Senior Manager – Finance & Risk Advisory – Consulting Serving Skill

The Corporate Institute; Delhi; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Delhi seeks a seasoned Finance & Accounting Leader to oversee daily finance operations, drive budgeting and regulatory compliance, and supervise risk advisory engagements.

The role combines client-facing advisory with strong internal controls, ERP implementations and team leadership to deliver value to clients and stakeholders across the firm.

Qualifications

• CA preferred; alternatively, a professional degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting or risk advisory, including 3+ years in a managerial role.
• Experience in business development, proposal writing and client pitching.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance and accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and performance monitoring; drive improvements.
• Ensure statutory filings and regulatory compliance (TDS, GST, Companies Act).
• Drive receivables, vendor payments and monthly MIS reporting.
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax authorities and stakeholders.
• Lead internal audit, IFC, risk assessments and advisory engagements.
• Oversee ERP/SAP implementations for clients.
• Identify regulatory changes and translate into practical guidance.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and pursue new advisory opportunities.
• Plan resources, budgets and profitability; mentor and build the team.

Skills

Financial leadership

IFRS/Ind AS knowledge

Tax compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication & stakeholder management

Team mentorship

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Tally / Zoho

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Finance & Accounting Leadership:

• – Oversee day-to-day operations of the finance and accounting function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance.


• – Lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting; monitor financial performance and identify areas for improvement.


• – Ensure timely filing of statutory returns (TDS, GST, annual filings) and compliance with applicable accounting standards, laws and regulations.


• – Drive receivable collections, vendor payment discipline and monthly MIS reporting to management.


• – Develop and implement financial policies, procedures and internal controls.


• – Manage relationships with external auditors, tax authorities and other financial stakeholders.


• – Oversee the timely filing and management of promoters’ and management’s personal compliance requirements.

2. Risk Advisory & Client Delivery:

• – Lead engagements in internal audit, internal financial controls (IFC) / risk control matrices, process reviews, risk assessments and finance function advisory.


• – Oversee ERP/SAP implementation projects for clients.


• – Advise clients on the applicability of relevant statutory provisions and amendments, and translate regulatory changes into practical guidance.


• – Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for clients during income tax and GST assessments.


• – Identify control gaps, fraud and compliance risks, and recommend remediation roadmaps with clear ownership and timelines.


• – Review deliverables for quality, accuracy and insight before they reach clients and senior management.


• – Prepare and present financial and risk reports to senior management, clients and stakeholders.


• – Coordinate with bankers and external agencies for data points and information flows required for client engagements.


• – Ensure smooth, proactive and effective communication with clients throughout the engagement lifecycle.

3. Business Development & Client Growth:

• – Identify, originate and pursue new advisory opportunities through networking, referrals, industry forums and cross-selling to existing clients.


• – Own the proposal cycle: scoping, pricing, drafting proposals and presentations, and closing mandates.


• – Build and sustain long-term relationships with CXOs, promoters, CFOs and other decision-makers.


• – Establish B2B partnerships with professional firms, both within and outside India, to source and deliver work.


• – Contribute to the firm’s go-to-market strategy, service positioning, thought leadership and market intelligence.


• – Work with partners to meet revenue, pipeline and realization targets for the practice.


• – Monitor client satisfaction, handle escalations and drive repeat business and referrals.

4. Team Leadership & Firm Building:

• – Lead, mentor and develop a team of finance, accounting and advisory professionals; set goals and conduct performance reviews.


• – Plan resources and manage engagement timelines, budgets and profitability.


• – Foster a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning and accountability.


• – Collaborate with other departments and partners to support strategic initiatives and business objectives.


• – Build reusable methodologies, templates and knowledge assets for the practice.

Qualifications & Experience:

• – Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred; alternatively, a professional degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field (CMA, MBA-Finance, CIA, FRM or similar is an advantage).


• – 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, internal audit or risk advisory, including 3+ years in a managerial capacity; mid-tier firm or consulting experience is preferred.


• – Demonstrated experience in business development, such as proposal writing, client pitching and conversion of leads into mandates.


• – Proven leadership of teams and delivery of results across multiple concurrent engagements.

Technical & Functional Competencies:

• – Strong command of financial principles, Ind AS / IGAAP, Companies Act, direct and indirect tax, and related regulations.


• – Working knowledge of risk frameworks (COSO, enterprise risk management), internal financial controls and internal audit standards.


• – Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, analysis and reporting.


• – Proficiency in MS Office, ERP and accounting systems (Tally, Zoho, etc.); exposure to data analytics tools is an advantage.


• – Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Behavioural Competencies:

• – Exceptional communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior management and external stakeholders.


• – Entrepreneurial, relationship-driven and commercially aware.


• – High integrity, sound judgment and attention to detail.


• – Ability to mentor, motivate and manage teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Performance Indicators:

• – Quality and timeliness of engagement delivery; zero compliance lapses.


• – New business generated, proposal conversion rate and pipeline growth.


• – Revenue, utilization and realization for the practice.


• – Client satisfaction and retention.


• – Team development, retention and engagement.