Position: Head – Accounts & Finance / Chief Financial Officer (CA)

Experience: 15–20 Years
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred

Reporting To: Managing Director
Industry Preference: EPC / Infrastructure / Construction / Engineering
Location: Gurgaon – HO

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Head – Accounts & Finance / Senior Finance Professional to lead the Finance & Accounts function of the organization. The candidate will be responsible for overall financial management, accounting, taxation, cash-flow management, financial planning, MIS, statutory compliance, audits, project finance and commercial controls.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in EPC / Infrastructure / Construction projects, excellent financial acumen, leadership capabilities, and the ability to work closely with the Management, Project Teams, Banks, Auditors, Consultants, Clients and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Management

Lead the overall Finance & Accounts function of the organization.
Develop and monitor annual budgets, financial plans and business projections.
Prepare long-term and short-term financial strategies in line with business objectives.
Monitor profitability, project-wise financial performance and overall financial health.
Provide strategic financial advice to the Management for business decisions.

2. Project Finance & Cost Control

Monitor project-wise profitability, revenue, expenses and cash flow.
Review project budgets, cost estimates and financial commitments.
Ensure effective control over project costs and identify areas for cost optimization.
Monitor project billing, collections, retention money, advances and outstanding receivables.
Coordinate with Project and Commercial teams for timely billing and recovery.
Review fund requirements and prepare project-wise fund planning.

3. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

Prepare and monitor monthly/weekly cash-flow statements and projections.
Ensure optimum utilization of working capital.
Monitor receivables, payables, advances and statutory liabilities.
Coordinate with banks and financial institutions for working-capital requirements.
Ensure timely availability of funds for project and corporate requirements.

4. Accounting & Financial Reporting

Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of books of accounts.
Supervise monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing.
Prepare and review MIS, financial statements and management reports.
Analyze financial performance and provide variance analysis against budgets.
Ensure proper accounting controls and internal financial procedures.

5. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

Ensure timely compliance with GST, Income Tax, TDS and other applicable statutory requirements.
Supervise GST returns, reconciliations, assessments and related compliances.
Coordinate with tax consultants for direct and indirect taxation matters.
Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and responses to departmental notices.
Monitor tax exposures and identify opportunities for effective tax planning.

6. Audit & Compliance

Coordinate with Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors and Tax Auditors.
Ensure timely completion of statutory, internal and tax audits.
Review audit observations and ensure timely corrective actions.
Establish and strengthen internal financial controls and processes.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, company policies and statutory requirements.

7. Banking & Financial Institutions

Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
Handle banking facilities, limits, guarantees, LCs, working capital and other financial arrangements.
Monitor bank guarantees, performance guarantees, security deposits and related documentation.
Negotiate with banks for financial facilities and other requirements as required.

8. MIS & Management Reporting

Prepare monthly financial MIS for Management review.
Present key financial indicators, project profitability, cash position and working capital status.
Provide detailed analysis of revenue, expenses, margins and financial variances.
Develop dashboards and financial reports to support Management decision-making.

9. Commercial & Contractual Finance

Review financial and commercial implications of contracts, tenders and project agreements.
Support Management and Commercial teams in contract negotiations.
Review payment terms, escalation clauses, penalties, retention, LDs and other financial provisions.
Monitor contractual claims, variations and financial settlements in coordination with project teams.

10. Team Leadership

Lead, mentor and develop the Finance & Accounts team.
Allocate responsibilities and establish performance standards for the department.
Ensure timely completion of accounting, taxation, MIS and compliance activities.
Build strong coordination between Finance, HR, Commercial, Procurement and Project teams.

11. Internal Controls & Process Improvement

Establish robust financial controls and approval mechanisms.
Identify financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
Improve accounting systems, processes and reporting mechanisms.
Drive automation and digitization of Finance & Accounts processes wherever possible.

Key Deliverables / KPIs

Timely and accurate financial reporting and MIS.
Effective project-wise cost and profitability control.
Improved cash flow and working capital management.
Timely billing and collection of receivables.
Zero/Minimum statutory compliance issues.
Timely completion of audits.
Effective tax planning and compliance.
Reduction in financial leakages and unnecessary costs.
Timely fund planning for projects and corporate operations.
Strong internal controls and financial governance.

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of Accounting, Finance, Taxation and Auditing.
Excellent understanding of EPC / Infrastructure / Construction project finance.
Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax and statutory compliances.
Excellent cash-flow and working-capital management skills.
Strong analytical and financial decision-making ability.
Good knowledge of ERP/accounting software and MS Excel.
Strong leadership and team-management capabilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Strong commercial and business understanding.

Educational Qualification

Chartered Accountant (CA) – Preferred

Experience

15–20 years of overall experience in Finance & Accounts.
Candidates with significant experience in EPC, Infrastructure, Construction or Engineering companies will be preferred.
Experience in handling project finance, taxation, MIS, audits, cash flow, banking and team management is essential.

Pay: ₹165,000.00 - ₹250,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Cell phone reimbursement
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

Are you a Chartered Accountant (CA)? If yes, in which year did you qualify?
How many years of total experience do you have in Finance & Accounts?
How many years of experience do you have in a senior leadership role, such as CFO, Finance Head, GM Finance or VP Finance?
Which industries have you worked in? Do you have experience in EPC, Infrastructure, Construction or Engineering?
What is your current CTC and expected CTC? Notice period

Work Location: In person

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