Assistant General Manager / Deputy General Manager – Accounts (CA Preferred | 15+ Years Experience | Core Accounting Role)

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly competent and experienced accounting professional for the position of AGM / DGM – Accounts to lead the organization’s end-to-end accounting function. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant with 15+ years of experience in financial accounting, statutory compliance, audit coordination, and taxation. This role is critical in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all financial reporting and books of accounts across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Finalization

- Lead the preparation and finalization of standalone and consolidated financial statements in line with Ind-AS.

- Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closures of accounts.

- Supervise complete books of accounts, including income & expense recognition, ledger scrutiny, and general accounting operations.

- Manage vendor and debtors reconciliation, intercompany transactions, and accurate reporting.

Audit Management

- Ensure timely completion of Statutory Audits and Internal Audits across all units and subsidiaries.

- Define internal audit scope, prepare schedules, coordinate with auditors, and ensure compliance with audit recommendations.

- Develop, review, and implement Internal Control Systems and maintain compliance documentation for audits.

Taxation & Compliance

- Ensure 100% compliance with Direct and Indirect Tax regulations including GST, TDS, Advance Tax, and Income Tax.

- Coordinate and respond to tax assessments, notices, and appeals; liaise with ITO and tax consultants as needed.

- Ensure proper documentation, calculation, and reconciliation for all statutory payments and returns.

MIS & Reporting

- Prepare and review monthly MIS reports, budget variance analysis, and periodic management dashboards.

- Support leadership and board with detailed financial insights and planning inputs.

Banking & Financial Certifications

- Coordinate with banks for BGs, PBGs, and funding-related matters.

- Issue required CA certificates related to cost incurred, fund utilization, and financial health of projects or business units.

- Handle all bank reconciliations and fund flow tracking.

Asset Management & Documentation

- Maintain an accurate and updated Fixed Assets Register and ensure compliance with capitalization and depreciation policies.

- Oversee proper documentation and filing of all financial transactions, audit trails, and regulatory submissions.

Desired Candidate Profile

- Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – preferred

- Experience: Minimum 15 years in core accounting, with hands-on exposure in finalization, audits, tax compliance, and MIS reporting

- Industry Background: Preference for candidates from manufacturing, EPC, infrastructure, or large corporate environments

- Systems Knowledge: ERP (SAP, Oracle, Tally Prime), MS Excel, Accounting Automation Tools

- Soft Skills: High attention to detail, analytical thinking, team leadership, documentation control, and deadline discipline