Job Description Senior Finance & Accounts (Real Estate)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance professional to lead the Finance & Accounts function for our real estate business. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in financial planning, project finance, fundraising, taxation, compliance, treasury management, and financial reporting within the real estate sector.
This role requires a hands-on leader capable of managing end-to-end finance operations, driving financial strategy, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting business growth through data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Planning & Strategic Management
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organizational goals and project objectives.
- Prepare and manage annual budgets, forecasts, business plans, and financial models.
- Monitor project-wise profitability, cash flows, cost allocation, IRR, NPV, and feasibility analysis.
- Provide variance analysis and actionable financial insights to senior management.
- Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and MIS reporting.
2. Project Finance & Fundraising
- Handle project finance activities including project loans, fundraising, IPF, and working capital management.
- Liaise with banks, financial institutions, investors, and stakeholders for funding requirements.
- Support equity planning, ESOP structuring, and IPO readiness initiatives.
- Prepare investor presentations and financial proposals.
3. Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Oversee end-to-end accounting operations and ensure accuracy of books of accounts.
- Finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Manage consolidation of group entities and SPV structures.
- Ensure timely account closures and coordination with auditors.
- Implement robust internal controls, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
4. Cash Flow & Treasury Management
- Manage fund flow across multiple projects/SPVs.
- Monitor receivables, collections, payables, vendor payments, and working capital.
- Prepare and monitor project-wise cash flow statements.
- Ensure optimal utilization of company funds and assets.
5. Taxation, Compliance & Audit
- Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, RERA, Companies Act, and other statutory regulations.
- Oversee tax planning, statutory filings, assessments, audits, and notices.
- Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and legal advisors.
- Ensure compliance with revenue recognition methods including POCM and completed contract method.
6. Cost Control & Asset Management
- Implement cost control mechanisms for ongoing projects and monitor cost overruns.
- Analyze and optimize utilization of company assets and investments.
- Maintain structured tracking of financial resources and project expenditures.
7. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Lead and mentor the Finance & Accounts team to ensure efficient operations.
- Allocate responsibilities, review performance, and build team capabilities.
- Coordinate with project, sales, CRM, procurement, legal, and leadership teams for smooth financial operations.
Qualifications
- MBA Finance
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in Finance & Accounts, preferably in the real estate industry.
- Strong expertise in statutory compliance, project finance, fundraising, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, and compliance.
- Experience handling SPVs, project accounting, and real estate financial reporting.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and Expertise in financial analysis, cash flow management, and project profitability tracking.
- Hands-on experience with ERP/accounting software such as Tally Prime, or similar systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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