Manager - Finance & Accounts

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager - Finance & Accounts to oversee all financial activities for our manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader responsible for managing day-to-day accounting, ensuring timely compliance, and providing critical financial analysis to support business decisions. This role is crucial for maintaining financial integrity, controlling working capital, and driving profitability through accurate costing and new project evaluations.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Accounting

• Manage all day-to-day accounting activities at the manufacturing plant, including inventory, production costs, and expense tracking.
• Oversee financial records and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Financial Statements & Audit

• Ensure timely completion of audits and reviews for the plant.
• Handle timely compliance with ROC, Direct & Indirect Taxes.
• Coordinate with auditors to finalize audits related to overseas entities.

Projections & Product Costing

• Provide financial support for the costing of new products.
• Conduct feasibility studies and new project evaluations using analyses like Payback, IRR, and other financial metrics.
• Prepare weekly financial projections for management.

Working Capital Management

• Manage and control working capital, with a specific focus on AR (Accounts Receivable) and inventory.
• Conduct periodic reviews of AR to ensure the timely settlement of receivables and maintain clean financial books.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in a finance and accounting role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in plant accounting, including cost accounting and inventory management.
• Expertise in financial statement finalization and audit coordination.
• In-depth knowledge of direct and indirect taxation and ROC compliance.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, including project feasibility studies and metrics like IRR and Payback.
• Excellent analytical skills for working capital management and AR control.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to manage teams and liaise with stakeholders.