1. Financial Reporting & Consolidation
• Lead the month-end and year-end closure process for the parent company and subsidiaries.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in line with Ind AS and applicable accounting standards.
• Oversee inter-company reconciliations, eliminations, and consolidation adjustments.
• Drive efficiency and automation in reporting, MIS, and consolidation processes.
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2. Statutory Audit & Compliance
• Manage statutory audits end-to-end across entities and coordinate with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, Ind AS, Income Tax, GST, and other statutory requirements.
• Prepare audit schedules, resolve audit observations, and ensure timely completion of audits.
• Oversee internal audit observations and implementation of control measures.
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3. Procure-to-Pay (P2P) & Expense Management
• Oversee the P2P cycle, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, and payment approvals.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and proper authorization controls.
• Monitor budgets, expense trends, and implement cost control measures.
• Drive automation and efficiency in vendor payments and accounting workflows.
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4. COD (Cash-on-Delivery) Management
• Establish and monitor controls over COD collections, deposits, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with operations and banks to ensure daily reconciliation and settlement accuracy.
• Implement dashboards and exception monitoring to detect variances and prevent cash leakages.
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5. Banking & Cash Management
• Serve as the primary liaison with banking partners for all operational and financing activities.
• Manage relationships with multiple banks to ensure optimal service levels and cost efficiency.
• Monitor and manage daily cash balances, cash positioning, and inter-company fund transfers.
• Oversee disbursement processes, escrow mechanisms, and COD remittances to ensure compliance and liquidity.
• Negotiate and maintain bank facilities including working capital limits, BGs, LCs, and term loans.
• Ensure timely submission of bank reports, compliance certificates, and covenant monitoring.
• Identify opportunities to optimize interest costs, streamline account structures, and enhance treasury efficiency.
• Develop and implement strong controls for bank reconciliations, fund utilization, and approval hierarchies.
• Coordinate with subsidiaries for cash flow forecasting and fund allocation.
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6. Cash Flow Planning & Treasury
• Prepare and monitor rolling cash flow forecasts across entities.
• Manage working capital efficiently, optimizing payables, receivables, and inventory cycles.
• Support CFO in fund planning, loan drawdowns, and investment decisions.
• Ensure timely collections, adherence to credit terms, and effective utilization of available cash.
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7. Internal Controls & Process Improvements
• Strengthen Internal Financial Controls (IFC) and ensure periodic testing and certification.
• Identify gaps in financial processes and implement corrective actions.
• Drive process automation and digital finance initiatives (ERP, workflow, dashboards).
• Ensure policy compliance across subsidiaries and functional teams.
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8. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Lead, coach, and develop the finance and accounts team across parent and subsidiary entities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with business, operations, and technology teams for financial discipline and alignment with business goals.
• Present periodic financial insights to management and board leadership.
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Key Requirements
• Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – mandatory.
• Experience: 10–15 years post-qualification, with at least 5 years in a financial controller or equivalent leadership role.
• Industry Preference: Logistics, express distribution, supply chain, or e-commerce logistics.
• Skills & Competencies:
o Strong technical understanding of Ind AS, consolidation, audit, and compliance.
o Hands-on experience in COD and mCash reconciliation processes.
o Proven expertise in treasury, cash flow forecasting, and banking relationship management.
o Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics) and advanced Excel.
o Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
o Strong control mindset with ability to operate in a high-volume, multi-entity environment.
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