Finance Manager

SAS Partners; Chennai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SAS Partners is seeking an experienced Chartered Accountant to lead project accounting and financial controls from its Chennai operations. The role involves budgeting, cash flow, WIP, and cost analysis, with emphasis on compliance and external audits. You will coordinate ERP initiatives and ensure timely month-end reporting.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in finance, solid experience with SAP, and strong English communication for global stakeholders. Travel within India may be required.

Qualifications

• CA with more than 10 years of experience in finance and accounting.
• Experience in project accounting and engineering industry preferred.
• Comfortable dealing with global stakeholders and ERP systems (SAP).
• Fluent in verbal and written English; IFRS/Taxes knowledge useful.

Responsibilities

• Manage project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.
• Prepare cash flow, WIP, and costing; address monthly schedule queries.
• Maintain financial controls per group policies; liaise with auditors and authorities.
• Support month-end closing, reporting, and ERP implementation.
• Oversee vendor payments, procurement support, and HR statutory compliance.
• Assist with client billing and handling ad-hoc tasks for senior management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Verbal & written English

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

About the company

A leading global technology, defence and engineering group with diverse business interests across Aerospace, Defence & Public Security, Urban Solutions & Satcom etc., The company has recently established its subsidiary operations in India and is focused on building and expanding its presence across multiple business lines in the Indian market. This offers an exciting opportunity to be part of its growth journey and contribute to developing its India operations as the business scales.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Project Accounting and Financial Analysis:

• Manage project accounting, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and financial analysis.
• Address queries related to monthly schedules (e.g., trade creditor schedule, recoverable others, accrual for trade creditors, FX exposure, debtors aging, retention payable, retention receivable).
• Prepare, coordinate, and present cash flow, work-in-progress (WIP) status, and costing.

2. Financial Controls and Compliance:

• Be the focal point for implementing and maintaining financial controls and policies according to Group Policies.
• Ensure compliance with Companys procedures on Goods Receipt Vouchers (GRVs).
• Coordinate with Auditors/Consultants and external Government authorities to ensure compliance with statutory and tax audits.

3. Reporting and ERP Implementation:

• Ensure timely month-end closing and reporting to the Group.
• Support the implementation of new ERP system in line with group requirements.

4. Vendor Management and Procurement:

• Ensure timely payments to Suppliers and Contractors in accordance with Companys requirements.
• Support procurement processes and follow-up services.

5. Operational Support:

• Support Operations in all Project activities, including Custom Duties, GST, and Income Tax functions.
• Assist with HR activities related to statutory compliances.

6. Client Billing and Outstanding Payments:

• Ensure timely billing of Clients and follow-up on all outstanding payments.

7. Additional Responsibilities:

• Based in Chennai, with the ability to travel within India at short notice.
• Handle any other ad-hoc tasks required by the General Manager and/or Group Management.

Eligibility and Qualifications:

• CA with more than 10 years of experience in finance and accounting.
• Experience in project accounting and engineering industry is preferred
• Comfortable and experienced at dealing with various functions and global stakeholders.
• Fluent in verbal English and in written communication.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP)
• Good knowledge of Indian Direct /Indirect Taxes/Custom Duties/Transfer Pricing and IFRS
• Well versed with Project Accounting