimization.
• Manage bank accounts, including opening/closure of accounts and updating authorized signatories.

Cash flow Management, Hedging & Treasury Operations

• Prepare and review daily cash flow position and cash forecasts.
• Determine investible surplus and deploy funds in mutual funds and other approved investment instruments in line with treasury policy.
• Execute and monitor hedging transactions, including forward contracts, to manage foreign exchange risks.
• Track hedge effectiveness and maintain required documentation as per internal policy and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with RBI regulations, FEMA provisions, and bank policies.
• Prepare treasury MIS, dashboards, and periodic reports for senior management.
• Support automation and process improvements to enhance efficiency, controls, and accuracy in treasury operations.
• Ensure timely accounting, reconciliation, and record maintenance of treasury transactions.

Audit, Compliance & Controls

• Coordinate with internal and statutory auditors and resolve audit queries related to treasury and banking activities.
• Provide accurate data and documentation related to borrowings, bank accounts, guarantees, and hedging transactions.
• Obtain periodic bank balance confirmations and loan confirmations.
• Support implementation and maintenance of internal controls within the treasury function.

Requirements:

Chartered Accountant /MBA (Finance) with 3-4 years of experience in the field of Treasury/Banking/Borrowings