Junior Finance Controller

Company Description: Bhavi Plast Pvt Ltd is a long-established provider of corrosion-resistant equipment for process plants across India and international markets. The company designs, builds, and commissions wet scrubbing systems, dust collection solutions, centrifugal blowers, and related ducting and exhaust systems to help clients meet emission standards. Bhavi Plast also delivers FRP and dual-laminate storage tanks, reactors, pressure vessels, and process tanks engineered for safety and durability. All systems are designed using advanced process simulation, built to international standards, and tested in-house at the Mankoli, Bhiwandi plant. The company is registered and vetted by major engineering consultants, with equipment operating across India and in more than ten countries.Role Description: We’re hiring a Junior Finance Controller who will independently run the financefunction of the company end-to-end. This is not a support role — you will be the finance function, reporting directly to the promoters, with full ownership of accounting, compliance, cash flow, banking, and investment decisions for the company’s surplus cash reserves. Ideal for a young CA who wants real ownership early in their career rather than being one of many in a large finance team.Key Responsibilities:Accounting & Financial Reporting - Own the complete books of accounts —day-to-day accounting, ledger scrutiny, month-end and year-end closing - Prepareaccurate MIS reports, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements formanagement review - Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to thedirectorsTreasury & Investment Management - Manage the company’s cash flow andworking capital planning - Evaluate and manage investment of surplus cashreserves (fixed deposits, mutual funds, or other instruments as directed) tooptimize returns while safeguarding capital - Maintain and manage bankingrelationships, credit facilities, and fund-based/non-fund-based limitsStatutory Compliance & Taxation - Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS,Income Tax, PF/ESIC, and other statutory requirements - Coordinate and managestatutory, tax, internal, and external audits end-to-end - Handle ROC filings andother Companies Act compliances (directly or via coordination with companysecretary/consultants)Budgeting, Costing & Controls - Prepare annual budgets and track actuals vs.budget - Support cost control and margin analysis for the manufacturingoperations - Control on-site (plant/factory) budgets and proactively identify andplug leakages - Design and implement internal financial controls and approvalprocessesVendor, Payments & Working Capital - Manage accounts payable/receivable,vendor payments, and collections - Monitor working capital cycle and flag risksproactivelyGeneral - Liaise with banks, auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authoritiesas the primary finance point of contact - Bring process improvements and betterfinancial discipline to the organization as it scalesQualifications:● Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) — mandatory● 2–3 years of relevant post-qualification experience, ideally including some exposure to a manufacturing/SME environment● Strong hands-on knowledge of accounting standards, GST, TDS, and income tax compliance● Comfortable evaluating and managing investment options for surplus funds● Proficient in Tally and advanced Excel; comfortable building MIS from scratchAttributes we care about most:1. High ownership — treats company money and compliance like their ownresponsibility, not a checklist2. Ability to work independently — doesn’t need hand-holding; can be handed aproblem and be trusted to solve it end-to-end3. Trustworthy and discreet — will have visibility into sensitive financialdata of a family-run business4. Proactive, not reactive — flags risks and opportunities before beingasked5. Strong communicator — able to explain financial matters clearly to non-financepromoters/management6. Comfortable being the only finance person initially — willing to build thefunction rather than plug into an existing large team (whether this role willhave anyone reporting into it will be decided based on the selectedcandidate’s experience and capability)What We Offer:● Direct reporting line to the promoters/directors — high visibility and influence● Complete ownership of the finance function from an early career stage● A long-term, stable role in a growing manufacturing business