Assistant General Manager Finance

Pwds Extrusions; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Pwds Extrusions in Sulur, Tamil Nadu seeks an experienced AGM Finance to lead plant accounting, internal controls and strategic financial planning. The role partners with the CFO to drive reporting and capital decisions.

The candidate will manage costing, BOM, WIP, GST, and statutory compliance, while strengthening cash flow management, working capital, and audits in a manufacturing setup. On-site presence is required.

Qualifications

• CA qualified or CA Inter with strong plant accounting exposure.
• Minimum 3+ years post-qualification experience for CA, or 10+ years for CA Inter in manufacturing/plant accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day plant accounting operations including inventory, yield, cost management and variance analysis.
• Support CFO with budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, and capital expenditure evaluation.

Skills

Plant accounting

Costing

WIP / BOM

Internal controls

ERP systems

Excel modelling

GST & tax compliance

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) Qualified

CA Inter / Semi-Qualified CA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Tally

Job description

Position Title: Assistant General Manager (AGM) Finance

Location: Sulur, Tamil Nadu

Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented financial leader for the position of AGM Finance. Working in close alignment with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the selected candidate will play a pivotal role in managing plant accounting, financial operations, internal controls, compliance, and strategic financial planning. This role demands a strong background in operational and plant finance alongside solid executive reporting capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plant Accounts & Operational Finance

• Oversee and manage day-to-day plant accounting operations, including inventory accounting, yield analysis, cost management, and variance analysis.
• Ensure robust internal control mechanisms and cost-control systems at the manufacturing/plant level.
• Monitor product costing, bill of materials (BOM), and work-in-progress (WIP) tracking.
• Conduct regular physical inventory verifications and reconcile inventory balances with general ledger accounts.

2. Financial Management & CFO Support

• Work closely with the CFO on financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual MIS reports, presenting operational financial health and performance analysis to executive leadership.
• Assist the CFO in capital expenditure (CAPEX) evaluation, ROI calculations, and working capital optimization.

3. Compliance, Audit & Governance

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and national statutory requirements (GST, Tax Audit, TDS, Corporate Laws, etc.).
• Lead and coordinate internal audits, statutory audits, and tax audits for plant and business operations.
• Maintain strict adherence to Accounting Standards (Ind AS / Indian GAAP).

4. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Manage daily cash flow, fund planning, and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) to optimize working capital cycles.
• Coordinate with financial institutions and banks for working capital and credit facilities under the guidance of the CFO.

Qualifications & Experience

• Educational Qualification:
  • Chartered Accountant (CA Qualified) OR
  • CA Inter / Semi-Qualified CA
• Experience Requirements:
  • For CA Qualified: Minimum 3+ years of post-qualification experience in manufacturing or plant accounting.
  • For CA Inter: Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in managing plant accounting and financial operations.
• Work Location: Sulur (Candidate must be willing to work on-site).

Key Competencies & Skills

• Technical Skills:
  • Deep expertise in plant accounting, costing, standard costing, and inventory valuation.
  • Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or Tally) and advanced Excel modeling.
  • In-depth understanding of Indian tax laws (GST, Income Tax) and statutory compliance.
• Soft Skills & Leadership:
  • Exceptional analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal capabilities to collaborate effectively with executive management and plant operations teams.
  • High level of integrity, leadership capability, and proactive ownership.