Space Matrix
Website:
spacematrix.com
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Who We Are
Space Matrix is a leading ‘Workplace Design and Build’ consultancy that specializes in creating innovative, sustainable, and human-centric work environments. SMG aims to revolutionise the interior design industry by pioneering DesignTech and offering innovative interior design and building design solutions that cater to the workplace, hospitality, residential, and commercial sectors.
Established in 2001 and headquartered in Singapore, we have a strong presence across APAC and beyond, we have more than 600 employees across 16 offices. We are a proud Great Place to Work certified company 7 years in a row.
Please visit www.spacematrix.com to learn more.
About The Role
We are seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant to lead the finance and operations functions of our manufacturing facility. This is a leadership role with end-to-end accountability for financial management, statutory compliance, inventory control, cost management, and plant operations. The role holder will act as a key partner to senior management, translating operational performance into financial insight and driving efficiency, control, and profitability across the plant.
What Makes The Role Successful
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Lead all accounting functions, including bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and banking.
- Prepare financial statements in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards / Ind AS.
- Deliver monthly MIS, management reports, and variance analysis with actionable commentary.
- Own the annual budgeting and forecasting process and track actual performance against budget.
- Manage working capital, cash flow planning, and fund requirements.
- Act as the primary point of contact for statutory, internal, and tax auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
- Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure timely and accurate compliance under GST, TDS, the Income Tax Act, and the Companies Act.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and robust compliance calendars.
- Ensure plant compliance under the Factories Act, applicable labour laws, and environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Inventory Control Audit
- Design and implement controls across raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
- Conduct and oversee periodic physical stock verification, cycle counts, and reconciliation with books.
- Identify and resolve inventory variances, slow-moving and obsolete stock, and wastage.
- Establish inventory valuation policies aligned with accounting standards.
- Costing & Profitability
- Develop and maintain product costing, including standard costs and bills of material.
- Analyze production costs, yields, and overheads, and present cost reports to management.
- Identify cost-reduction opportunities and support pricing decisions with margin analysis.
- Manufacturing Operations
- Oversee day-to-day plant operations in coordination with production, procurement, stores, and
quality teams.
- Monitor production planning, capacity and machine utilization, and maintenance schedules.
- Track operational KPIs such as output, efficiency, downtime, and scrap, and drive corrective action.
- Oversee procurement controls, vendor management, and purchase approvals.
- Systems, Controls & Process Improvement
- Ensure data integrity and accurate reporting within the ERP and accounting systems.
- Design and enforce internal controls across financial and operational processes.
- Lead system upgrades, process automation, and digitization initiatives.
- Business Partnering
- Act as a strategic partner to the Director / General Manager and functional heads, providing financial insight to support business decisions.
- Evaluate the financial impact of operational initiatives, capital expenditure proposals, and new product introductions.
- Collaborate with sales, production, and procurement teams on pricing, sourcing, and capacity decisions.
- Translate financial and operational data into clear, actionable recommendations for management.
- Support business planning, growth initiatives, and investment appraisals through robust analysis.
- Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and operations teams.
- Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong command of manufacturing accounting, costing, and inventory management.
- Sound knowledge of Indian taxation and corporate compliance.
- Analytical, data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Ability to bridge finance and shop-floor operations.
- Clear communication and stakeholder management skills.
Qualifications
Mandatory
- Chartered Accountant (CA).
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in inventory audits, physical stock verification, and reconciliation in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred
- MBA (Finance).
- Additional qualification or certification in cost accounting (e.g., CMA) or inventory management.
- Experience with ERP implementation, accounting system migration, or process automation.
Experience
- 5-8 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing setup.
- Prior experience leading or supervising teams across finance and/or plant operations.
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