Chartered Accountant

**Role & responsibilities** **Financial Planning & Reporting** - Lead budgeting, forecasting cycles, and monthly financial performance analysis with minimal supervision. - Prepare and present variance analysis reports and management reporting decks to senior stakeholders. - Build and maintain financial models for scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and business cases. **Accounting & Compliance** - Own month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals. - Ensure compliance with Ind-AS / applicable accounting standards; stay current on regulatory changes. - Lead or co-lead audit preparation, manage auditor queries, and maintain robust documentation. **Business Partnering & Analysis** - Partner with business units to analyse costs, revenues, profitability drivers, and operational efficiencies. - Develop dashboards, KPI trackers, and data packs to support leadership decision-making. - Provide actionable insights on financial performance and flag risks proactively. **Treasury & Controls** - Manage cash flow monitoring, banking coordination, and treasury documentation. - Conduct process reviews, identify control gaps, and support internal audit activities. - Drive process improvements and automation initiatives within the finance function. **Key Requirements** **Qualifications & Experience** - Chartered Accountant (CA) with 14 years of post-qualification experience. - Minimum 60% aggregate marks in CA Final (both groups) – mandatory. - Prior experience in industry finance roles (FP&A, management accounting, business finance) preferred; Big 4 / mid-tier audit firm background with industry transition also considered. - **Technical Skills** - Strong grasp of financial statements, Ind-AS, and accounting principles. - Advanced Excel proficiency: pivot tables, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, financial modelling, large dataset handling. - Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Tally or equivalent) and MIS reporting tools. - Familiarity with data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus. - **Competencies** - Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail. - Effective communication and stakeholder management – able to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences. - Proactive, ownership-driven mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.