Chartered Accountant (Strategic Finance)

Mantras2Success.com; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,600,000 - 4,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Mantras2Success.com invites an experienced Chartered Accountant to lead its CFO Office in Mumbai, shaping strategic finance, budgeting, and governance. The role oversees accounting, treasury, taxation, compliance, and financial reporting, driving transformation and business growth with senior leadership.

The candidate will partner with functional heads, manage end-to-end financial operations, ensure regulatory compliance under Ind AS and Companies Act, and lead audits and capital planning.

Qualifications

• CA mandatory with strong experience in finance and governance.
• MBA in Finance an added advantage.
• Solid knowledge of Ind AS, Companies Act, taxation, audit, governance and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key strategic partner to the CFO in driving finance initiatives and business growth.
• Oversee end-to-end accounting operations, timely books closure, and reporting.
• Manage treasury, working capital, banking relationships, and fund management.
• Lead taxation, compliance, audits and internal controls; drive finance transformation.

Skills

Strategic Finance

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Ind AS & Compliance

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

MBA in Finance

Job description

Designation: Chartered Accountant (Strategic Finance)

Experience: 3+yrs

Budget: Upto 40 LPA

Job Profile

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Office to lead the Finance & Accounts function and partner closely with the leadership team on strategic financial planning, business growth, governance, and financial performance. The role will oversee accounting, reporting, treasury, taxation, compliance, controls, and business finance while driving finance transformation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. CFO Office & Strategic Finance

   Act as a key strategic partner to the CFO/leadership team in driving finance initiatives and business growth plans.

   Prepare and present financial insights, MIS reports, management reviews, and board presentations.

   Support business strategy through financial analysis, scenario planning, and profitability assessment.

   Drive annual budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and long-range business plans.

   Monitor key financial and operational KPIs and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.

   Oversee end-to-end accounting operations and ensure timely closure of books.

   Ensure compliance with Ind AS, Companies Act, and applicable regulatory requirements.

   Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.

   Lead statutory audits, internal audits, and financial due diligence activities.

   Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timely reporting of financial information.

2. 3. Treasury & Working Capital Management

   Manage cash-flow forecasting and working-capital optimisation.

   Oversee banking relationships, credit facilities, and fund management.

   Monitor liquidity requirements and implement effective treasury strategies.

   Support fundraising, debt management, and investor-related requirements.

3. 4. Taxation & Compliance

   Ensure compliance with direct and indirect taxation requirements, including GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other statutory regulations.

   Drive tax-planning initiatives and manage tax assessments, audits, and notices.

   Liaise with government authorities, auditors, consultants, and other external stakeholders.

   Establish and strengthen internal controls, SOPs, and financial governance frameworks.

   Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and business risks.

   Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and internal policies.

   Drive process automation, digitalisation, and finance transformation initiatives.

4. 6. Business Partnering

   Partner with functional leaders to monitor budgets, profitability, and cost-optimization initiatives.

   Support investment evaluations, Capex planning, and business expansion decisions.

   Provide commercial and financial insights for strategic projects and business opportunities.

   Lead, mentor, and develop Finance & Accounts teams across functions.

   Build a high-performance finance culture focused on accountability and operational excellence.

   Drive capability development, succession planning, and continuous improvement within the finance organisation.

Candidate Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory.
• MBA in Finance – Added advantage.
• Strong experience across financial accounting, reporting, taxation, treasury, working capital, financial controls, and business finance.
• Strong understanding of Ind AS, Companies Act, taxation, audit, governance, and regulatory compliance.

Company Profile

The company is a conglomerate with a presence across various sectors: Steel, Energy, Minerals, Port and Infrastructure, Cement, Ventures, and Paints across India, the US, South America, and Africa.

The company is spearheading a new mission to build the most preferred one-stop, omni-channel, and integrated tech-led offering for MSMEs in the manufacturing and construction industry through a multi-brand, multi-category marketplace. It also operates a B2C business for individual home builders (IHBs) under the brand Homes.