Position Overview :
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our growing agri trading business. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant with 3-5 years of relevant experience in accounting, and treasury management. The role requires a strong grasp of loans and margins, fixed deposits (FDs), and a keen eye for accurate financial reconciliations and entries. Additionally, this individual will provide leadership to a small finance operations team.
Key Responsibilities :
Derivative & Treasury Accounting :
- Execute accounting entries for derivative instruments - futures, options, and forwards including MTM valuation, margin and hedge accounting.
- Oversee investment accounting for Fixed Deposits, short-term instruments, and other treasury products.
- Ensure timely accounting of interest and loan instruments.
Reconciliations & Accounting :
Ensure timely and accurate bank reconciliations and identify discrepancies proactively.Supervise the preparation and review of reconciliation schedules .Oversee cash applications , ensure proper allocation of incoming and outgoing payments, and support liquidity tracking.Review and authorize journal entries , ensuring alignment with accounting standards and internal controls.Financial Reporting & Controls :
Support month-end and year-end closings related to banking and treasury activities.Ensure compliance with audit requirements and support both internal and external audits.Maintain strong internal controls over financial processes involving banks and cash flow.Leadership & Collaboration :
Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of finance professionals.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including trading, procurement, and risk for financial planning and execution.Drive process improvements and automation initiatives in banking and reconciliation workflows.Key Requirements :
Chartered Accountant (CA) with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in banking, treasury, finance.Proficiency in handling margin money, FDs, and related banking instruments.Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial controls.Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365) and MS Excel.Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Preferred Attributes :
Exposure to working with commodity exchanges or agri commodities.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Basic understanding of Trade finance concepts.