Qualifications & Experience
- Professional qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) or Chartered Management Accountant (CMA).
- Minimum 03 years post-qualification experience in a similar capacity, preferably in engineering consultancy, construction, or professional services.
- Proven experience supervising and managing a finance/accounting team.
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, corporate compliance, and statutory requirements.
- Proficiency in accounting/ERP software (Tally, SAP, Odoo, or similar).
- Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
Key Competencies
- Team leadership and mentoring
- Financial analysis, reporting, and control
- Budgeting, costing, and financial planning
- Accounts reconciliation and receivables management
- Statutory compliance and audit management
- Process improvement and institutional strengthening
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Supervise the preparation and maintenance of all company accounts, ledgers, and journals.
- Ensure timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions across projects and corporate operations.
- Oversee reconciliation of bank accounts, JV partner accounts, and intercompany accounts.
2. Receipts, Payments & Cash Management
- Monitor all receipts and payments, including vendor settlements, staff reimbursements, and project disbursements.
- Ensure effective cash flow management to meet operational and project needs.
- Approve and supervise petty cash, advances, and related documentation.
3. Invoicing & Receivables Management
- Supervise generation of client invoices and ensure timely collection of receivables.
- Track recoveries and follow up on overdue payments in coordination with project teams.
- Manage reconciliations with JV partners, contractors, and subcontractors.
4. Compliance & Statutory Reporting
- Ensure adherence to corporate accounting standards, taxation, and regulatory compliance (income tax, GST, Provincial Sales Tax on Services, provincial/federal laws).
- Prepare and submit statutory filings, tax returns, and reports within deadlines.
- Liaise with auditors during internal and statutory audits.
5. Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
- Prepare management accounts, dashboards, and financial analysis for senior management and the CFO.
- Monitor project financial performance and variances to budgets.
6. Team Leadership & Capacity Building
- Supervise and mentor Deputy Manager Accounts, Assistant Managers, and Accounts Executives.
- Allocate responsibilities, monitor performance, and ensure team adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.
- Conduct training and development to improve skills and efficiency of the finance team.
7. Strategic Support to CFO
- Assist in preparation of budgets, cost analysis, forecasts, and annual business plans.
- Support financial planning and institutional process improvements.
- Recommend enhancements to accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting processes.
8. Internal Controls & Governance
- Develop and enforce robust internal control systems across all financial processes.
- Ensure segregation of duties and compliance with corporate governance standards.
- Conduct periodic internal reviews to minimize financial risks and irregularities.
9. Audit & Assurance Management
- Lead coordination for internal, external, and donor audits.
- Ensure timely resolution of audit observations and implementation of recommendations.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and compliance trails.
10. ERP & Financial Systems Strengthening
- Lead implementation and optimization of ERP/accounting systems (Odoo).
- Ensure integration of finance systems with project management and HR modules.
- Improve automation, reporting accuracy, and data integrity.
11. Project Financial Management
- Establish project-wise budgeting, cost tracking, and financial monitoring systems.
- Ensure alignment of project progress with financial utilization.
- Support project managers in financial decision-making and cost optimization.
12. Policies, SOPs & Institutional Strengthening
- Develop and update financial policies, SOPs, and accounting manuals.
- Drive institutional reforms for improved financial governance.
- Standardize financial processes across all departments and projects.
13. Performance Monitoring & KPIs
- Develop financial KPIs (cash flow, receivables aging, cost ratios, etc.).
- Monitor financial performance and present insights to CFO/management.
- Support data-driven decision-making.