Manager – Finance

Kent; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent seeks a Finance Manager & Company Secretary in Mumbai to lead financial management, statutory compliance, governance, board administration, and regulatory reporting. The role ensures strong financial controls, compliance with laws, supports strategic decision-making, and acts as the governance advisor to the Board.

You will oversee budgeting, reporting, treasury, audits, and shareholder services, with 5–10 years of relevant experience and qualifications in finance and secretarial fields.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of finance and corporate secretarial experience.
• Experience in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, or Infrastructure sectors is preferred.
• Exposure to IFRS/Ind AS reporting and audits.

Responsibilities

• Finance Management: Financial Planning & Analysis, budgeting and forecasts, control and reporting.
• Company Secretarial: Board/committee administration, governance, regulatory filings and records.
• Internal controls and audits: ensure policies, statutory audits, and compliance.
• Treasury & cash flow: manage liquidity, banking, and working capital.
• Shareholder services: AGM/EGM coordination and communications.

Skills

Flexibility

Proactive

Client Focus

Teamwork

Planning and Organizing

Decision Making

Problem analysis

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA

Company Secretary (CS)

Job description

The Finance Manager & Company Secretary is responsible for leading the organization’s financial management, statutory compliance, corporate governance, board administration, and regulatory reporting. The role ensures strong financial controls, compliance with applicable laws, supports strategic decision-making, and acts as the principal governance advisor to the Board.

Department: Finance & Corporate Governance

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Managing Director / Board of Directors

Location: Corporate Office

Key Responsibilities:

A. Finance Management Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Develop long-term financial plans.
• Perform variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Support strategic business planning and investment decisions.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS/IFRS/GAAP).
• Present financial performance reports to senior management and the Board.
• Manage management reporting dashboards and KPIs.

Treasury & Cash Flow

• Monitor daily cash flows.
• Optimize working capital.
• Manage banking relationships.
• Arrange project financing and working capital facilities.
• Forecast liquidity requirements.

Budget Control

• Monitor departmental budgets.
• Control operating costs.
• Review capital expenditure proposals.
• Recommend cost optimization initiatives.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Coordinate statutory audits.
• Lead internal audits.
• Ensure implementation of audit recommendations.
• Maintain strong internal financial controls.
• Develop finance policies and procedures.

B. Company Secretarial Responsibilities Board & Committee Management

• Organize Board Meetings.
• Prepare Board agendas.
• Draft Board resolutions.
• Prepare minutes of meetings.
• Maintain statutory registers.
• Manage committee meetings.

Corporate Governance

• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act.
• Advise Directors on governance matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments.
• Implement governance best practices.

Regulatory Compliance

• File statutory returns.
• Coordinate filings with relevant authorities.
• Maintain corporate records.
• Ensure timely annual filings.

Shareholder Services

• Conduct Annual General Meetings.
• Manage Extraordinary General Meetings.
• Handle shareholder communications.
• Maintain share records.
• Coordinate dividend processes

Secretarial Documentation

• Maintain:

• Statutory Registers

• Share Certificates

• Board Records

• Corporate Records

• Corporate Policies

Your Knowledge/Skills, education and experience:

Qualifications Education/Certifications:

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA or equivalent professional qualification (highly desirable)
• Company Secretary (CS)

Experience

• 5-10 years of finance and corporate secretarial experience.
• Experience in Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, or Infrastructure sectors is preferred.
• Experience with Board governance and statutory compliance.
• Exposure to IFRS/Ind AS reporting and audits.

Core Competencies:

• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Proactive
• Client Focus
• Teamwork, Planning and Organizing
• Decision Making in own work area
• Problem analysis and resolution

HSSEQ:

• The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities.

Details about the role:

• Location: Mumbai, India
• Relocation required: Not Applicable
• Travel required: As per job requirement.
• Job Type: Permanent Full Time
• Experience level: 5-10 years

We foster an environment where you are challenged professionally and empowered to take the lead on your career development with the support and guidance of our leaders. We’re committed to making sure that every single person uses their time with us to gain valuable experience and skills for their future, so why not pursue your career with us today!

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