Senior Manager - Finance & Accounts

Senior Manager – Finance & Accounts | Port Business

Purpose / Objective

The role is responsible for overseeing all finance and accounting functions at the Port business, including budgeting, financial planning & analysis, MIS, accounting, treasury and working capital management, receivables management, statutory compliances, audits and financial reporting. The position plays a critical role in supporting business growth through robust financial governance, controls, and decision support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, consolidation, review and finalization of annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets; ensure timely approvals and conduct periodic budget reviews.

• Monitor and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual revenue, cost and profitability performance; identify variances and recommend corrective actions to management.

• Provide financial evaluation and decision support to the business for capital expenditure proposals and investment decisions.

• Ensure timely preparation and circulation of monthly MIS and coordinate financial performance reviews with business stakeholders.

• Oversee preparation, analysis and review of financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards.

• Analyze expenses, receivables and working capital trends; recommend and drive corrective measures for operational efficiency.

• Manage cash flows, liquidity position and short-term investment decisions to optimize returns and ensure adequate funding.

• Ensure compliance with internal audit observations and continuously strengthen internal financial controls and processes.

• Ensure completion of statutory audits within defined timelines and take appropriate actions on audit observations.

• Ensure adherence to all statutory and regulatory compliances including Service Tax / GST, EPCG obligations and other applicable laws.

• Lead, coach and motivate the finance team through effective communication, performance management and capability building.

• Stay updated on industry developments, regulatory changes and adopt modern financial systems and technologies aligned with business requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA)

Relevant Experience:

• 6-8 years of experience in Finance & Accounts

• Experience in handling end-to-end finance operations in a large organization or infrastructure / port setup

• Strong exposure to balance sheet finalization, statutory audits and regulatory compliances