About the role

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Manager – Financial Reporting (BU: Chemical)

Job Title/Designation	Senior Manager
Department	Finance and Accounts
Reporting To	AVP- Finance - Chemicals
Location / Unit	Ahmedabad
Reported By	Manager/Asst Mgr
Direct Reportees	4
Internal Stakeholders	Plant Finance Teams, Depot Operations & Commercial Teams, HR & Payroll, Internal Audit & Compliance and IT (SAP HANA / Fiori)
External Stakeholders	Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors, Tax Consultants and Banks & Financial Institutions

Job Purpose

The Senior Manager – Financial Reporting is responsible for end-to-end preparation and presentation of financial statements in compliance with Ind AS, Companies Act 2013, and SEBI (LODR) Regulations. The role ensures accurate quarterly and annual reporting, robust internal controls, and effective coordination with auditors to deliver “true and fair” financial reporting for stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic

Lead the financial reporting framework in line with regulatory and corporate governance requirements.
Preparation of Audit Committee and Board-level financial presentations.
Ensure alignment of reporting processes with SEBI (LODR) and Companies Act requirements.
Drive consistency and standardization in financial disclosures and reporting practices.

Financial

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, and Notes to Accounts.
Manage standalone and consolidated financial reporting, including subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures.
Ensure accurate elimination of inter-company transactions and treatment of non-controlling interests.
Ensure strict compliance with Ind AS, especially:

Ind AS 115 – Revenue
Ind AS 116 – Leases
Ind AS 109 – Financial Instruments

Maintain and review General Ledger reconciliation calendar, ensuring timely closure with proper documentation.
Ensure ERP systems are updated in line with financial reporting and regulatory requirements.

Operational

Act as a key coordinator for statutory and internal audits, ensuring timely closure of audit queries.
Maintain and test Internal Financial Controls (IFC) / ICFR framework for effectiveness and compliance.
Manage audit schedules, documentation, and reporting timelines.
Ensure adherence to quarter-end and year-end reporting deadlines.
Lead continuous improvement in financial reporting processes and ERP systems.

Skills

Expert knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)
Strong understanding of Schedule III of Companies Act, 2013
Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA or equivalent ERP systems
Advanced Excel skills (financial modelling, macros, data analysis)
Strong understanding of financial consolidation and reporting frameworks
Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Job Specifications

Educational Qualification	Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory; additional qualifications such as CS, CMA, or MBA (Finance) preferred
Years of Experience	Mentioned in the mail (13-17 Years)
Relevant Experience	Experience in Corporate Finance / Financial Reporting of a listed company
Prior experience	Prior experience in Big 4 Audit Firm (Assurance) highly preferred
Hands-on experience	Hands-on experience in financial consolidation, audits, and compliance
Exposure to ERP	Exposure to ERP-driven financial reporting environments

*This is a brief Job Description, and the work allocation would not limit to the above mentioned.

Senior Manager - Financial Reporting