Finance Controller- Accounting & Reporting - Plant Finance- CA

About Company

A listed specialty chemicals company that makes color pigments used in everyday products.

Job Description

Job Purpose (Summary / One – Line Description)

• Lead and manage Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Controllership, Compliance and Governance activities for company and its subsidiaries/entities.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, statutory compliance, audit management, working capital optimization and business partnering to support organizational growth and profitability.

Duties/Responsibilities/Activities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing processes and ensure adherence to reporting timelines.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial statements in compliance with Ind AS, Companies Act and other applicable regulations.
• Review accounting entries, provisions, accruals and reconciliations to ensure financial integrity.
• Drive standardization of accounting practices across locations and business units.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of management reports, board reports and statutory financial statements.

• Monitor implementation of accounting policies and recommend improvements wherever required.

   

  Financial Controllership

• Establish and strengthen financial control frameworks across all business processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, delegation of authority and governance requirements.
• Monitor financial risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Review financial controls periodically and recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness.

• Drive process excellence and automation initiatives to improve controllership and reporting efficiency.

   

  Statutory Compliance & Audit Management

• Lead statutory audit, tax audit, internal audit and cost audit activities.
• Coordinate with auditors, consultants and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with Companies Act, accounting standards and other applicable regulations.

• Support direct and indirect tax compliance requirements in coordination with the tax team.

   

  Costing & Manufacturing Finance

• Review inventory valuation, standard costing, overhead allocations and product costing.
• Monitor inventory accounting and ensure compliance with defined controls.
• Review plant performance, manufacturing variances and cost optimization initiatives.
• Support business teams in analyzing product profitability and cost reduction opportunities.

• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of inventory, WIP and finished goods.

   

  Qualification:

• Preferred
• CA + CMA (Cost & Management Accountant)
• Essential

• Chartered Accountant (CA)

  Experience:

• Minimum 12+ years of experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting and Financial Controllership.
• Experience in manufacturing, chemicals, specialty chemicals, process industry or similar sectors preferred.
• Exposure to plant finance, costing, audits, compliance and business partnering.
• Experience in handling multi-location operations and statutory reporting.

Mandatory Requirement

Primary Job Profile : Finance & Accounts/ Finance Control

Technical Skills : Finance Control, Financial reporting, Working Capital Management

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