Deputy Manager Finance & Accounts
Reports to:AGM / DGM Finance
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Finalisation- Prepare and finalizefinancial statementsin compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Leadfinalisation of books of accountsand ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closures.
- Prepare, review, and analyzemonthly / quarterly / annual financial statementswith detailedvariance analysisfor presentation to the Board and Management.
- Preparecash flow statements, monitor liquidity, and manage key financial ratios.
- Provide financial insights to supportbusiness growth strategies.
- Identify and recommendcost optimizationand efficiency improvement initiatives.
- Prepare detailedMIS and management reportsand present insights to senior leadership.
Budgeting & Forecasting- Leadannual budget preparationin coordination with business and operational teams.
- Preparerolling forecastsandquarter-on-quarter (QoQ) forecasts.
- Monitor budget adherence and highlight deviations withcorrective action plans.
Balance Sheet & Reconciliations- Perform regularbalance sheet reconciliations, including detailedGL scrutiny.
- HandleGlobal vs Local reconciliationsand ensure alignment with group reporting requirements.
- Investigate and resolveunreconciled itemson a timely basis.
Inventory & Operations Finance- Conducthands-on inventory auditsand overseeinventory valuation.
- Ensure alignment between physical stock and system records.
- Support operational teams through finance-ledprocess and control improvements.
Procurement & Banking Coordination- Possess strong working knowledge ofprocurement processes and procedures.
- Supportfinancial evaluation of procurement decisions, including cost-benefit analysis.
- Managebanking relationships, including:
- LC documentation
- FEMA compliance
- Coordination with banks and financial institutions
Statutory, Taxation & Compliance- OverseeIncome Tax and GSTperiodical return filings.
- Handle and closedefault noticesreceived from tax authorities.
- Manage statutory requirements including:
- GST appeals
- Personal hearings (PH) with GST officers
- HandleGST and TDS assessments, appeals, and compliances.
- Ensure accurate and timelystatutory and regulatory filings.
Audit & Risk Management- Assist and coordinate withinternal and external auditorsfor timely audit closure.
- Provide audit schedules, data, and explanations as required.
- Identify and managefinancial, operational, and compliance risks.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting standards.
Education & Work Experience Requirements- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) / ACCA
- 68 years of relevant experience(Ports & Logistics industry preferred)
- Strong exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, audits, and compliance
- Looking for along-term association
