Role Overview
The General Manager – Finance & Accounts will be responsible for leading the financial strategy, governance, compliance, and operational finance functions for the hotel group. The role requires a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with prior experience in a listed company environment, ensuring adherence to statutory regulations, corporate governance, and financial discipline across all units.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Drive overall financial strategy aligned with business growth and profitability targets
- Partner with leadership team for strategic planning, expansion, and capital allocation
- Provide financial insights for decision-making at group and unit levels
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
2. Financial Reporting & Compliance (Listed Company Standards)
- Ensure preparation and consolidation of financial statements as per IND-AS / IFRS
- Oversee statutory compliance including Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and other applicable laws
- Manage quarterly and annual financial reporting, board presentations, and disclosures
- Ensure timely closure of books across all units
3. Audit & Governance
- Lead internal and external audits, ensuring zero non-compliance
- Strengthen internal financial controls and risk management frameworks
- Liaise with auditors, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders
- Ensure implementation of corporate governance best practices
4. Hotel Finance Operations
- Oversee finance functions across all hotel units (AR, AP, Treasury, Cost Control)
- Monitor daily revenue, cash flow, and cost optimization
- Ensure adherence to SOPs for procurement, inventory, and expense control
- Drive profitability through effective cost management and revenue alignment
5. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance
- Oversee direct and indirect taxation (GST, TDS, Income Tax)
- Ensure compliance with all statutory filings and regulatory requirements
- Manage tax planning and optimization strategies
6. Treasury & Cash Flow Management
- Manage working capital, cash flow planning, and fund utilization
- Liaise with banks and financial institutions for funding and credit facilities
- Monitor liquidity and ensure optimal financial structuring
7. Systems & Process Excellence
- Drive implementation of ERP systems
- Ensure system-driven accounting and reporting across all units
- Standardize finance processes for efficiency and scalability
8. Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and mentor finance teams across corporate and property levels
- Build a high-performance culture with strong accountability
- Ensure continuous training and capability development
