Head Accounts and Finance

Job Details

Job Purpose

To support the strategic intent of the company through management of the business finance, accounting, risk and control functions

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of short / medium / long term business plans. Structue various financial instruments to manage risk, working capital etc.
• Provide timely commercial and technical advice to business vertical to enable their business growth
• Ensure all requisite control processes are setup and are being regularly monitored
• Help create and drive annual business plans though generation and analysis of requisite MIS/reports. Prepare, consolidate and review monthly MIS
• Manage working capital norms - Follow up and review progress on areas like liquidation of inventory, overdue debtors / advances
• Ensure ERP utilisation and other automation projects
• Critically evaluate the performance of various business units through an analysis of profitability, top-line growth, cost control, etc.
• Manage risk through effective risk mitigation plans. Identify and track customer risk inclusive of credit risk, currency risk and country risk
• All legal compliances including all contract documentation, oversee accounts / audit finalization,
• Managing and auditing vendor relationships and terms of trade
• Identify idle capital and develop actions plans for unlocking value. Follow up and review progress on areas like liquidation of inventory, overdue debtors / advances, working capital management, etc.
• Maintain an optimum talent level in the team through engagement and development
• To perform any other duties assigned by reporting manager

Educational Qualifications

CA / CFA or MBA Finance

Desired Profile (Experience)

Experience of 18 20 years post qualification in similar capacity

Prefer experience in ERP based operations

Should have handled similar multi-geography roles in organizations with size greater than $1 bn million

Industry Preference

Trading/Manufacturing/Distribution/Retail