General Manager Finance

Job Description: GM Accounts & Finance

Location: Nanakramguda, Hyderabad.

Industry: Real Estate

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting To: Managing Director/Designated Partners

Experience: Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in the real estate industry

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) from a reputed institution

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused GM Accounts & Finance to lead the company's finance, accounting, taxation, compliance, audit, and financial planning functions. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Chartered Accountant with at least six years of relevant experience in the real estate industry and strong hands-on expertise in statutory filings, internal controls, audits, banking relationships, taxation, and stakeholder management.

The GM A&F will work closely with the leadership team to support strategic decision-making, maintain financial discipline, strengthen governance, and ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) from a reputed institution. ( Plus MBA will be an added advantage)
• Minimum 6 years of relevant post-qualification experience, preferably in a senior finance role within the real estate industry.
• Strong hands-on experience in taxation, statutory compliance, regulatory filings, auditing, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience dealing with banks, tax authorities, external auditors, lenders, and financial institutions.
• Sound knowledge of real estate accounting, project finance, cost control, cash-flow management, and revenue recognition.
• Working knowledge of RERA, GST, TDS, income tax, corporate law, and applicable accounting standards.
• Experience in arranging and managing project finance, working capital, and other funding facilities.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting software, advanced Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy and Planning

• Develop and implement the company's financial strategy in alignment with its business and growth objectives.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and long-term financial planning.
• Provide timely financial analysis and commercial insights to the management team.
• Evaluate the financial viability of real estate projects, including project costs, profitability, funding requirements, and return on investment.
• Monitor project-wise budgets, collections, receivables, payables, and fund utilisation.
• Identify financial risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Oversee the complete accounting function and ensure accurate maintenance of books of accounts.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain project-wise accounts, cost records, management information systems, and financial dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Review bank reconciliations, vendor payments, customer receipts, general ledgers, and financial closures.
• Present accurate financial reports to the Board and senior management.

Taxation, Compliance and Filings

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all statutory, tax, and regulatory filings.
• Oversee compliance relating to direct tax, GST, TDS, corporate law, RERA, and other applicable regulations.
• Manage tax assessments, notices, appeals, reconciliations, and interactions with tax authorities.
• Maintain a comprehensive compliance calendar and ensure that all deadlines are met.
• Monitor changes in tax, accounting, financial, and real estate regulations and assess their impact on the business.
• Coordinate with legal and secretarial teams on corporate and regulatory compliance matters.

Audit and Internal Controls

• Establish and maintain robust internal controls, financial policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead internal, statutory, tax, and other regulatory audits.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and ensure the timely closure of audit observations.
• Strengthen controls relating to procurement, payments, collections, contracts, project expenditure, and revenue recognition.
• Prevent financial irregularities through regular reviews, risk assessments, and control testing.
• Ensure proper maintenance and availability of financial records and supporting documentation.

Banking, Funding and Treasury

• Build and manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, lenders, investors, and other funding partners.
• Arrange project finance, working capital, term loans, and other credit facilities.
• Lead funding proposals, lender presentations, financial due diligence, and loan documentation.
• Monitor borrowing costs, debt obligations, covenants, repayments, and utilisation of funds.
• Manage liquidity, working capital, cash flows, and treasury operations.
• Negotiate competitive terms with banks and financial institutions.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the principal finance contact for banks, tax authorities, external auditors, financial institutions, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Support the Board, investors, and senior management with accurate financial information and recommendations.
• Coordinate with project, sales, procurement, legal, operations, and administration teams.
• Represent the company during assessments, audits, lender reviews, and regulatory discussions.
• Communicate complex financial matters clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounts team.
• Define clear responsibilities, performance standards, and review mechanisms.
• Build a culture of accountability, accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Implement appropriate financial systems and automation to improve efficiency and reporting quality.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong analytical, commercial, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple statutory and business deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of independently leading the finance function.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and manage an effective finance team.