Assistant Manager Finance

Assistant Manager F&A

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical finance professional to oversee financial reporting, strengthen internal controls (including ICFR compliance), and manage internal and external audits for our manufacturing operations. The role will ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance policies while supporting operational efficiency and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., Ind AS / IFRS / GAAP as applicable).
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Oversee consolidation of financial statements (if applicable).
• Coordinate with plant finance teams for inventory accounting and cost analysis.
• Review journal entries, provisions, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.

2. Internal Controls & ICFR

• Design, implement, and monitor internal financial controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and control testing.
• Document processes, control narratives, and risk-control matrices (RCMs).
• Identify control gaps and implement remediation plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., Companies Act, SOX – if applicable).
• Drive automation and process improvements in finance functions.

3. Audit Management

• Coordinate with statutory, internal, tax, and cost auditors.
• Prepare audit schedules and ensure timely submission of information.
• Resolve audit queries and ensure closure of audit observations.
• Track and monitor implementation of audit recommendations.
• Support IFC audits and certification processes.

4. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to company policies, SOPs, and delegation of authority.
• Monitor compliance with tax, GST/VAT, and other statutory regulations (as applicable).
• Support Board/Audit Committee reporting related to financial controls.

5. Manufacturing-Specific Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory valuation and controls (RM, WIP, FG).
• Monitor standard costing, variance analysis, and cost controls.
• Work closely with supply chain and plant operations teams to strengthen financial discipline.