Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) - Role: Manager

Group Pharmaceuticals; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Group Pharmaceuticals is seeking a proactive Finance Manager in Bengaluru to lead quarterly financial statements, controls, and audit closures. You will drive MIS reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and financial processes across teams to ensure accuracy and timely delivery of FS.

The ideal candidate is a CA with 5+ years of industry experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to coordinate with sales, supply chain, operations and tech for data integrity and compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, and audit processes.
• Ability to prepare FS on a quarterly basis and drive audit closure independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly financial statements as per regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all supporting schedules reconcile with the Trial Balance (TB) on a quarterly basis.
• Perform peer benchmarking and variance analysis with listed entities.
• Drive month-end closing activities, including provisions, accruals, and adjustments.
• Finalize Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) computation in line with business operations and inventory valuation principles.
• Collaborate with the team to validate expense provisions and ensure correct period cut-offs.
• Audit & Compliance: Lead audit closure process and act as the primary point of contact for statutory and internal auditors.
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, and other applicable laws/regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and resolve audit queries in a timely manner.
• Team Collaboration & Communication: Work with cross-functional teams (Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, Tech) to ensure accurate and timely data flow into finance.
• Mentor and guide team members to improve reconciliations, provisions, and reporting processes.
• Establish discipline in timelines for financial closure.
• Financial Control & Governance: Ensure strong internal controls around revenue, cost, and provisions.
• Review reconciliations for balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Monitor working capital elements and provide management with key insights.

Skills

MIS reporting

Variance analysis

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Audit processes

ERP tool

Reconciliations

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

ERP tool

Job description

Role & responsibilities

About the job

#Group pharma hiring a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to lead financial reporting, audit closure, and monthly/quarterly financial processes. The role requires a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with at least 5 years relevant industry experience, The candidate should be able to collaborate effectively with the team, drive reconciliations, and ensure accuracy of FS preparation on a quarterly basis, with benchmarking against listed peer entities.

MIS Reporting, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Reporting

Financial Statements & Reporting

• Prepare quarterly financial statements as per regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all supporting schedules reconcile with the Trial Balance (TB) on a quarterly basis.
• Perform peer benchmarking and variance analysis with listed entities.
• Month-End & Costing
• Drive month-end closing activities, including provisions, accruals, and adjustments.
• Finalize Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) computation in line with business operations and inventory valuation principles.
• Collaborate with the team to validate expense provisions and ensure correct period cut-offs.
• Audit & Compliance
• Lead audit closure process and act as the primary point of contact for statutory and internal auditors.
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, and other applicable laws/regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and resolve audit queries in a timely manner.
• Team Collaboration & Communication
• Work with cross-functional teams (Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, Tech) to ensure accurate and timely data flow into finance.
• Mentor and guide team members to improve reconciliations, provisions, and reporting processes.
• Establish discipline in timelines for financial closure.
• Financial Control & Governance
• Ensure strong internal controls around revenue, cost, and provisions.
• Review reconciliations for balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Monitor working capital elements and provide management with key insights.

Qualification & Skills

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, and audit processes.
• Ability to prepare FS on a quarterly basis and drive audit closure independently.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet strict deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work across teams.

Preferred Skills

Hands-on experience with ERP tool

Familiarity with MIS reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

Process-oriented mindset with exposure to automation in financial reporting.