Client - One of the largest land bank agregator for South India and expanding it's footprint other areas of Real Estate
The Role will report to the CFO
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Controllership:
- Oversee end-to-end accounting operations and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
- Supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closures.
- Implement and maintain robust financial controls and processes.
- Coordinate with auditors for statutory, tax, and internal audits.
2. Taxation (Direct & Indirect):
- Manage all direct and indirect tax matters, including Income Tax, GST, TDS, and other statutory levies.
- Ensure timely filing of all tax returns and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Handle tax assessments, notices, and departmental communications.
- Develop tax planning strategies to optimize the company's tax position.
- Work closely with tax consultants and advisors.
3. Treasury & Cash Flow Management:
- Oversee treasury operations, including cash flow planning, fund management, and working capital optimization.
- Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and loan covenants.
- Monitor daily cash positions and ensure adequate liquidity.
- Drive cost-effective financing strategies.
4. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
- Prepare and present financial performance reports and variance analyses.
- Support management with financial insights for strategic decision-making.
- Monitor project-wise and business unit-wise profitability.
- Develop and track key financial metrics and dashboards.
5. Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR):
- Oversee end-to-end AP and AR processes.
- Ensure timely vendor payments and customer collections.
- Monitor aging reports and implement strategies to improve cash cycles.
- Strengthen internal controls over payments and receipts.
6. Compliance & Governance:
- Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.
- Maintain proper documentation for audits and regulatory reviews.
- Implement and monitor internal financial controls.
- Support board reporting and management reviews.
7. Team Leadership:
- Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team.
- Establish clear KRAs and performance metrics.
- Drive automation, process improvements, and system enhancements.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, and financial regulations.
- 8-14 years of experience in managing overall Finance Function.
- CA and Experience in Real Estate is a must.
- Expertise in treasury, cash flow management, and working capital optimization.
- Advanced skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
- Experience in managing audits and regulatory compliance.
- Strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel.
Preferred Industry Experience:
- Real estate, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, or similar project-based industries
Key Deliverables / KPIs:
- Timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Statutory and tax compliance without penalties.
- Improved cash flow and working capital cycles.
- Budget adherence and variance control.
- Strong audit outcomes with minimal observations.
