Job Title:
Associate Director, Finance & Accounts
Direct Reportee: Up to SVP
Location: Gurugram
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Industry: Services in the Protection and Facility Industry
Company Turnover: Above 2000 Crore
Job Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Associate Director to lead the financial management of our security & facility service-based organisation. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, financial expertise, and business acumen to oversee the company's financial health, compliance, reporting, and planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning process.
- Provide strategic financial insights to support business decisions and growth.
- Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP / Ind AS.
- Ensure budgetary control on a monthly basis.
- Oversee statutory audits, internal audits, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (Income Tax, GST, Companies Act, etc.).
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
- Capable of monitoring accounts receivable and timely billing on a monthly basis.
- Should be capable of handling Income Tax, GST, and other tax compliance by liaising with consultants.
- Cost Control & Optimization
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive operational efficiency.
- Develop and implement financial controls, policies, and procedures.
- Review pricing strategies and contracts to ensure profitability.
- Monitor client profitability and the company's gross margin.
- Treasury & Cash Flow Management
- Manage working capital, cash flow, and banking relationships.
- Monitor fund utilization and assess short-term and long-term financing requirements.
- Evaluate investment opportunities and risks.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals across multiple locations.
- Foster a culture of high performance, integrity, and continuous improvement.
- Capable of handling a large team of 100+ members.
- ERP and Systems Oversight
- Lead digital finance initiatives, including ERP implementation/improvement (SAP/Oracle/Navision, etc.).
- Process enhancement and automation, along with the creation of SOPs and policies, ensure robust control.
- Ensure robust financial systems and accurate real-time reporting.
- Stakeholder Management
- Act as a key business partner to the CFO, CEO, department heads, and board members.
- Present financial insights and reports to senior leadership and shareholders.
- Should be capable of handling the accounts payable of a large-sized company.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Chartered Accountant (CA); CA is compulsory, and an MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute is a plus.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in financial leadership roles, preferably in the service industry (e.g., IT/ITES, logistics, facilities management, hospitality, consulting).
- Proven track record in managing finance for a company with 1200+ crore turnover.
- Strong understanding of Indian accounting standards, taxation, compliance, and corporate governance.
- Hands-on experience in ERP systems and financial automation tools.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Capability to handle a business partnering team located at multiple locations throughout India
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking with attention to detail
- Strong business acumen and decision-making ability
- High integrity and ethical standards
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
- Effective leadership and interpersonal skills
Remuneration
Competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards, budgeted 75 Lacs
Skills: invoicing analysis,income tax,financial forecasting,budget analysis,qualified chartered accountant,banking relationships,corporate finance,final accounting,budget preperation,financial reporting,financial compliance,services industry,cash flow,business acumen,financial management experience
