Senior Manager Finance Account (Food industry)

Role Objective We are seeking a Chartered Accountant (CA) with 10-15 years of progressive experience in finance, accounts, and compliance (including 5+ years in leadership roles) to drive financial accuracy, governance, and business support at our Rabale facility. The role requires a balance of strategic leadership and hands-on control, covering financial planning, taxation, treasury, audit, inventory management, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

 Oversee end-to-end accounting, month / quarter / year-end closing, and preparation of financial statements in compliance with IND-AS / IFRS.  Ensure accuracy of General Ledger, reconciliations, accruals, and provisions.  Drive timely preparation of MIS reports, profitability analysis, and variance reports for management decision-making.

Taxation & Compliance

 Ensure timely filing and compliance of GST, TDS, PF, ESI, Bonus Act, Labour Welfare Fund, and other statutory obligations.  Manage tax audits, assessments, and liaise with consultants / authorities for direct and indirect tax matters.  Implement strong processes to ensure adherence to statutory requirements across multiple locations.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

 Monitor working capital, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity planning.  Prepare contingency plans for cash flow, vendor credit, and inventory buffers.  Manage fund flows, vendor payments, and foreign remittances in line with FEMA guidelines.  Liaise with banks for facilities, fund transfers, and treasury operations.

Budgeting, Costing & Business Finance

 Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis.  Drive cost control initiatives, margin analysis, and plant-level cost optimization.  Develop batch-wise costing models and BoM-based cost tracking for consumption.  Oversee BoM accuracy for each product SKU, including raw material consumption, yield, and wastage tracking.  Track SKU-level profitability and compile detailed margin analysis.  Collaborate with operations, procurement, and commercial teams to align financial goals with business objectives.

Inventory, Vendor & Customer Controls

 Lead periodic inventory audits, reconciliations, and controls across plant and warehouses.  Identify gaps, analyze discrepancies, and recommend improvements in stock management systems.  Oversee vendor ledger reconciliation, GRN (Goods Receipt Note) matching, and dispute resolution.  Monitor customer ledgers for accuracy, aging, and reconciliation across domestic and export accounts.  Ensure timely follow-up on outstanding payments, credit notes, and debit adjustments in coordination with internal teams.  Define and implement credit control policies, customer-wise payment tracking, and escalation protocols for overdue accounts.  Liaise with customers to resolve ledger discrepancies and ensure timely collections.  Generate AR aging reports, Sales Outstanding metrics, and customer risk profiles for management review.

Audit, Leadership & Process Improvements

 Coordinate and support statutory, internal, and cost audits, ensuring timely closure of observations.  Lead, mentor, and develop a finance team to deliver accuracy and efficiency.  Drive process automation, ERP integration, and implementation of best practices in financial operations.  Strengthen internal controls, risk management practices, and compliance frameworks

Qualifications & Experience  Mandatory :

Chartered Accountant (CA).  Experience : 10-15 years in finance & accounts, with at least 5 years in a managerial / team handling role.  Preferred Industry Exposure : Manufacturing, Food Processing, FMCG, or similar sectors with plant-level operations.  Systems Knowledge : Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP / Tally ERP / SAP B1), MS Excel, and reporting tools.

Key Skills  Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation (GST / TDS), payroll compliance, and financial regulations.  Hands-on expertise in audit, costing, inventory management, and MIS reporting.  Ability to lead cross-functional teams, resolve escalations, and drive process efficiency.  Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Us

 Lead the finance function at a growing and dynamic food processing company.  High visibility role with exposure to plant-level operations and strategic decision-making.  Opportunity to drive automation, efficiency, and compliance improvements.  A culture that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

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