Finance Executive

The Cinnamon Kitchen; Dadri; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cinnamon Kitchen in Uttar Pradesh seeks a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Finance Executive to manage financial records, oversee invoice processing, ensure statutory compliance, and prepare MIS and reports. The role stresses ERP/Excel proficiency and teamwork across departments.

You will guide junior accountants, conduct financial analysis, and support audits with attention to accuracy and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CA Inter/Semi-qualified preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in finance, accounting, or compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, statutory compliance and accounting standards.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP and MS Excel.
• Analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate daily financial transactions for accuracy.
• Ensure zero backlog in internal financial systems and timely invoicing.
• Supervise junior accountants and maintain high-quality records.
• Perform level 2 invoice verification for customer and vendor invoices.
• Prepare monthly revenue vs. expenses reports and MIS (P&L, cash flow).
• Support internal, statutory, and tax audits with required documentation.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide corrective action insights.

Skills

ERP proficiency

MS Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

CA Inter/Semi-qualified preferred

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Finance Executive to join our team. You will manage financial records, oversee invoice processing, ensure compliance with statutory regulations, prepare detailed MIS and reports, support audits, and supervise inventory reconciliation.

The ideal candidate is analytical, ERP/Excel proficient, and can guide junior accountants while collaborating across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and validate daily financial transactions for 100% accuracy.
• Ensure internal financial systems are updated promptly with zero backlog.
• Oversee the work of junior accountants to maintain high-quality records.
• Perform Level 2 invoice verification for customer and vendor invoices.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of invoices and vouchers.
• Ensure timely processing of all invoices in line with TAT compliance.

3. Accounts Payable & Receivable Management

• Monitor payables and receivables weekly to ensure 100% compliance with payment schedules.
• Communicate with vendors and customers to ensure timely collections and payments (DSO within target).
• Supervise reconciliations and prepare compiled checksheets and reports.
• Prepare monthly revenue vs. expenses reports by the 3rd of each month.
• Generate detailed MIS reports (P&L, cash flow, platform-wise analysis) by the 10th with less than 1% variance errors.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights for corrective actions.

5. Compliance (GST, TDS, Legal)

• Ensure accurate and timely GST, TDS, PF, ESIC, PT filings.
• Maintain adherence to all statutory and legal regulations (zero compliance penalties).
• Review compliance work done by junior accountants to prevent errors.

6. Audit Readiness & Support

• Assist in internal, statutory, and tax audits.
• Provide necessary documentation and clarifications.
• Ensure all audit requirements are met on time with no major observations.

7. Financial Analysis & Issue Resolution

• Conduct regular financial analysis to identify discrepancies or inefficiencies.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions within 7 days.
• Use ERP systems efficiently for accounting, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, lookups, macros, reporting).
• Ensure timely reconciliation of physical stock (raw materials, packaging, finished goods) with accounting and ERP records.
• Capture wastage, damages, and expiries to maintain accurate inventory reporting.
• KPI: 100% timely inventory reconciliation with zero discrepancies

10. Teamwork & Communication

• Guide and collaborate with internal accounting teams.
• Provide timely updates and actionable financial insights to management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• 100% accuracy in financial records and reporting
• Less than 1-2% invoice processing errors
• Compliance with payment schedules and DSO targets
• Timely submission of MIS and financial reports (deadlines: 3rd & 10th)
• Zero compliance penalties or major audit observations
• ERP and Excel proficiency demonstrated in daily tasks
• Clear, timely, and actionable communication with stakeholders
• 100% inventory reconciliation with zero discrepancies

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CA Inter/Semi-qualified preferred)
• 4-6 years of experience in finance, accounting, or compliance roles
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, statutory compliance, and accounting standards
• Advanced proficiency in ERP and MS Excel
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills