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Aditya Birla Group

Front Line Officer - PF Trust Management & Operations

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Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The role is responsible for the end-to-end management of the Provident Fund (PF) Trust, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, efficient fund administration, timely reporting, and governance of trust-related activities. The incumbent will act as a liaison between employees, trustees, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders.

Job Context & Major Challenges:

Job Context:

PF Trust for Jayashree Textiles (JST) and the Insulators business is jointly managed by a resource. JST has relatively large stake in PF Trust Management on account of the volume of members. This requires a thorough understanding of laws, processes and seamless execution for a perfect employee experience

Major Challenges:

  • Large volume
  • Offline-Trust
  • Changing Legal landscape and continuous updation required in terms of rules

Accountability

Supporting Actions

Trust Governance & Compliance

  • Ensure strict adherence to PF Trust Rules, Trust Deed, and bylaws under Employees Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, and related schemes (EPF, EPS),
  • Manage statutory obligations related to exempted PF trusts.
  • Ensure timely filing of PF Trust returns, statutory submissions, and disclosures.
  • Coordinate with EPFO, auditors and other stakeholders, for regulatory for inspections and approvals.
  • Ensure adherence to investment guidelines prescribed by EPFO/MoF.
  • Maintain proper documentation, trust deed updates, and board resolutions.

PF Trust Operations - Managing memberAccounts & Settlements

  • Manage member accounts, including:
    1. Accurate Contributions posting
    2. Accurate Interest calculation
    3. Withdrawals, transfers, pension claims
      • Ensure timely settlement of employee claims - withdrawals, transfers and settlements
      • Ensure reconciliation of member balances with trust books.

Fund Management & Investments

  • Ensure investments are made as per EPFO investment guidelines
  • Liaise with fund managers, banks, and institutions for investment execution.
  • Monitor portfolio performance, interest rates, and returns and ensure compliance with approved asset allocation norms.
  • Monitor returns and prepare investment performance reports.
  • Coordination with Grasim CFD team for investment decisions

Accounting & Financial Reporting

  • Maintain PF Trust books of accounts in compliance with accounting standards.
  • Preparation and finalization of PF Trust Balance Sheet & P&L
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial records
  • Coordinate annual audits (internal & statutory).
  • Periodic MIS and reporting to Trustees/Management
  • Manage interest declaration and credit to member accounts.

Loan Management

  • Review and approve PF advances/loans ensuring compliance and recoverability.
  • Monitor loan recoveries and ageing analysis.
  • Ensure system-driven tracking and control mechanisms.

Banking & Reconciliation

  • Manage all banking transactions of the Trust.
  • Ensure timely bank reconciliations and fund tracking.
  • Monitor liquidity for settlements and investments.

Stakeholder Management

  • Act as the primary point of contact for:
    1. Employees (queries related to PF, withdrawals, balances)
    2. Trustees and Board members
    3. Auditors, bankers, and regulatory authorities
    4. Internal Departments like HR, Payroll,
      • Facilitate PF Trust meetings and maintain minutes.
      • Address member queries and escalations effectively.

Audit & Risk Management & Other Regulatory Interfaces

Audit, Inspection & Regulatory Interfaces

  • Ensure readiness for:
    1. Internal audits
    2. Statutory audits
    3. Annual EPFO inspections
    4. Records, documentation, and reconciliations
      • Handle Internal, Statutory, and EPFO (RPFC) audits end-to-end
      • Ensure timely closure of audit & observations.
      • Act as primary interface with RPFC/EPFO authorities.
      • Identify compliance and financial risks in PF Trust operations, compliance, and investments
      • Devise steps for mitigation
      • Implement strong internal controls, checks, and maker-checker processes.
      • Ensure data integrity and audit trail maintenance.

Systems & Process Improvement

  • Implement best practices in trust governance and fund management.
  • Ensure proper implementation and stabilization of PF software systems.
  • Drive automation in accounting, member records, and reporting.
  • Strengthen internal controls and SOP adherence.
  • Standardize processes and reporting frameworks.

Domain/ Leadership / Product or Service knowledge

Preferred Education:

MBA (HR/Finance) / CA / CMA / Commerce Graduate

Domain & Leadership Skills:

  • Analytical and financial management skills
  • High attention to detail and governance mindset
  • Stakeholder management and communication skills

Service knowledge / Product knowledge:

  • Strong knowledge of PF laws, EPFO guidelines, and trust regulations
  • Expertise in PF accounting, investment norms, and compliance
  • Proficiency in Excel / HRMS / PF Trust software
  • 5-10+ years of experience in PF trust management, payroll, or statutory compliance

Key Deliverables / KPIs

  • 100% statutory compliance with zero penalties
  • Timely settlement of PF claims
  • Accurate accounting and audit closure
  • Optimal investment returns within regulatory norms
  • Employee satisfaction on PF services

Preferred areas of Experience

  1. PF Trust Management
  1. PF Accounting
  1. PF Software Management

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Job ID: 148877547