Chief Financial Officer

• *Position: Head – Accounts \& Finance / Chief Financial Officer (CA)**

• *Experience:** 15–20 Years
• *Qualification:** Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred

• *Reporting To:** Managing Director
• *Industry Preference:** EPC / Infrastructure / Construction / Engineering
• *Location:** Gurgaon – HO

• *Position Overview**

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic **Head – Accounts \& Finance / Senior Finance Professional** to lead the Finance \& Accounts function of the organization. The candidate will be responsible for overall financial management, accounting, taxation, cash\-flow management, financial planning, MIS, statutory compliance, audits, project finance and commercial controls.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in **EPC / Infrastructure / Construction projects**, excellent financial acumen, leadership capabilities, and the ability to work closely with the Management, Project Teams, Banks, Auditors, Consultants, Clients and other stakeholders.

• *Key Responsibilities**

• *1\. Financial Planning \& Management**

• Lead the overall Finance \& Accounts function of the organization.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets, financial plans and business projections.
• Prepare long\-term and short\-term financial strategies in line with business objectives.
• Monitor profitability, project\-wise financial performance and overall financial health.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the Management for business decisions.

• *2\. Project Finance \& Cost Control**

• Monitor project\-wise profitability, revenue, expenses and cash flow.
• Review project budgets, cost estimates and financial commitments.
• Ensure effective control over project costs and identify areas for cost optimization.
• Monitor project billing, collections, retention money, advances and outstanding receivables.
• Coordinate with Project and Commercial teams for timely billing and recovery.
• Review fund requirements and prepare project\-wise fund planning.

• *3\. Cash Flow \& Working Capital Management**

• Prepare and monitor monthly/weekly cash\-flow statements and projections.
• Ensure optimum utilization of working capital.
• Monitor receivables, payables, advances and statutory liabilities.
• Coordinate with banks and financial institutions for working\-capital requirements.
• Ensure timely availability of funds for project and corporate requirements.

• *4\. Accounting \& Financial Reporting**

• Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of books of accounts.
• Supervise monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing.
• Prepare and review MIS, financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze financial performance and provide variance analysis against budgets.
• Ensure proper accounting controls and internal financial procedures.

• *5\. Taxation \& Statutory Compliance**

• Ensure timely compliance with **GST, Income Tax, TDS and other applicable statutory requirements**.
• Supervise GST returns, reconciliations, assessments and related compliances.
• Coordinate with tax consultants for direct and indirect taxation matters.
• Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and responses to departmental notices.
• Monitor tax exposures and identify opportunities for effective tax planning.

• *6\. Audit \& Compliance**

• Coordinate with Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors and Tax Auditors.
• Ensure timely completion of statutory, internal and tax audits.
• Review audit observations and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Establish and strengthen internal financial controls and processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, company policies and statutory requirements.

• *7\. Banking \& Financial Institutions**

• Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
• Handle banking facilities, limits, guarantees, LCs, working capital and other financial arrangements.
• Monitor bank guarantees, performance guarantees, security deposits and related documentation.
• Negotiate with banks for financial facilities and other requirements as required.

• *8\. MIS \& Management Reporting**

• Prepare monthly financial MIS for Management review.
• Present key financial indicators, project profitability, cash position and working capital status.
• Provide detailed analysis of revenue, expenses, margins and financial variances.
• Develop dashboards and financial reports to support Management decision\-making.

• *9\. Commercial \& Contractual Finance**

• Review financial and commercial implications of contracts, tenders and project agreements.
• Support Management and Commercial teams in contract negotiations.
• Review payment terms, escalation clauses, penalties, retention, LDs and other financial provisions.
• Monitor contractual claims, variations and financial settlements in coordination with project teams.

• *10\. Team Leadership**

• Lead, mentor and develop the Finance \& Accounts team.
• Allocate responsibilities and establish performance standards for the department.
• Ensure timely completion of accounting, taxation, MIS and compliance activities.
• Build strong coordination between Finance, HR, Commercial, Procurement and Project teams.

• *11\. Internal Controls \& Process Improvement**

• Establish robust financial controls and approval mechanisms.
• Identify financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Improve accounting systems, processes and reporting mechanisms.
• Drive automation and digitization of Finance \& Accounts processes wherever possible.

• *Key Deliverables / KPIs**

• Timely and accurate financial reporting and MIS.
• Effective project\-wise cost and profitability control.
• Improved cash flow and working capital management.
• Timely billing and collection of receivables.
• Zero/Minimum statutory compliance issues.
• Timely completion of audits.
• Effective tax planning and compliance.
• Reduction in financial leakages and unnecessary costs.
• Timely fund planning for projects and corporate operations.
• Strong internal controls and financial governance.

• *Required Skills \& Competencies**

• Strong knowledge of **Accounting, Finance, Taxation and Auditing**.
• Excellent understanding of **EPC / Infrastructure / Construction project finance**.
• Strong knowledge of **GST, TDS, Income Tax and statutory compliances**.
• Excellent cash\-flow and working\-capital management skills.
• Strong analytical and financial decision\-making ability.
• Good knowledge of ERP/accounting software and MS Excel.
• Strong leadership and team\-management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder\-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong commercial and business understanding.

• *Educational Qualification**

• **Chartered Accountant (CA) – Preferred**

• *Experience**

• **15–20 years of overall experience in Finance \& Accounts.**
• Candidates with significant experience in **EPC, Infrastructure, Construction or Engineering companies** will be preferred.
• Experience in handling **project finance, taxation, MIS, audits, cash flow, banking and team management** is essential.

Pay: ₹165,000\.00 \- ₹250,000\.00 per month

Benefits

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s)

• Are you a Chartered Accountant (CA)? If yes, in which year did you qualify?
• How many years of total experience do you have in Finance \& Accounts?
• How many years of experience do you have in a senior leadership role, such as CFO, Finance Head, GM Finance or VP Finance?
• Which industries have you worked in? Do you have experience in EPC, Infrastructure, Construction or Engineering?
• What is your current CTC and expected CTC? Notice period

Work Location: In person