Deputy Manager - Finance

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Deputy Manager - Finance with 3-5 years of hands-on experience in the finance function of a manufacturing company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing critical financial documents, handling banking operations, managing forex and trade finance activities, and supporting the finance team in various regulatory and reporting functions.

Key Responsibilities

• CMA Data Preparation:
• Independently prepare Credit Monitoring Arrangement (CMA) data for working capital limits.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external consultants/banks for submission and queries.
• Project Report Preparation:
• Prepare detailed project feasibility reports for term loans, capex projects, expansions, etc.
• Conduct financial projections, IRR/NPV analysis, and sensitivity analysis.
• Banking Operations:
• Handle daily banking transactions including fund transfers, payments, deposits, and reconciliations.
• Ensure optimal fund utilization across various accounts and banking arrangements.
• Trade Finance Documentation:
• Prepare and submit Stock Statements, Drawing Power calculations, and FFRs.
• Manage timely and accurate submission of Export and Import documentation to banks.
• Co-ordinate for realization certificates and inward/outward remittance tracking.
• Forex & LC/BG Transactions:
• Manage forex transactions including forward contracts, hedging, and rate negotiations.
• Handle issuance and tracking of Letters of Credit (LC), Bank Guarantees (BG), and related documentation.
• Maintain records of LC/BG utilization and ensure timely renewals/cancellations.
• Forward Booking and Hedging:
• Liaise with bankers and treasury teams to book forward contracts.
• Maintain register of outstanding contracts and review market movement.
• MIS and Reporting:
• Prepare monthly MIS, variance analysis, and fund flow statements.
• Support in preparation of cash flow forecasts and treasury reports.
• Compliance & Documentation:
• Ensure compliance with banking covenants, RBI guidelines, and internal policies.
• Maintain proper documentation for all financial and banking transactions.
• Audit Support:
• Assist in Statutory, Internal, and Bank audits with all necessary schedules and reconciliations.
• Coordination & Communication:
• Serve as a key point of contact with bankers, financial institutions, and external consultants.
• Coordinate with internal departments for information flow and financial planning.
  

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Sound knowledge of banking products, forex, and trade finance.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter / CMA Inter.
• Exposure to SAP / Oracle / ERP systems.
• Knowledge of GST, FEMA, and RBI regulations (preferred).

a manufacturing company