Finance Manager | Chennai

• *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.

• *Why Join Us?**

• Opportunity to work with global stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Exposure to complex project accounting and financial management.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Career growth opportunities within a growing organization.

Pay: ₹1,000,000\.00 \- ₹1,300,000\.00 per year

Work Location: In person