Associate General Manager - Finance -

GMR Group; Delhi; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ALD is seeking a Lead – Finance & Accounts to steer financial planning, governance, and statutory compliance across the group. You will partner with senior leaders, drive end-to-end financial management, and ensure audit readiness and working capital efficiency to support growth.

The role demands strategic thinking, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering accurate reporting under IND AS/IGAAP, with a focus on process excellence and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• CA/CFA qualification required.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in Finance & Accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and AOP adherence for the company, its Subsidiaries and JVs.
• Oversee statutory, internal, MAG, and tax audits with zero adverse remarks or material observations.
• Review and strengthen financial controls, accounting accuracy, and compliance across entities.
• Drive receivables tracking and timely reporting of financials under IND AS/IGAAP.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal influence

Stakeholder Focus

Planning & Decision Making

Execution & Results

Networking

Personal Effectiveness

Social Awareness

Strategic Orientation

Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking

Entrepreneurship

Capability Building

Education

CA/CFA

Job description

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

JOB PURPOSE

The Lead – Finance & Accounts is responsible to lead the Finance & Accounts function for ALD and its entities (subsidiaries and JVs) acting as the financial custodian and strategic business partner. The role is responsible for driving end-to-end financial management, statutory compliance, audit readiness, working capital efficiency, and commercial enablement to support business growth and achievement of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).

ORGANISATION CHART

VP Finance & Accounts -> AGM Finance & Accounts

RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and AOP adherence for the company, its Subsidiaries and JVs.
• Lead the financial governance of JVs including review of financials, compliance, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Present financial performance insights, variance analysis, and business risks to senior management and the Board periodically.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly/quarterly/year-end financial reporting under IND AS/IGAAP, adhering to group and statutory timelines.
• AOP Actuals vs Target

Accounting, Compliance & Audit

• Oversee the accounting function, including ledger management, capex.
• Coordinate and conclude statutory, internal, MAG, and tax audits with zero adverse remarks or material observations.
• Review and strengthen financial controls, accounting accuracy, and compliance discipline across all entities.
• Audit closures without major observations

Revenue & Receivables Management

• Drive timely and accurate invoicing across verticals, license fee, CAM charges, and lease rentals.
• Monitor and reconcile receivables, follow up for collections, and resolve discrepancies with tenants or service users.
• Oversee reconciliation of TDS receivables and 26AS alignment for compliance with tax return filing.
• Receivables aging and collection efficiency

Vendor Management & Payables

• Oversee vendor bill verification, statutory deductions, and payment releases within defined timelines.
• Support procurement teams in financial vetting, contract negotiations, and vendor onboarding.
• Track capex spend vs. approvals and highlight overrun risks proactively.
• Timely vendor payments and payable accuracy
• Work closely with business teams to identify opportunities for cost savings, credit optimization, and margin improvement.

Process Excellence & Automation

• Strengthen internal controls and ensure adherence to SOPs, DOP, and financial discipline across all functions.
• Continuously evaluate existing financial processes, identify gaps or inefficiencies, and implement improvements for accuracy, scalability, and timeliness.
• Build a culture of financial ownership, process adherence, and data integrity within the F&A team and across cross-functional touchpoints.
• No. of process improvement initiatives implemented

Responsibilities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Team Development & Capability Building

• Identify training needs, facilitate skill development programs, and enhance team competencies.
• Implement structured mentorship and leadership development initiatives.
• Address team concerns, provide guidance, and create opportunities for professional growth.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Encourage participation in team-building activities and employee engagement initiatives.
• Attrition rates
• Employee Engagement scores
• % Participation in training and upskilling programs

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Statutory Auditors, Lenders, Consultants

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• ALD Senior Management
• All HODs of internal departments of ALD
• Group Finance and Finance teams of other businesses
• Head Direct Taxes & Head Indirect Taxes
• Internal Auditors
• Secretarial and SPG Teams

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• CA/CFA

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Experience in Finance & Accounts with minimum 5 years in a leadership role

COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork & Interpersonal influence
• Stakeholder Focus
• Planning & Decision Making
• Execution & Results
• Networking
• Personal Effectiveness
• Social Awareness
• Strategic Orientation
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Entrepreneurship
• Capability Building