Plant Controller

AWL Agri Business Ltd; Kadi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

AWL Agri Business Ltd in Gujarat, India seeks an experienced Plant Controller to oversee financial governance across procurement, inventory, cost control and CAPEX accounting. You will ensure robust internal controls, accurate financial reporting, and regulatory compliance while partnering with plant management to drive efficiency and cost savings.

The role requires 8–15 years in plant finance or equivalent, with CA/CMA preferred and MBA finance considered.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in Plant Finance, Costing, Controlling, Manufacturing Accounting, or Factory Finance.
• Experience in manufacturing industries such as Edible Oil, FMCG, Chemicals, Food Processing, Metals, or Process Industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement review and PO approvals for CAPEX, OPEX, procurement, and service-related requirements.
• Conduct monthly reviews of purchase registers focusing on average purchase prices, procurement volumes and vehicle movement analysis.
• Review quality reports and analyze deviations between standard and actual output, including deductions, losses, and quality variances.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and approval matrices.
• Participate in quarterly PSV and inventory verifications; monitor stock accuracy and aging.
• Review storage locations and SAP records; verify asset and inventory movements.
• Review tank and silo cleaning activities and assess inventory impact.
• Coordinate quarterly stock audits and annual asset verification with variance analysis.
• Review compliance with DOA and internal control requirements; prepare monthly risk reports.
• Review open GR/IR balances, vendor advances, and liabilities; ensure timely vendor transactions.
• Support CAPEX budgeting, project tracking and capitalization processes.
• Coordinate tax reconciliation (GST) and statutory compliance with tax teams.

Skills

Plant finance & controlling

Cost accounting & budgeting

Inventory management

CAPEX accounting & fixed assets

GST & tax compliance

SAP FI/CO/MM

Internal controls & audit

MIS reporting & financial analysis

Vendor & payables management

Business partnering & stakeholder mgmt

Education

CA / CMA (ICWA) preferred

MBA (Finance) from reputed institute may be considered

Tools

SAP (FI/CO/MM)

Job description

The Plant Controller is responsible for overseeing financial governance, cost control, inventory management, procurement review, compliance monitoring, CAPEX accounting, and plant-level financial reporting. The role ensures strong internal controls, accurate financial accounting, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while supporting plant management in achieving business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Purchase Control

• Review and approve Purchase Orders (POs) for all CAPEX, OPEX, procurement, and service-related requirements.
• Conduct monthly reviews of purchase registers, focusing on:
• Average purchase prices
• Procurement volumes
• Vehicle movement analysis
• Review quality reports and analyze deviations between standard and actual output, including deductions, losses, and quality-related variances.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and approval matrices.

2. Inventory Management & Control

• Participate in quarterly physical stock verification (PSV) of raw materials, packing materials, and finished goods.
• Conduct surprise verification of stores inventory and monitor inventory accuracy.
• Review storage locations within and outside the plant premises for compliance and control.
• Monitor inventory ageing and recommend corrective actions for slow-moving or obsolete stock.
• Verify alignment between physical inventory locations and SAP records.
• Review tank and silo cleaning activities and assess inventory impact.
• Monitor ATGS reports and reconcile oil movements across storage tanks.
• Ensure adequate insurance coverage for inventory.
• Coordinate quarterly stock audits and annual asset verification, including variance analysis and corrective actions.

3. Expense Management & Cost Control

• Review monthly consumption booking of stores, chemicals, packing materials, and other consumables.
• Analyze monthly expense trends and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Coordinate and review monthly provisions and expense accounting in SAP.
• Monitor cost center allocations and ensure accurate expense booking.
• Support budget monitoring through variance analysis of actual expenses versus budget.

4. Compliance & Internal Controls

• Maintain custody and review of all commercial and service agreements.
• Ensure compliance with Delegation of Authority (DOA) and internal control requirements.
• Drive adherence to corporate policies, statutory regulations, and financial governance standards.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports to Corporate Finance highlighting key risks, observations, and control measures.

5. Payables & Vendor Management

• Review and approve service-related documents for submission to the Shared Services/Data Collection Center.
• Coordinate with business teams for resolution of discrepancies in vendor documentation.
• Monitor and review open GR/IR balances, vendor advances, and outstanding liabilities.
• Ensure timely processing and accounting of vendor transactions.

6. Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Management

• Review insurance adequacy for CAPEX projects.
• Monitor GST credit reversals and tax compliance related to capital projects.
• Review project inventory utilization and material issuance.
• Ensure correct accounting and capitalization of expenses incurred during project implementation and trial runs.
• Coordinate periodic fixed asset verification exercises.
• Monitor idle assets, underutilized machinery, and capital efficiency.
• Support CAPEX budgeting, project tracking, and capitalization processes.

7. Taxation & Regulatory Support

• Coordinate with plant and corporate tax teams for GST reconciliation and mismatch resolution.
• Liaise with tax authorities and support statutory compliance requirements.
• Ensure timely availability of documentation for tax assessments and audits.

8. Audit & Business Support

• Support statutory, internal, cost, bank, and management audits.
• Assist in plant certifications, critical vendor payments, and business compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with Head Office for plant-related accounting and reporting issues.
• Participate in SAP enhancement projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Support plant management with cost analytics, expense monitoring, and management reporting through SAP/BW platforms.

Education

• CA / CMA (ICWA) preferred
• MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute may also be considered

Experience

• 8-15 years of experience in Plant Finance, Costing, Controlling, Manufacturing Accounting, or Factory Finance.
• Experience in manufacturing industries such as Edible Oil, FMCG, Chemicals, Food Processing, Metals, or Process Industries is preferred.

Key Skills

• Plant Finance & Controlling
• Cost Accounting & Budgeting
• Inventory Management & Stock Controls
• CAPEX Accounting & Fixed Assets
• GST & Tax Compliance
• SAP (FI/CO/MM preferred)
• Internal Controls & Audit Management
• MIS Reporting & Financial Analysis
• Vendor & Payables Management
• Business Partnering and Stakeholder Management

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory accuracy and variance control
• Budget adherence and cost optimization
• Timely closure of monthly accounts
• Reduction in aged inventory and open GR/IR items
• Audit compliance and closure of observations
• Accuracy of provisions and financial reporting
• Effective CAPEX tracking and capitalization
• Compliance with DOA, GST, and corporate policies