Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our growing agri trading business. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant with 3-5 years of relevant experience in accounting, and treasury management. The role requires a strong grasp of loans and margins, fixed deposits (FDs), and a keen eye for accurate financial reconciliations and entries. Additionally, this individual will provide leadership to a small finance operations team.
Key Responsibilities:
Derivative & Treasury Accounting:
· Execute accounting entries for derivative instruments - futures, options, and forwards including MTM valuation, margin and hedge accounting.
· Oversee investment accounting for Fixed Deposits, short-term instruments, and other treasury products.
· Ensure timely accounting of interest and loan instruments.
Reconciliations & Accounting:
· Ensure timely and accurate bank reconciliations and identify discrepancies proactively.
· Supervise the preparation and review of reconciliation schedules.
· Oversee cash applications, ensure proper allocation of incoming and outgoing payments, and support liquidity tracking.
· Review and authorize journal entries, ensuring alignment with accounting standards and internal controls.
Financial Reporting & Controls:
· Support month-end and year-end closings related to banking and treasury activities.
· Ensure compliance with audit requirements and support both internal and external audits.
· Maintain strong internal controls over financial processes involving banks and cash flow.
Leadership & Collaboration:
· Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of finance professionals.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams including trading, procurement, and risk for financial planning and execution.
· Drive process improvements and automation initiatives in banking and reconciliation workflows.
Key Requirements:
· Chartered Accountant (CA) with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in banking, treasury, finance.
· Proficiency in handling margin money, FDs, and related banking instruments.
· Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial controls.
· Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365) and MS Excel.
· Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
· Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Preferred Attributes:
· Exposure to working with commodity exchanges or agri commodities.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
· Basic understanding of Trade finance concepts.