Finance & Account Manager- Agri Input Business

Confidential; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth environment

Career progression

Job summary

Confidential in Kolkata, India, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day finance and accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and strengthen internal controls in a fast-growing agribusiness context.

The role partners with the Group CFO/CEO to deliver timely MIS, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with GST, TDS, and income tax. 6–12 years in agribusiness finance, strong Tally/ERP and MS Excel skills, and leadership acumen are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, taxation, statutory compliance, and accounting controls.
• Hands-on experience in monthly closing, MIS reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and reconciliations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual book closing and ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, MIS reports, management dashboards, and budget-versus-actual variance analyses.
• Provide financial analysis, MIS, and actionable insights to the Group CFO / CEO to support business planning and management decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements, taxation regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies.
• Ensure timely GST, TDS, income tax, and other applicable statutory filings and compliances.
• Coordinate statutory, internal, and tax audits and ensure timely closure of audit requirements and observations.
• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls, SOPs, accounting processes, and proper financial documentation.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, vendor and customer reconciliations, fixed assets, and balance-sheet schedules.
• Monitor cash flow, receivables, payables, working capital, and financial risks, and escalation key issues to senior management.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, tax consultants, and other external stakeholders as required.
• Support the Group CFO in annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, banking requirements, and funding-related activities.
• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting through Tally / ERP systems and MS Excel.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounts team to improve accuracy, accountability, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Financial reporting

Taxation

Accounting controls

MIS reporting

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CA / CA Inter / CMA / MBA (Finance)

Tools

Tally ERP

ERP systems

Job description

FINANCE & ACCOUNT MANAGER- Agri Input Business

Position Details

Location: Kolkata, India

Reporting To: Group CFO / CEO

Experience Required: 6-12 years

Industry Preference: Agribusiness, fertilizer, agrochemicals, agri commodities

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to manage the day-to-day finance and accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting and statutory compliance, strengthen internal controls, and provide timely financial analysis and MIS to support management decision-making. The role will work closely with the Group CFO / CEO and ensure effective execution of the organisation's finance processes and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and reconciliations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual book closing and ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, MIS reports, management dashboards, and budget-versus-actual variance analyses.
• Provide financial analysis, MIS, and actionable insights to the Group CFO / CEO to support business planning and management decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements, taxation regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies.
• Ensure timely GST, TDS, income tax, and other applicable statutory filings and compliances.
• Coordinate statutory, internal, and tax audits and ensure timely closure of audit requirements and observations.
• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls, SOPs, accounting processes, and proper financial documentation.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, vendor and customer reconciliations, fixed assets, and balance-sheet schedules.
• Monitor cash flow, receivables, payables, working capital, and financial risks, and escalation key issues to senior management.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, tax consultants, and other external stakeholders as required.
• Support the Group CFO in annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, banking requirements, and funding-related activities.
• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting through Tally / ERP systems and MS Excel.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounts team to improve accuracy, accountability, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• CA / CA Inter / CMA / MBA (Finance) preferred.
• 6-12 years of relevant accounting and finance experience in Agri input, fertilizer, pesticides, agri commodities industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, taxation, statutory compliance, and accounting controls.
• Hands-on experience in monthly closing, MIS reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in Tally / ERP software and advanced MS Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and decision-making skills.
• Good leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with senior management and manage multiple priorities within deadlines.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.