About the job :
Experience Required : 8-10 years in corporate finance & accounts (preferably in large listed organizations, manufacturing / logistics, Big4 / audit exposure)
Role Summary :
The AGM - Accounts will be responsible for overseeing Accounts Payables (AP), Accounts Receivables (AR), General Ledger (GL), Statutory Compliances, IND AS-based financials, Consolidation of subsidiaries, and Month- & Year-end Closures. The role demands strong leadership in team management, process controls, and handling statutory & internal audits (Big4) while ensuring compliance with IND AS, Companies Act, Income Tax, and other applicable laws. The incumbent will act as a key member of the Finance leadership team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the company's financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities :
Financial Accounting & Reporting :
- Lead end-to-end accounting function covering AP, AR, GL, Fixed Assets, Banking, Payroll Accounting, and Provisions.
- Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements are prepared in line with IND AS & Companies Act requirements.
- Drive timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end book closure with strict adherence to group timelines.
- Responsible for intercompany reconciliations and eliminations for consolidation purposes.
- Maintain trial balance accuracy and ensure mapping of accounts to reporting structures.
2. Consolidation (IND AS & Group Reporting) :
Prepare consolidated financials including multiple subsidiaries, JVs, and associates in line with IND AS 110 / 111 / 28.Handle complexities around cross-holdings, eliminations, foreign subsidiaries, minority interest, goodwill accounting, etc.Coordinate with auditors for disclosures and notes to consolidated accounts.Facilitate group-level reporting for management and regulatory compliance.3. Audit & Compliance :
Lead Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, and Limited Review (Quarterly) with Big4 auditors.Ensure audit schedules, supporting documents, and reconciliations are ready as per audit timelines.Compliance with Companies Act, Income Tax Act, GST, TDS, ROC filings, CARO, CSR reporting, etc.Drive implementation and adherence of internal financial controls (IFC / ICFR).4. AP, AR, and Working Capital Management :
Oversee Accounts Payable : vendor payments, validations, TDS, GST credit utilization, and process improvements.Oversee Accounts Receivable : timely invoicing, credit monitoring, customer reconciliations, and collection follow-up.Monitor working capital metrics (DSO / DPO) and support treasury management.Partner with business teams to drive dispute resolution and customer / vendor relationship management.5. Leadership & Team Management :
Lead a team of accounting professionals across AP, AR, GL, and reporting streams.Coach, mentor, and develop team members; foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous learning.Ensure collaboration across operations, business finance, and corporate teams.6. Process Control & Digitalization :
Drive process excellence by standardizing accounting processes, SOPs, policies, and documentation.Implement ERP controls (SAP / Oracle / any major ERP) and accounting automation initiatives.Ensure robust checks to mitigate financial risks and errors.Educational Qualification :
Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory.
Additional qualification (CMA / MBA - Finance) will be an added 8-10 years' post-qualification experience in corporate finance & accounts.
At least 3-4 years in a leadership / team handling role.Strong exposure to IND AS, consolidation, book closure, and listed company compliance.Experience in Big4 audit coordination.Background in sector preferred.Skills Required
Strong knowledge of IND AS, IFRS basics, Companies Act, and SEBI compliances.Hands-on with consolidation, consolidation software / ERP modules.Excellent knowledge of audit cycles, statutory compliances, and working capital accounting.Proficiency in ERP (SAP / Oracle) and MS Excel / PowerPoint.Leadership qualities : decision-making, problem-solving, people management, and cross-functional collaboration.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Timely & accurate monthly / quarterly / yearly closures.Clean audit reports with minimal observations.Accuracy in consolidated financials and compliance with IND AS disclosure requirements.Effective team performance and capability building.Continuous improvement in process efficiency and governance.(ref : iimjobs.com)
