r3 Consultant
Website:
r3consultant.com
Job details:
Manager – Accounts & Finance
Job Location: Pune (Camp)
Industry: Real Estate / Construction / Promoter & Developer
Reporting to: Head – Finance / CFO
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced and technology-savvy Manager – Accounts & Finance to lead the Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A and Tax Compliance functions for a leading promoter, developer and construction group in Pune.
The role will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, smooth monthly closing, effective tax compliance, robust MIS and FP&A support, and efficient utilisation of the organisation’s ERP system. The position will also lead and mentor the accounting team and drive process discipline, automation and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
Lead day-to-day accounting operations across the group and ensure accuracy, completeness and timely recording of financial transactions.
Drive the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process.
Review general ledger, reconciliations, provisions, accruals, revenue, costs, receivables, payables and other accounting schedules.
Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for construction projects, development activities, land transactions, project costs and related-party transactions.
Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
MIS, FP&A & Business Support
Lead preparation of monthly MIS, project-wise profitability reports, budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections and variance analysis.
Provide meaningful financial insights to management on project performance, costs, margins, working capital and cash flows.
Develop and improve management dashboards and analytical reports to support business decision-making.
Work closely with project, commercial, procurement and business teams to ensure timely and accurate financial information.
Tax & Statutory Compliance
Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance, including GST, TDS, Income Tax and other applicable statutory requirements.
Ensure timely filing of returns, payments, reconciliations and responses to tax/statutory queries.
Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors and consultants wherever required.
Monitor changes in tax laws and assess their impact on the business.
ERP & Process Management
Take ownership of the ERP system from a finance and accounting perspective and ensure smooth and effective utilisation by the accounting and business teams.
Work with ERP teams/consultants to configure processes, improve controls and develop MIS reports.
Should have the ability to understand business requirements and design/define ERP-based MIS and reporting solutions.
Experience with ERP platforms such as Highrise, SAP or equivalent will be an advantage.
Drive standardisation, automation, internal controls and continuous improvement of finance processes.
Audit & Compliance
Coordinate statutory, tax and internal audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
Maintain appropriate documentation and supporting schedules for audit and management review.
Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
Team Leadership
Lead, guide and motivate the accounting team to deliver accurate, timely and reliable financial information.
Allocate responsibilities, monitor performance and develop team capabilities.
Establish a process-oriented and accountability-driven culture within the finance function.
Required Skills & Competencies
In-depth knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and month-end/year-end close processes.
Strong understanding of the real estate, construction, promoter and developer business, including project accounting and project-wise financial analysis.
Strong knowledge of FP&A, MIS, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
Good understanding of GST, TDS, Income Tax and other statutory compliances relevant to the business.
Strong ERP knowledge with the ability to use technology for process improvement and MIS development.
Experience with Highrise, SAP or similar ERP systems will be preferred.
Technology-savvy and comfortable working with ERP, reporting tools, Excel and data-driven financial analysis.
Strong process orientation, attention to detail and analytical ability.
Excellent people-management, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables in a fast-paced business environment.
Qualification & Experience
Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5 years of post qualification experience or completion of CA article ship with 10 years of experience in leading the accounting/finance function.
Candidates with substantial experience in a real estate, construction, promoter or developer organization will be strongly preferred.
Proven experience in managing accounting teams and delivering monthly MIS, financial close, statutory compliance and management reporting.
Key Success Measures
Timely and accurate monthly financial close.
Quality and timeliness of MIS and management reporting.
Effective project-wise financial and cost reporting.
Timely statutory and tax compliance.
Smooth and effective ERP operations.
Strong financial controls and audit readiness.
Improved finance processes, automation and reporting.
Effective leadership and development of the accounting team.
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