Assistant Vice President - Accounts and Finance

Walplast Products; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Walplast Products in Navi Mumbai seeks a Chartered Accountant with 12-18 years of post-qualification experience in a manufacturing environment to lead finance and accounting operations.

The role emphasizes consolidation, statutory reporting, tax compliance, material and assets accounting across multiple plants, and driving SAP-based process improvements. You will mentor the Finance & Accounts team and ensure robust internal controls.

Qualifications

• CA with 12–18 years post-qualification experience in manufacturing, multi-location setup.
• Experience with IND AS and statutory accounting requirements.
• Proven track record in consolidation, financial reporting and audits.
• Hands-on SAP experience and finance system automation exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounting operations and monthly closings.
• Oversee consolidation, financial statements and management reports.
• Drive tax planning, compliance, filings and audits.
• Manage material and assets accounting across plants.
• Oversee receivables and collections.
• Drive SAP usage, automation, and process improvements.
• Maintain strong governance, controls, and internal audits.
• Lead and develop the Finance & Accounts team.

Skills

Leadership

Audit Coordination

Cross-functional

Process Improvement

Financial Analysis

Team Development

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

SAP

Finance Systems

Automation Tools

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Accounting & Financial Operations

• Lead end-to-end accounting operations and ensure accuracy and completeness of books of accounts.
• Drive timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial closure alongwith Audits incl. Internal Audits, Statutory Audits, Tax Audits, Cost Audits of Group Cos.
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, provisions, accruals and accounting controls.
• Ensure accounting practices are aligned with IND AS and applicable statutory requirements.
• Ensure Master Data Accuracy and Completeness with control

2. Consolidation & Financial Reporting

• Manage consolidation of financial information across entities/business units.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Support statutory reporting requirements and coordination for audits.
• Strengthen controls around financial reporting and closure.

3. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Drive Tax Planning and Tax Optimization Initiatives
• Oversee direct and indirect taxation activities and ensure timely compliance.
• Monitor statutory and taxation payments, filings and reconciliations with zero Tax Leakages.
• Coordinate with internal teams, auditors and external consultants for taxation and compliance matters.
• Ensure proper documentation and closure of tax-related observations.

4. Material and Assets Accounting in Multi-Location Manufacturing Plants

• Strengthen product accounting and ensure accurate accounting of manufacturing-related transactions.
• Review accounting implications relating to inventory, costing and product-level transactions.
• Partner with relevant business and finance teams to improve financial accuracy and controls.
• Review Material and Assets Accounting in Plants and related matters incl. verification etc.
• Supervise Accounts Payable and Related MSME, GST and TDS Compliances

5. Receivables & Collections

• Provide oversight on accounts receivable and collection processes.
• Monitor ageing, outstanding receivables and collection performance.
• Work closely with business teams to strengthen collection discipline.

6. SAP, Automation & Process Excellence

• Drive effective utilization of SAP across finance and accounting processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation, digitisation and reduction of manual activities.
• Simplify processes, improve TAT and strengthen accuracy and controls.
• Build scalable finance processes to support organizational growth.

7. Governance, Audit & Controls

• Maintain a strong internal-control environment across accounting operations.
• Coordinate with external / internal auditors and ensure timely closure of observations and completeness of Audits.
• Identify financial and operational risks and implement corrective measures.
• Strengthen SOPs, governance and process compliance including Internal Financial Controls.

8. Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the Finance & Accounts team.
• Build clear ownership, accountability and performance standards within the function.
• Coach and mentor team members and build a strong second line.
• Collaborate and work closely with cross-functional stakeholders on various operational matters.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education - Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Experience - Manufacturing Listed Company having multi location Plants
• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 12-18 years of post-qualification experience
• Strong experience in Accounts, Accounting Operations, Consolidation and Financial Reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of IND AS and statutory accounting requirements.
• Experience in Direct & Indirect Taxation and statutory payments/compliances.
• Strong understanding of Product Accounting, Receivables and Collections.
• Hands-on knowledge of SAP and finance systems.
• Exposure to automation and finance-process transformation.
• Experience working ina listed manufacturing organization preferred.