Chartered Accountant - CA

V S International; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

V.S. International Private Limited, a manufacturing and export-focused pharmaceutical company, seeks an experienced Finance & Accounts head in Mumbai.

You will independently manage monthly, quarterly and annual closing, ensure accurate accounting in ERP, and drive MIS reporting, audits, and compliance across the organisation. The role requires CA qualification and hands-on expertise in GST, TDS, Income Tax, working capital management, and financial controls.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in financial accounting, MIS, taxation, audit, working capital and financial reporting.
• CA qualification with manufacturing/exports background preferred.
• Experience coordinating statutory audits and tax audits.
• Proficient with GST, TDS, Income Tax and Companies Act provisions.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage monthly, quarterly and annual closure of books.
• Review GL, Trial Balance, provisions, accruals, reconciliations and financial statements.
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely accounting in ERP.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and ensure proper financial controls.
• Prepare and review monthly MIS, P&L analysis and variance reports.
• Coordinate Statutory Audit and Tax Audit and close audit observations.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow and liquidity for management decisions.

Skills

Financial accounting

MIS reporting

Taxation

Audit coordination

Working capital management

Financial reporting

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

MS Excel

ERP

Job description

About V.S. International Private Limited (VSI)

Established in 1997, VSI is a globally focused pharmaceutical company with a growing presence across Africa, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Operating across branded generics and contract manufacturing, the company is building a diversified and scalable business model.

Our EU-GMP-approved OSD facility in Daman, with accreditations from leading global regulators, supports an annual capacity of 3 billion tablets and 300 million capsules reflecting our strong manufacturing and compliance backbone.

Driven by a robust R&D pipeline and capabilities in complex formulations and advanced drug delivery systems, VSI is focused on expanding its footprint in regulated and semi-regulated markets while strengthening strategic partnerships globally.

Role Purpose

To independently manage and oversee Finance & Accounts operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial closing, MIS and management reporting, statutory and tax compliances, working-capital and cash-flow management, audit closure, banking and lender reporting, and effective financial controls across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Closing

• Independently manage monthly, quarterly and annual closure of books.
• Review GL, Trial Balance, provisions, accruals, reconciliations and financial statements.
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely accounting in ERP.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and ensure proper financial controls.

MIS & Management Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly MIS, P&L analysis and variance reports.
• Analyse actual performance against Budget / Forecast and highlight key deviations.
• Prepare management reports, financial dashboards and business performance analysis.
• Provide meaningful financial insights and inputs to Management for decision-making.

Audit & Financial Finalisation

• Independently coordinate Statutory Audit and Tax Audit.
• Prepare and review audit schedules, supporting documentation and financial statements.
• Respond to Auditor queries and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Drive timely finalisation of financial statements and statutory reporting.

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Review GST, TDS and Income Tax compliances and related accounting entries.
• Review GST reconciliations, tax workings and statutory returns.
• Coordinate with Tax Consultants on assessments, notices and other tax matters.
• Ensure timely resolution of statutory and tax-related issues.

Working Capital & Cash Flow Management

• Monitor Debtors, Creditors and Inventory and ensure effective working-capital management.
• Review receivables ageing, collections and customer outstanding positions.
• Monitor payables and payment commitments.
• Prepare and monitor cash-flow forecasts and provide regular liquidity updates to Management.

Banking, CMA & Lender Reporting

• Coordinate with Banks and Financial Institutions on routine banking and finance matters.
• Prepare CMA data, financial projections and lender MIS.
• Monitor loans, interest, repayments, securities and banking compliances.
• Coordinate documentation and financial information required by lenders and rating agencies.

Inventory & Manufacturing Finance

• Review inventory accounting, valuation and reconciliation.
• Monitor RM, WIP and Finished Goods across manufacturing locations.
• Review manufacturing costs, production variances and product / plant profitability.
• Analyse cost trends and identify areas for improved cost control.

Fixed Assets & Capital Expenditure

• Review Fixed Asset Register, capitalisation and depreciation.
• Monitor CWIP and capital expenditure.
• Ensure proper accounting and documentation of additions, disposals and transfers of fixed assets.

Exports & Foreign Exchange

• Review export sales, customer advances and foreign currency transactions.
• Monitor export receivables, realisations and forex accounting.
• Ensure appropriate accounting and reconciliation of export-related transactions.

Internal Controls & Team Management

• Strengthen internal financial controls, processes and accounting systems.
• Identify control gaps, accounting issues and process inefficiencies and drive corrective actions.
• Supervise, guide and review the Finance & Accounts team.
• Ensure accountability, timely completion of assignments and adherence to established processes.

Key Deliverables

• Timely and accurate financial closing and finalisation.
• Reliable MIS, financial analysis and management reporting.
• Smooth and timely closure of Statutory and Tax Audits.
• Strong GST, TDS, Income Tax and statutory compliance.
• Effective working-capital and cash-flow management.
• Accurate reconciliations and robust financial controls.
• Timely CMA, banking and lender reporting.
• Effective monitoring of inventory, manufacturing costs and profitability.
• Proper control over fixed assets and capital expenditure.
• Strong team supervision and timely execution of Finance & Accounts activities.
• Continuous improvement in accounting, reporting and financial-control processes.

Mandatory Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Experience in manufacturing / pharmaceutical / export-oriented organisation preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience in financial accounting, MIS, taxation, audit, working capital and financial reporting.
• Good working knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax and Companies Act.
• Proven experience in Statutory Audit coordination and financial finalisation.
• Strong MS Excel and ERP skills.