Manager – Accounts & Finance – Real Estate/Construction – CA r3 Consultant

The Corporate Institute; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Pune seeks an experienced Manager – Accounts & Finance to lead Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A and Tax Compliance for a promoter, developer and construction group.

You will drive monthly closes, MIS reporting, and ERP optimization while mentoring the accounting team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CA with post-qualification experience in accounting and finance leadership.
• Experience in real estate, construction or promoter/developer sectors is preferred.
• Proven track record in monthly close, MIS, FP&A and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations across the group with accurate recording.
• Drive monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes.
• Review GLs, reconciliations, provisions, accruals and project costs.
• Oversee GST, TDS, Income Tax and other statutory compliance.
• Own ERP-based MIS and reporting with cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Financial reporting

Month-end close

ERP systems

FP&A

MIS reporting

Tax compliance

Team leadership

Education

CA with 5 years post-qualification experience

CA articleship with 10 years experience

Tools

Highrise

SAP

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced and technology-savvy Manager – Accounts & Finance to lead the Accounting, Financial Reporting, FP&A and Tax Compliance functions for a leading promoter, developer and construction group in Pune.

The role will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, smooth monthly closing, effective tax compliance, robust MIS and FP&A support, and efficient utilisation of the organisation’s ERP system. The position will also lead and mentor the accounting team and drive process discipline, automation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations across the group and ensure accuracy, completeness and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Drive the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process.
• Review general ledger, reconciliations, provisions, accruals, revenue, costs, receivables, payables and other accounting schedules.
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for construction projects, development activities, land transactions, project costs and related-party transactions.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

MIS, FP&A & Business Support

• Lead preparation of monthly MIS, project-wise profitability reports, budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections and variance analysis.
• Provide meaningful financial insights to management on project performance, costs, margins, working capital and cash flows.
• Develop and improve management dashboards and analytical reports to support business decision-making.
• Work closely with project, commercial, procurement and business teams to ensure timely and accurate financial information.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance, including GST, TDS, Income Tax and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Ensure timely filing of returns, payments, reconciliations and responses to tax/statutory queries.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors and consultants wherever required.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and assess their impact on the business.

ERP & Process Management

• Take ownership of the ERP system from a finance and accounting perspective and ensure smooth and effective utilisation by the accounting and business teams.
• Work with ERP teams/consultants to configure processes, improve controls and develop MIS reports.
• Should have the ability to understand business requirements and design/define ERP-based MIS and reporting solutions.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as Highrise, SAP or equivalent will be an advantage.
• Drive standardisation, automation, internal controls and continuous improvement of finance processes.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate statutory, tax and internal audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and supporting schedules for audit and management review.
• Strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.

Team Leadership

• Lead, guide and motivate the accounting team to deliver accurate, timely and reliable financial information.
• Allocate responsibilities, monitor performance and develop team capabilities.
• Establish a process-oriented and accountability-driven culture within the finance function.

Required Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Strong understanding of the real estate, construction, promoter and developer business, including project accounting and project-wise financial analysis.
• Strong knowledge of FP&A, MIS, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Good understanding of GST, TDS, Income Tax and other statutory compliances relevant to the business.
• Strong ERP knowledge with the ability to use technology for process improvement and MIS development.
• Experience with Highrise, SAP or similar ERP systems will be preferred.
• Technology-savvy and comfortable working with ERP, reporting tools, Excel and data-driven financial analysis.
• Strong process orientation, attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Excellent people-management, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables in a fast-paced business environment.

Qualification & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5 years of post qualification experience or completion of CA article ship with 10 years of experience in leading the accounting/finance function.
• Candidates with substantial experience in a real estate, construction, promoter or developer organization will be strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in managing accounting teams and delivering monthly MIS, financial close, statutory compliance and management reporting.

Key Success Measures

• Timely and accurate monthly financial close.
• Quality and timeliness of MIS and management reporting.
• Effective project-wise financial and cost reporting.
• Timely statutory and tax compliance.
• Smooth and effective ERP operations.
• Strong financial controls and audit readiness.
• Improved finance processes, automation and reporting.
• Effective leadership and development of the accounting team.