Deputy Manager - Finance & Accounts

Godrej Industries Group; Maharashtra; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Elder care

Preventative healthcare

OPD coverage

Flexible work options

Remote working possible

Job summary

Godrej Industries Group (GIG) seeks an experienced Accounts and Finance Manager to oversee financial activities across our real estate subsidiary. You will maintain records, prepare reports, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide strategic financial decisions to back business objectives.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, audits, MIS reporting, and team leadership. CPA/CA with 10+ years of real estate finance experience is preferred; SAP and MS Office

Qualifications

• CPA/CA with Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting and finance, preferably in real estate.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.
• Manage day-to-day accounting functions such as bank transactions, petty cash, and vendor bill processing.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations, including preparing and filing returns for TDS, GST, and other applicable taxes.
• Coordinate with tax consultants for resolving taxation-related queries and issues.
• Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts in collaboration with other departments.
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis and recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for management review.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments to vendors and collections from customers.
• Perform vendor and customer reconciliations and manage aging reports.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and present MIS reports, including cash flow statements, customer aging reports, and vendor aging reports.
• Supervise and mentor the finance and accounting team, ensuring efficient workflow and performance.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and capabilities.
• Manage banking relationships and ensure efficient banking operations.
• Oversee cash management, fund transfers, and bank reconciliations.

Skills

CPA/CA

SAP

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

Job Requirements

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

www.godrejindustries.com

About Godrej Properties Limited (GPL)

Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation, sustainability, and excellence to the real estate industry. Each Godrej Properties development combines the over 125-year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting-edge design, technology, and sustainability.

www.godrejproperties.com

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Accounts and Finance Manager to oversee and manage the financial activities of our real estate company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing strategic financial guidance to support business objectives.

Role Specifications

• Financial Management:

  Oversee all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

  Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.

• Accounting Operations:

  Manage day-to-day accounting functions such as bank transactions, petty cash, and vendor bill processing.

  Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

• Taxation and Compliance:

  Ensure compliance with all tax regulations, including preparing and filing returns for TDS, GST, and other applicable taxes.

  Coordinate with tax consultants for resolving taxation-related queries and issues.

• Budgeting and Forecasting:

  Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts in collaboration with other departments.

  Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis and recommendations for improvement.

• Financial Analysis:

  Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.

  Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for management review.

• Vendor and Customer Management:

  Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments to vendors and collections from customers.

  Perform vendor and customer reconciliations and manage aging reports.

• Internal Controls and Audits:

  Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.

  Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits and ensure compliance.

• MIS Reporting:

  Prepare and present management information system (MIS) reports, including cash flow statements, customer aging reports, and vendor aging reports.

• Team Management:

  Supervise and mentor the finance and accounting team, ensuring efficient workflow and performance.

  Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and capabilities.

• Banking and Treasury:

  Manage banking relationships and ensure efficient banking operations.

  Oversee cash management, fund transfers, and bank reconciliations.

Qualification & Experience

CPA/CA with Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting and finance, preferably in the real estate industry.

Proficiency in accounting software i.e. SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.

Strong knowledge of financial regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Work Experience

4-6 years

Benefits

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We Are Selfish About Your Wellness

• Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options
• Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members
• Preventative healthcare support
• Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.
• Uncapped sick leave
• Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work
• Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

• Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements
• Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.