AGM / GM Accounts

Company :

Pune HQ organisation from the Capital Equipment Sector

Position Title : AGM / GM – Accounts

Reports To : Head – Finance / CFO

Experience Required : Qualified CA ( must) with 8 + years in corporate finance & accounts ( preferably from listed organisation from the Industrial domain )

Role Summary

The AGM / GM – 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 :

1. 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.

Candidate Profile

Educational Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (CA) mandatory.
• Additional qualification (CMA / MBA – Finance) will be an added advantage.

Experience

Skills Required

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)