Finance & Accounts - CA

**Role Overview** We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant with 58 years of post-qualification experience to lead and manage the Finance & Accounts function and candidate having Insurance Background. The role will be responsible for financial reporting, P&L management, GST and taxation, accounting operations, statutory compliance, budgeting, MIS, audits, and financial controls. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Finance & Accounts along with the ability to lead a team, work closely with senior management, and drive process improvements. **Key Responsibilities** **1. Finance & Accounts Leadership** - Lead the overall Finance & Accounts function and ensure smooth day-to-day financial operations. - Oversee accounting, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and month-end/year-end closing. - Ensure accuracy and timely completion of books of accounts. - Develop and strengthen financial processes, controls and accounting policies. - Lead and mentor the Finance & Accounts team. **2. P&L and Financial Reporting** - Take ownership of P&L preparation, analysis and review. - Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and MIS. - Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, profitability and key financial indicators. - Provide meaningful financial insights and variance analysis to management. - Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts. - Support management in financial planning and decision-making. **3. GST & Taxation** - Manage end-to-end GST compliance, including GSTR filings, reconciliations and input tax credit management. - Ensure timely and accurate GST returns and other applicable tax compliances. - Handle GST audits, notices, assessments and departmental queries in coordination with consultants, wherever required. - Ensure proper accounting and reconciliation of GST, TDS and other statutory liabilities. - Coordinate with tax consultants and auditors for direct and indirect tax matters. - Keep the organisation updated on relevant changes in taxation laws and regulations. **4. Audit & Statutory Compliance** - Coordinate with Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors and Tax Auditors. - Ensure timely completion of statutory and internal audits. - Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents and financial information. - Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, Companies Act and other regulatory requirements. - Track and close audit observations and ensure implementation of corrective actions. **5. Budgeting & Financial Planning** - Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process. - Prepare business plans, financial projections and scenario analysis. - Monitor budget utilisation and identify areas of cost optimisation. - Work with business/function heads to understand financial performance and improve profitability. **6. MIS & Management Reporting** - Develop and present monthly MIS and management reports. - Provide analysis on revenue, expenses, profitability, working capital and business performance. - Prepare dashboards and financial reports for senior management. - Identify trends, risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations. **7. Working Capital & Cash Flow Management** - Monitor cash flows, receivables, payables and working capital requirements. - Prepare and review cash flow forecasts. - Ensure timely collection of receivables and effective management of payables. - Work with internal stakeholders to improve cash conversion and liquidity management. **8. Process Improvement & Controls** - Establish and strengthen financial controls and governance mechanisms. - Identify process gaps and implement improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. - Drive automation and digitization of Finance & Accounts processes wherever possible. - Ensure proper documentation and adherence to internal financial policies. - Hands-on experience with Oracle or other ERP systems. - Knowledge / working understanding of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).