Job Description

*Contact: 7397725556 / talentacquisition@sbshr.com**
*Position:** Finance Manager
*Location:** Chennai
*Experience:** 10\+ Years
*Qualification:** Chartered Accountant (CA)

*Key Responsibilities:**

Manage project accounting activities including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and financial analysis.
Monitor project profitability and provide actionable financial insights.
Prepare and review monthly financial schedules, including:
Trade Creditors Schedule
Recoverable Others
Accruals for Trade Creditors
Foreign Exchange Exposure
Debtors Aging
Retention Payables and Receivables
Prepare and present cash flow reports, work\-in\-progress (WIP) reports, and project costing analysis.
Implement and maintain financial controls in line with Group policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and approval processes.
Monitor compliance with Goods Receipt Voucher (GRV) procedures.
Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and government authorities for statutory, tax, and compliance audits.
Ensure adherence to accounting standards, tax regulations, and corporate governance requirements.
Ensure timely month\-end, quarter\-end, and year\-end financial closing activities.
Prepare and submit financial reports to Group Management within defined timelines.
Support ERP implementation, enhancement, and process optimization initiatives.
Drive process improvements through effective utilization of ERP systems, preferably SAP.
Manage Direct Tax, Indirect Tax (GST), Customs Duties, and Transfer Pricing requirements.
Ensure compliance with Indian tax regulations and IFRS standards.
Support tax planning and coordinate tax assessments and audits.
Ensure timely processing of payments to suppliers and contractors.
Monitor vendor outstanding balances and maintain healthy supplier relationships.
Support procurement teams with financial reviews and service follow\-ups.
Partner with operations teams on project\-related financial activities.
Provide financial guidance on customs duties, GST, and income tax implications.
Support HR\-related statutory compliance activities when required.
Ensure timely invoicing and billing of clients.
Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments.
Improve collection cycles and cash flow management.

*Additional Responsibilities**

Collaborate with cross\-functional teams and global stakeholders.
Provide support on strategic and ad\-hoc assignments from the General Manager and Group Management.
Be willing to travel across India at short notice based on business requirements.

*Technical Skills**

* Strong knowledge of

Project Accounting
Financial Planning \& Analysis (FP\&A)
Budgeting \& Forecasting
Cash Flow Management
Financial Controls \& Compliance
Indian Direct and Indirect Taxation
Customs Duties
Transfer Pricing
IFRS Standards
Hands\-on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

*Soft Skills**

Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to work effectively with global teams and cross\-functional departments.
Strong attention to detail and ownership mindset.