Deputy Manager Finance and Accounts

Freudenberg Group; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in India seeks a Chartered Accountant to lead Finance & Accounting, oversee JVs, GL reconciliation, and cost control, and ensure accurate books. The role includes monthly/quarterly/annual reporting, audit support, and strong IFRS knowledge.

You will drive compliance, closing activities, ad-hoc data requests, and cross‑functional collaboration with Procurement, HR & Admin, Sales and Operations to boost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with strong accounting principles.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Finance and Accounting, including SAP S/4HANA in an MNC with Engineering Manufacturing setups.
• BCom/MBA finance/M.Com with 10+ years in Finance and Accounting, including SAP S/4HANA.
• Proven experience of 2+ years managing finance and accounts teams.
• Knowledge of IFRS is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Account management: JVs, GL reconciliations, cost control to maintain accurate books.
• Reporting: monthly, quarterly, annual group reporting and audit support.
• Compliance and risk management: internal controls and regulatory adherence; audit remediation.
• Within Finance: assist plant and finance controllers with closing activities and ad-hoc reports.
• Collaboration: work with Procurement, HR & Admin, Sales and Operations to improve processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Process improvement

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

BCom/MBA Finance/M.Com

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Advanced Excel

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

Finance and Accounting (leading team for following Key activities)

1. Account Management: Accounting function: JVs, GL reconciliations, cost control to maintain accurate books and manage expenses. Daily transaction verification to ensure integrity and accuracy of financial data.

2. Reporting: Monthly, quarterly, annual group reporting to provide stakeholders with financial performance insights. Preparation of financial reports, annexures, and schedules to support internal and external reporting requirements. Audit support: financial and tax audits, including preparation of documentation and responses to auditor queries.

3. Compliance and risk management: ensure compliance with internal financial controls, accounting standards, and external regulations in collaboration with external / internal audit . He / She establishes effective controls as well as a diligent and effective remediation of findings of internal / external audits.

4. Within Finance Function: Assist plant and finance controllers with daily operations and monthly closing activities.Prepare and submit internal reports, schedules, and reconciliations.Generate ad-hoc reports and data sets for internal reviews and audits.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Managing resources Fostering a culture of collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement within the department. Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and knowledge

2. Continuous improvements: Drive process improvements and automation within the financ.

3. Management: Deliver timely and accurate financial data, statements, and reports as requested by management.

4. Collaborated and coordinated with cross-functional teams including Procurement, HR & Admin, Sales, and Operations to ensure seamless execution of business processes, enhance interdepartmental communication, and drive organizational efficiency

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with a strong foundation in financial and accounting principles.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Finance and Accounting, including at least 5 years of hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA in MNC with Engineering Manufacturing setups
• BCom/MBA finance/M.com with 10+ years of experience in Finance and Accounting, including at least 5 years of hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA in MNC
• Proven experience of 2+ years managing finance and accounts teams.
• Knowledge of IFRS is an added advantage

Technical skills:

• IFRS and IGAAP
• SAP
• Advance excel

Strong communication skills.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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