Factory Commercial

Objective :

Ensure smooth functioning of factory operations and compliance to statutory / regulatory requirements and internal guidelines / standards pertaining to all finance-related activities such as invoice management, vendor management, fixed asset accounting, scrap management, and book closure & reporting activities.

Key Responsibilities :

Factory and Store Operations

Ensure robust controls and compliances for factory operations

Supervise factory store operations and ensure robust controls and standards

Work with FCC to establish robust controls for local purchase (e.g., non-PO spends)

Ensure process adherence and controls for scrap disposal at factory including approvals for identification, disposal, and vendor compliance for e-waste

Coordinate, escalate statutory / regulatory notices to FCC and ensure timely response / closure for the same (e.g., GST, transfer pricing, etc.)

Monitor factory-related compliances and escalate deviations

Provide inputs to AOP for factory-related expenses and capex

Work with CBS for providing inputs for managing capex (e.g., capitalization, disposal, monitoring)

Assist FCC in preparation / review of factory MIS and facilitate periodic reviews with Plant Head and follow-up on actions (including daily reviews)

Approve comparative statement, recommend vendors for local opex purchase as per DoA

Assist FCC / Plant Head in initiatives for operational excellence at the factory

Assist FCC in addressing audit queries and timely closure of outstanding items at the factory

Verify invoices for contract manpower and resolve discrepancies before payments

Act as custodian of the scanned and archived invoices (received locally)

Vendor Management

Review and resolve queries / disputes with vendors, including discrepancies for local vendors (not onboarded on vendor portal)

Assist in follow-ups and query resolution for periodic reconciliation for local vendors

Period-end Close Activities

Perform physical verification of assets and inventory as part of book closure activities (CFT) and prepare PIR report

Facilitate factory period-end / year-end closure activities and share with FCC for approval

Review and validate factory trial balance

Reconcile balances with vendors and job workers at the year-end.

Education, Experience & Skills

Preferred Educational Requirements :

CWA / CA (Inter)

Experience and Skills :

Total relevant experience of 2–4 years

Knowledge of SAP – FI & MM modules

In-depth financial accounting and reporting knowledge

Teamwork and collaboration

Stakeholder management