Head - Finance & Accounts

• Job Profile: Manager – Accounts & FinancePosition OverviewJob Title: Manager – Accounts & Finance
• Department: Finance & Accounts
• Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Director – Finance
• Location: [Insert Location]
• Employment Type: Full-time

Job PurposeThe Manager of Accounts & Finance will oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and regulatory compliance. This role requires a dynamic leader capable of aligning the accounts team with daily operational objectives, optimizing workflows within SAP, and fostering strong interdepartmental coordination to support overall business growth and efficiency.

• Key Responsibilities1. Team Leadership, Work Allocation & AlignmentLead, mentor, and manage the core accounts and finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Establish clear daily, weekly, and monthly operational targets for the team (e.g., invoice processing, bank reconciliations, vendor payments) and monitor execution.
• Align individual team capacities with organizational timelines to ensure zero backlogs in daily accounting functions.
• Identify skill gaps within the team and conduct targeted training sessions on SAP modules and compliance practices.
• 2. SAP Optimization & Financial OperationsOversee end-to-end financial operations including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), and Fixed Asset accounting utilizing SAP.
• Ensure maximum utilization of SAP functionalities to automate manual tracking, reduce errors, and streamline data entry.
• Supervise the month-end and year-end closing processes strictly within SAP, ensuring accurate financial statements and variance analysis.
• Troubleshoot system/process bottlenecks within SAP and coordinate with IT/consultants to implement functional updates or custom report generations.
• 3. Interdepartmental Coordination & Business SupportPartner closely with key operational departments—including Procurement, Sales, HR, Stores, and Production/Projects—to resolve cross-functional bottlenecks.
• Coordinate actively with the Sales/Marketing team to streamline receivables management, credit controls, and customer reconciliations.
• Work hand-in-hand with the Procurement and Supply Chain teams to synchronize Purchase Orders (POs), Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs), and vendor payment cycles.
• Provide financial insights, budget tracking, and cost-benefit assessments to other department heads to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• 4. Compliance, Reporting & Statutory AuditsEnsure timely and accurate compliance with all statutory regulations (including GST, TDS, Income Tax, and Corporate laws).
• Prepare comprehensive monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports, cash flow statements, and budget vs. actual analyses for executive review.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal, statutory, and tax auditors, ensuring seamless data provision and prompt resolution of queries.
• Candidate Profile & QualificationsEducation & ExperienceDegrees: Chartered Accountant (CA) / ICWA / MBA in Finance or a master’s degree in Commerce/Accounting.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting and financial management, with at least 3 to 5 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Proven Track Record: A documented history of consistency and achievements, such as successfully reducing outstanding receivables, accelerating month-end closing cycles, clearing audit backlogs, or leading a successful SAP transition/cleanup.
• Technical & Core CompetenciesSAP Expertise: Deep, hands-on working knowledge of SAP FICO (Financial Accounting and Controlling) and its integration with MM (Materials Management) and SD (Sales and Distribution) modules.
• Advanced Tools: Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, financial modeling) and automated reporting tools.
• Financial Acumen: Strong command over Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) / General GAAP, corporate taxation laws, and financial control frameworks.
• Behavioral & Leadership SkillsInterpersonal Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to influence and collaborate across departmental hierarchies.
• Problem Solving: A sharp, analytical mind with the ability to diagnose procedural friction between departments and engineer collaborative solutions.
• Execution Focus: Highly organized with a demonstrated ability to delegate tasks effectively, manage pressure, and meet strict regulatory deadlines.

1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Closing Timelines: Successful completion of month-end closing and MIS submission by the stipulated corporate deadline.
2. Team Productivity: Efficiency gains and error reductions achieved through regular work-alignment and tracking of the accounts team.
3. Audit Readiness: Zero material observations or penalties during statutory, internal, or tax audits.
4. Interdepartmental Turnaround Time (TAT): Reduction in the time taken to clear vendor bills, issue sales invoices, or resolve interdepartmental financial discrepancies.