Deputy General Manager - Finance & Accounts

To lead and strengthen the financial management of the Pardi manufacturing facility, acting as the plant’s finance leader and a key business partner to Plant Operations and the Head Office Finance team. The role may also support and integrate with the wider Finance team, as required. The incumbent will drive financial excellence through robust accounting practices, effective internal controls, accurate product and inventory costing, disciplined expenditure and working-capital management, and timely statutory and tax compliance. The role will provide reliable financial information, actionable analysis and strategic insight to support operational decisions, improve profitability, safeguard company assets and enable sustainable business growth.

• Overall plant-level responsibility for accounting integrity, financial controls, cost management, inventory valuation, GST compliance, budgeting, reporting and audit readiness.
• Partner with Plant Operations, Supply Chain, Stores, Production, Procurement and Head Office Finance to improve cost visibility, financial discipline and business performance.
• Lead, coach and develop the plant Finance & Accounts team and drive continuous improvement in finance processes and ERP usage.
• Month-end closing and reporting: complete and accurate close and submission within the agreed corporate timeline.
• Financial reporting accuracy: timely, reliable MIS, cost sheets, inventory valuation and variance analysis, with minimal avoidable corrections.
• Cost and margin management: identify and track cost drivers, material/production variances and cost-optimisation actions; report savings and benefits against agreed targets.
• Budgetary control: timely budget/forecast inputs and regular Budget vs Actual analysis, with material variances explained and corrective actions tracked.
• Inventory control: completion of scheduled physical verification, timely reconciliation of differences, and accurate RM/WIP/FG/spares/consumables valuation and ageing reports.
• Statutory and GST compliance: 100% on-time filing and payment within applicable due dates; timely reconciliation and closure of notices/issues, subject to dependencies outside the role.
• Audit and internal controls: completion of audit schedules on time and closure of agreed audit observations within approved timelines.
• Capex and expenditure control: adherence to approved budgets, delegated authorities and documentation requirements; timely reporting of exceptions.
• Process and ERP improvement: implementation of agreed improvements to transaction accuracy, controls, reporting and process cycle time.
• Team capability and service: development of team skills and responsive, effective support to internal stakeholders.
• Provide strategic inputs to VP – Finance and VP – Operations to strengthen internal control mechanisms.
• Identify process improvement areas and implement systems for financial discipline and operational efficiency.
• Set up and enforce robust controls in all financial and legal operations in the Plant.
• Assist in Pre-Product costing and product pricing analysis.
• Prepare and review monthly cost sheets, margin analysis, and recommend cost optimization strategies.
• Assist with standard costing, variance analysis and margin tracking
• Analyse cost drivers and give feedback
• Control Physical verification of Inventory
• End-to-end responsibility for all GST-related compliances at the factory level, including:
• Monthly filing of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and annual returns (GSTR-9, GSTR-9C)
• Reconciliation of GSTR-2B with Input Tax Credit (ITC) availed
• Reverse charge mechanism (RCM) compliance and proper accounting
• Classification and HSN/SAC code mapping for goods and services
• Ensuring correct invoicing as per GST regulations, including e-invoicing and e-way bill compliance
• Monitoring vendor GST compliance to avoid ITC mismatches or losses
• Handling GST assessments, notices, audits, and coordination with tax consultants and authorities
• Keeping abreast of changes in GST laws and implementing necessary system/process changes
• Ensure adherence to all statutory requirements related to Direct Tax, Companies Act, and Labour Laws at the plant level.
• Prepare for and manage statutory, internal, cost, and special audits.
• Timely preparation and filing of statutory returns and reports.
• Manage monthly valuation and control of RM, WIP, and FG inventory including store, spare, consumable etc.
• Generate detailed MIS reports on inventory ageing and movement.
• Supervise accounting closure processes and ensure correct recording of production entries.
• Control and monitor all factory-related expenditures, ensuring alignment with budgets and approval protocols.
• Approve expenses including purchases, journal vouchers, petty cash, and other vouchers as per delegated authority.
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• Capex Control:
• Assist in preparation and review of annual budgets in coordination with the HO Finance team.
• Monitor and control capital expenditures (Capex), ensuring compliance with approved limits and business priorities and Compliances.
• Act as finance lead for ERP implementation, upgrades, and coordination with IT teams.
• Ensure all finance-related modules are accurately mapped and functioning effectively within the ERP environment.
• Action over ERP to improve transaction flow and other Improvement in ERP
• Lead and mentor the factory finance team; provide regular training and guidance to enhance their capabilities.
• Facilitate coordination between various departments in the factory and with the HO finance team.
• Resolve operational challenges faced by team members and promote a collaborative working environment.
• VP – Finance & Accounts / Head Office Finance: financial reviews, closing, reporting, budgeting, compliance, audit coordination and finance improvement initiatives.
• Plant Head / VP – Operations / Production: cost, productivity, budgets, variances, inventory, capex and operational decisions.
• Procurement, Stores and Supply Chain: vendor reconciliations, purchase controls, stock verification, inventory ageing and working-capital matters.
• HR, Admin, Maintenance, Quality and other functions: cost allocation, expense controls, statutory coordination and process compliance.
• Finance team members: direction, work review, issue resolution and capability building.
• Tax consultants, auditors and statutory authorities: submissions, audits, assessments, clarifications and compliance matters.
• Vendors and service providers: finance documentation, reconciliation, tax-compliance and payment queries in accordance with company policy.
• Leading: plant finance activities, team performance, financial controls, reporting and cross-functional action plans.
• Participating: management reviews, budget/forecast discussions, costing and pricing analysis, capex reviews, audits and continuous-improvement projects.
• Direction: upward with VP – Finance & Accounts and plant leadership; downward with the Finance & Accounts team; laterally with Operations and other functional heads; externally with auditors, consultants, vendors and authorities.

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost & Management Accountant (CMA).
• 10–20 years of relevant experience, preferably in manufacturing, with substantial exposure to plant finance, cost accounting, inventory controls and GST compliance.
• Experience in printing, packaging or a similar process/manufacturing industry will be an added advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of GST law, return filing, reconciliations, audits and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle or MS Dynamics and advanced MS Excel; ability to analyse data and prepare clear management reports.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, influence cross-functional partners and translate financial analysis into practical business actions.
• High standards of integrity, attention to detail, ownership and confidentiality.