Deputy Manager - Financial Control, Planning & Reporting

Job Description

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead the monthly and quarterly preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards
• Drive period-end closure (month-end and year-end) in ERP, including coordination with cross-functional teams for timely and accurate reporting
• Monitor and ensure proper General Ledger (GL) hygiene, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments
• Pass and validate audit-related accounting entries in the system

Audit & Compliance

• Act as a key coordinator for statutory audits, addressing auditor queries and providing required data in a timely manner
• Support internal audit and IFC (Internal Financial Controls) reviews by ensuring data readiness and closure of observations
• Assist in fixed asset and inventory audits, including documentation, reconciliations, and variance analysis

Accounting Standards & Technical Areas

• Prepare and maintain workings related to:
• Ind AS 116 (Leases) – lease accounting, ROU assets, and liabilities
• Ind AS 109 (Financial Instruments) – ECL provisioning, classification, and disclosures
• Ensure compliance with evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements

Annual Reporting & Governance

• Support preparation of the Annual Report, including financial statements, schedules, and disclosures
• Prepare Audit Committee (ACM) pre-reads and presentations, including key financial insights and variance analysis
• Assist in Board meeting presentations, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and executive-level communication

Planning & Analysis

• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), including budgeting, forecasting, and variance tracking
• Provide financial data and insights to support business planning and decision-making

Working Capital & Treasury Support

• Manage Accounts Receivable (AR), including tracking collections, ageing analysis, and follow-ups
• Handle bill discounting arrangements, including documentation, tracking, and coordination with banks

Risk, Insurance & Credit

• Coordinate insurance policy renewals and manage claims processing, ensuring timely settlement
• Support the credit rating process, including data preparation and liaison with rating agencies

Secretarial & Regulatory Support

• Support the Company Secretary (CS) team in:
• CSR reporting and workings
• XBRL tagging and filings

Coordination & Process Management

• Drive monthly book closure follow-ups across departments
• Ensure seamless coordination between finance, audit, operations, and external stakeholders
• Strengthen processes for improved accuracy, control, and efficiency