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Qualified Chartered Accountant

CA with 3 to 5 years of experience in Accounts, Audit and Taxation in Indian Practice

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: (Key Result Areas - KRA)

· Accounts Finalization, Consolidation & Financial Reporting

· Audit Management & Statutory filings

· Direct and Indirect Tax related compliances

· Departmental Liaison & Regulatory Engagements

· Leadership, Team Development & Capability Building

· Special Projects & Business Expansion

Key Performance Indicators - KPI

1. Accounts Finalization, Consolidation & Financial Reporting

· Manage and oversee the daily operation of the accounting department across the jewelry division and other entities.

· Monitor and analyze accounting data and preparation of financial statements in compliance with AS/Ind AS in coordination with Audit team and External auditors.

· Furnish and present financial information at Board/Review Meetings.

· Enforce robust accounting methods, controls, and policies to ensure accuracy and consistency across the group.

2. Audit Management & Statutory filings

· Lead the end-to-end annual audit cycle, ensuring completion within statutory deadlines.

· Act as the primary liaison with statutory auditors and coordinate timely fulfilment of all audit requirements.

· Resolve audit queries, provide supporting documentation, and ensure smooth closure.

· Coordinate with the Company Secretary department to ensure accurate and timely MCA filings.

3. Direct and Indirect Tax related compliances

· Oversee accurate and timely filing of all statutory returns including TDS and GST in coordination with various departments.

· Oversee statutory compliances w.r.t daily payments in co-ordination with payment staff and providing clarifications where necessary.

· Ensure timely payments of statutory obligations including EPF, ESI, TDS, and GST.

· Provide tax planning support and ensure compliance with all regulatory frameworks in collaboration with CS and Legal departments.

4. Departmental Liaison & Regulatory Engagements

· Act as the primary point of contact with key regulatory bodies including Income Tax, GST departments, and any other statutory bodies as required.

· Prepare responses and supporting documents for assessments, investigations, and inquiries in coordination with auditors/consultants.

· Ensure timely closure of statutory notices and keep management updated.

5. Leadership, Team Development & Capability Building

· Provide strategic financial and regulatory advisory to diverse group entities spanning multiple industries— Jewellery, tours & travel, textiles, real estate, restaurants, ecommerce, and more.

· Lead recruitment, performance evaluations, and capability development initiatives in coordination with the HR Department.

· Conduct training programs, issue internal circulars, and promote financial literacy among managerial and accounting staff.

· Identify pain points in existing processes and suggest solutions to increase process efficiency.

6. Special Projects & Business Expansion

· Prepare projections for existing/proposed business verticals as instructed by the CFO

· Oversee finance setup for new business verticals including statutory registrations, process implementation, and operational handover.

· Support staff of new operations with statutory and regulatory advisories.

· Handle any additional responsibilities assigned by the Group CFO or senior management.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITIES

· Strong command of Income Tax, GST, Companies Act, Ind AS, and GAAP. Knowledge of other economic laws shall be a bonus.

· Excellent analytical, managerial, and interpersonal skills.

· Superior organizational ability, with expert knowledge and experience to assume leadership position.

· Expert knowledge of MS Excel, Tally ERP/Prime understanding of technology to guide implementation.

· Strong stakeholder management, including auditors, government authorities, and cross functional leaders.

REPORTING RELATIONS

· Bottom UP: Chief Financial Officer

· Top Down – Assistant Managers, Sr. Accountant, Accountant & Trainees