Head Account & Finance

Yogini Tradex Private Limited; Darrang; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

KBPL, a manufacturing plant, seeks a hands-on Head of Accounts & Finance to own the complete finance function. You will ensure accurate accounting, statutory compliance, direct and indirect taxes, costing, budgeting, cash flow and financial reporting while guiding the finance team.

The role requires strong technical depth in accounting and taxation, plus a practical understanding of plant operations; you will build disciplined controls and be a trusted adviser to top management.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
• 15+ years of overall experience in accounts and finance, with a minimum of 5 years as Head / Senior Manager of Finance in a manufacturing plant.
• Proven, hands-on experience in end-to-end accounting, costing, GST, TDS, income tax, statutory audit and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting for purchase, sales, journal, bank, cash, fixed assets and inventory.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly and annual closing with accruals, provisions and reconciliations.
• Lead preparation of audits, tax filings and MIS reports for management.
• Design, implement and monitor internal financial controls across purchase, stores, production, sales and finance.
• Guide and supervise the finance team, allocate work, review output and ensure timely closing.
• Act as financial adviser to the MD/CEO and provide MIS insights to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

GST

Costing

Taxation

Financial reporting

ERP systems

MS Excel

Internal controls

Team management

Education

Chartered Accountant

CMA/MBA (Finance) preferred

Tools

Tally

SAP

Oracle

Zoho

Job description

Job Description: Head – Accounts & Finance

Department: Accounts & Finance
Location: Plant / Manufacturing Unit[location to be added]
Reports to: Managing Director /Director / CEO
Direct reports: Manager / Sr.Manager Accounts, Finance & Costing, Taxation & Compliance Executives,Accounts Executives, Store & Purchase Accounting Staff
Employment type: Full-time,Permanent
Experience required: 15+ years, withat least 5 years in a leadership role in a manufacturing set-up

1. Position Summary

KBPL is looking for a hands-on andaccomplished Head of Accounts & Finance to own and lead the completefinance function of our manufacturing plant. The person will be fullyaccountable for accurate and timely accounting, statutory compliance, directand indirect taxation, costing, budgeting, cash flow, and financial reporting,and will guide and supervise the entire accounts and finance team.

The ideal candidate combines strongtechnical depth in accounting and taxation with a practical understanding ofplant operations, and is a leader who can build a disciplined team, strengtheninternal controls and act as a trusted financial adviser to top management.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting:purchase, sales, journal, bank, cash, fixed assets and inventory accounting,with timely and accurate booking of all entries.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly andannual closing within defined timelines, including accruals, provisions,prepaid items and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review Profit &Loss account, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement and MIS reports formanagement.
• Ensure books are maintained asper Companies Act, 2013, applicable Accounting Standards (Ind AS / AS) and soundaccounting policies.
• Review and ensure regularreconciliation of bank, vendor, customer, inter-unit and GST/TDS ledgers.
• Lead preparation of auditschedules and coordinate statutory, internal, tax and cost audits.
• Supervise inventory accountingfor raw material, WIP, finished goods, stores and spares; monitor valuationmethods and stock reconciliation with physical verification.
• Oversee product costing,BOM-based cost sheets, standard vs actual cost analysis and variance reporting(material, labour, overhead, yield and wastage).
• Monitor production cost, scrap,consumption norms and conversion cost, and recommend cost-reduction measures.
• Ensure accounting of job work,subcontracting, returnable and non-returnable challans, and goods in transit.
• Oversee fixed assetcapitalisation, CWIP, depreciation, asset tagging and verification.
• Support pricing, quotation andmargin analysis for products and customers.
• Ensure compliance with theIncome Tax Act: advance tax computation and payment, return filing, tax audit(Form 3CA/3CB-3CD), assessments and notice replies.
• Oversee TDS and TCS: correctdeduction, deposit, quarterly returns (24Q, 26Q, 27Q), TDS certificates,reconciliation with Form 26AS / AIS, and lower-deduction matters.
• Handle tax planning, deferredtax computation, and transfer pricing compliance where applicable.
• Represent the company beforetax authorities, appellate bodies and consultants.

D. Indirect Taxation (GST and others)

• Own end-to-end GST compliance:GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9/9C, ITC reconciliation (GSTR-2A/2B vs books),e-invoicing, e-way bill and RCM compliance.
• Ensure correct classification(HSN), rate application, ITC eligibility, blocked credits and timely ITCutilisation.
• Manage refunds (includingexport / inverted duty structure), LUT, and compliance for exports and SEZsupplies, where applicable.
• Handle GST audits, departmentalqueries, show-cause notices, assessments and appeals.
• Keep track of customs,excise-related residuals, professional tax, and other indirect or local leviesrelevant to the business.

E. Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure timely compliance underthe Companies Act (ROC filings, board and AGM financial requirements, MSMEpayment rules including Form MSME-1 and Section 43B(h) implications).
• Oversee PF, ESI, professionaltax, labour-welfare and bonus-related financial compliances in coordinationwith HR.
• Ensure compliance with RBI /FEMA norms for imports, exports, foreign remittances and forex transactions,where applicable.
• Maintain a compliance calendar,monitor due dates and eliminate penalties, interest and notices.
• Track changes in tax,accounting and corporate law and implement them proactively.

F. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Lead preparation of annualbudgets, rolling forecasts and capex plans in coordination with production,procurement and sales.
• Monitor budget vs actualperformance and present variance analysis with corrective actions.
• Evaluate capital expenditureproposals, ROI, payback and project feasibility.
• Provide financial inputs forexpansion, new product launches, make-or-buy and pricing decisions.

G. Treasury, Working Capital & Banking

• Manage cash flow, fund planningand daily / weekly liquidity position.
• Control working capital:receivables, payables and inventory cycles; drive collections and negotiatevendor credit terms.
• Manage banking relationships,working capital limits, term loans, LC / BG, stock statements, and bank auditsand renewals.
• Ensure compliance with loancovenants and lender reporting; manage forex exposure and hedging whererelevant.

H. Internal Controls, Audit & Risk Management

• Design, implement and monitorinternal financial controls (IFC), SOPs and authorisation matrices acrosspurchase, stores, production, sales and finance.
• Prevent leakages, fraud anderrors through regular checks, reviews and system controls.
• Ensure timely closure of auditobservations and implement recommendations of internal and statutory auditors.
• Safeguard company assets andensure correct documentation and approvals for all financial transactions.

I. ERP, Systems & Process Improvement

• Ensure effective use of ERP /accounting software (Tally / SAP / Oracle / Zoho or equivalent) with accuratemaster data and controls.
• Drive automation of reporting,reconciliations, GST and TDS workflows and MIS dashboards.
• Continuously streamlineprocesses between stores, purchase, production, dispatch and accounts.
• Lead, guide, mentor andsupervise the entire accounts and finance team; define roles, targets andaccountability.
• Allocate work, review output,set closing and compliance deadlines, and ensure discipline and quality ofwork.
• Conduct performance appraisals,identify training needs, and build a second line of leadership.
• Build a culture of integrity,ownership, accuracy and timeliness.

K. Management Support & Stakeholder Interface

• Act as financial adviser to theDirector / MD and the leadership team, with clear and timely MIS and insights.
• Coordinate with production,purchase, stores, sales, HR and logistics for smooth financial operations.
• Interface with statutory auditors,tax consultants, bankers, lenders, regulators and legal advisers.
• Support due diligence, funding,investor or group reporting requirements as needed.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Monthly book closing within Xworking days of month end [target to be set, e.g., 7 days].
• 100% timely filing of GST, TDS,Income Tax, PF / ESI and ROC returns with zero penalty or interest.
• Accuracy of financialstatements and zero major audit qualifications.
• Reduction in debtor days,inventory days and improvement in working capital cycle.
• Budget vs actual variancewithin an agreed range.
• Timely and accurate delivery ofMIS and costing reports.
• Closure of audit observationswithin agreed timelines.
• Team performance, attrition,skill development and process improvements.

6. Authority & Accountability

• Full accountability for theplant's accounts, finance, taxation, costing and compliance functions.
• Authority to approve payments,vouchers and finance decisions as per the delegation of authority set bymanagement.
• Authority to recruit, assign,evaluate and recommend rewards or action for finance team members.
• Sign-off on statutory filings,bank submissions and financial statements along with the Director / authorisedsignatories.

7. Working Conditions

• Based at the manufacturingplant, working regular hours with flexibility during month-end, quarter-end,year-end and audit periods.
• Occasional travel to the headoffice, banks, consultants, tax offices and other locations.

Requirements

. Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) ismandatory. CMA / MBA (Finance) will be an added advantage.
• 15+ years of overall experiencein accounts and finance, with a minimum of 5 years as Head / Senior Manager ofFinance in a manufacturing plant.
• Proven, hands-on experience inend-to-end accounting, costing, GST, TDS, income tax, statutory audit andcompliance.
• Experience leading a financeteam of 8-15 members or more.

Preferred

• Experience in mid-size,owner-managed or growing manufacturing companies.
• Exposure to bank funding,export-import transactions, and ERP implementation or migration.
• Experience handling taxassessments, GST audits and litigation.

Technical

• Thorough knowledge of theCompanies Act, Income Tax Act, GST laws, Accounting Standards, TDS / TCSprovisions and cost accounting.
• Strong command of manufacturingaccounting, inventory valuation and cost control.
• Advanced proficiency in MSExcel, ERP / accounting software and MIS tools.
• Strong analytical, budgetingand financial modelling skills.

Behavioural

• Strong leadership, people managementand decision-making ability.
• High integrity, confidentialityand ethical conduct.
• Hands-on and detail-oriented,with a strategic outlook.
• Excellent communication andpresentation skills with senior management, auditors and authorities.
• Ability to work under pressure,meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, solution-orientedand process-driven.

As per the industry, years of experience and knowledge