Accounts Head

Madhya Bharat Agro Products Limited; Dhule; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agri-input manufacturer in Dhule, Maharashtra seeks a Finance Manager to oversee plant finance and accounting operations. Candidates must have 10–15 years of accounting experience in the Fertilizer or Cement industry, with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills. Key responsibilities include budgeting, compliance, and leading the finance team. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required, with professional certifications being preferred. This role offers an opportunity to drive financial decision-making in a growing company committed to sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years accounting experience in Fertilizer or Cement Industry.
• Prior experience in Fertilizer, Cement or Chemical industries is mandatory.
• Exposure to large-scale industrial procurement environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for plant finance and accounting operations.
• Preparation and analysis of monthly MIS, P&L, and variance reports.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and control of plant OPEX & CAPEX.
• Inventory accounting, valuation, and reconciliation.
• Leading and mentoring the plant finance team.

Skills

Understanding of manufacturing and cost accounting

Hands-on experience in plant/works accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

ERP/SAP experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field

CA (Chartered Accountant)

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

ACCA

CMA (Certified Management Accountant)

MBA in Finance or M.Com

Tools

ERP/SAP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for plant finance and accounting operations;
• Preparation and analysis of monthly MIS, P&L, and variance reports;
• Product costing, standard costing, and cost variance analysis;
• Budgeting, forecasting, and control of plant OPEX & CAPEX;
• Inventory accounting, valuation, and reconciliation;
• Fixed asset accounting and capitalization;
• GST, statutory compliance, and audit coordination;
• Strengthening internal controls and adherence to SOPs;
• ERP/SAP handling for plant finance processes;
• Leading and mentoring the plant finance team;
• Financial support to Plant Head for operational decision-making;

Skills Required

• Strong understanding of manufacturing and cost accounting
• Hands-on experience in plant/works accounting
• Good analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• ERP/SAP or similar system experience preferred

Experience Required

• Minimum 10–15 years accounting experience of Fertilizer or Cement Industry
• Prior experience in Fertilizer, Cement or Chemical industries is mandatory
• Exposure to large-scale industrial procurement environments will be an added advantage
• Qualification
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field
  • Professional certifications such as:
    • CA (Chartered Accountant)
    • CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
    • ACCA
    • CMA (Certified Management Accountant)
  • Master’s degree (MBA in Finance or M.Com) – often preferred

Company

Madhya Bharat Agro Products Limited (MBAPL), incorporated in 1997 and acquired by the Ostwal Group in 2004, began its journey with a 60,000 MTPA SSP plant in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. Over the years, the company expanded its product line to include DAP/NPK complex fertilizers, SSP, GSSP, BRP, Sulphuric Acid, Phosphoric Acid. It achieved key milestones such as backward integration of acid plants in 2016 and NSE Main Board listing in 2019. With recent expansion into Dhule, Maharashtra, and continuous capacity enhancement, MBAPL has evolved into a fully integrated, ISO-certified agri-input manufacturer committed to sustainable growth and national self-reliance.