Job Purpose:
The Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the books of accounts by overseeing general ledger operations, leading comprehensive ledger reconciliations, and implementing robust financial controls. The role places strong emphasis on process automation to streamline accounting workflows, reduce manual errors, and enhance reporting efficiency.
Duties and responsibilities:
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Consolidation:
- Generate and analyze MIS reports, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
- Perform variance analysis on financial statements and report key findings to management.
Cash Flow Management & Forecasting:
- Monitor and manage cash flow, ensuring optimal liquidity management.
- Prepare cash flow statements and periodic cash flow forecasts.
Budgeting & Financial Planning:
- Assist in preparation of annual budgets, income statements, and balance sheets.
- Assist in forecasting financial performance and identifying areas for cost control.
- Ensure adherence to budgetary controls and report deviations to management.
Process Improvements & Internal Controls:
- Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization in financial reporting.
- Strengthen internal controls to minimize risks and ensure accurate financial data.
- Develop and update finance policies and SOPs as per industry best practices.
Secondary Duties & Responsibilities:
KPI Preparation for the Operations Team:
- Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess operational efficiency and financial performance.
- Support in setting performance benchmarks and evaluating operational outcomes against financial goals.
Stakeholder Coordination & Support:
- Assist senior management with financial analysis, ad-hoc reports, and strategic planning.
Qualification:
CA/CMA Qualified.
Experience:
-5+ years of experience in a financial position
- Experience in working with ERP systems is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of Financial regulations and accounting principles.
Skills & Competencies (Must Have):
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and financial reporting.
- Experience in Process Automation and MIS reporting
- Expertise in GL reconciliations, variance analysis & internal controls.
- Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting & cash flow management.
- Ability to develop & track KPIs for operational performance.
- Strong command of ERP systems & financial tools.
- Advanced Excel & BI tools.
- Strong analytical & problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with digital finance transformation & AI-driven analytics
Skills & Competencies (Good to Have):
- Experience in process automation & financial system enhancements.
- Knowledge of taxation laws & regulatory compliance.
- Exposure to financial risk assessment & mitigation strategies.
- Familiarity with digital finance transformation & AI-driven analytics.
- Hands on experience in Python and other languages for process automation.
- Prior experience in team leadership & mentoring.
- Excellent communication & stakeholder management
Job Location:
Kochi (WFO)
