Sr. Manager F&A

Senior Manager – Finance & Accounts

Experience:	12+ Years (Minimum 10 Years Post CA Qualification)
Location:	New Delhi (Head Office)
Employment Type:	Full-Time

Company Description

Chamaria Group is a diversified business group headquartered in New Delhi, with a legacy of over three decades. Since 1992, the Group has built a strong presence across multiple sectors, including cement, flexible packaging, financial services, capital markets, investments, and family wealth management. The Group's business journey includes pioneering industrial ventures in the cement sector such as a VSK technology-based cement plant in Himachal Pradesh, Barak Valley Cements Limited in Assam, and Star Cement Limited in Meghalaya, which grew into a leading cement company in Northeast India before the complete sale of the promoter's stake to Ultratech Cement Limited in December 2024. Today, the Chamaria Group continues to pursue growth-oriented opportunities through entities such as FUNDCAP LLP, GROWEATH CAPITAL LLP, SRDA ADVISORY SERVICES LLP, KARTIKEYA REALTECH PRIVATE LIMITED, and ADILAKSHMI FINVEST PRIVATE LIMITED, with active interests in capital markets, investments, and family wealth management. The Group is also expanding its manufacturing footprint through Evolvepack Pvt. Ltd., with operations in Kundli, Haryana and a new state-of-the-art packaging facility under development at Chhata, District Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. In addition, the Group is exploring opportunities in mineral resources in Meghalaya and Northeast India, including iron ore, critical minerals, and limestone. Chamaria Group is committed to professional management, financial discipline, corporate governance, ethical business practices, and sustainable long-term value creation.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly accomplished and result-oriented Senior Manager – Finance & Accounts to lead the Finance & Accounts function at our Head Office in New Delhi. The role will be responsible for driving financial strategy, overseeing accounting operations, ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance, strengthening internal controls, managing treasury and working capital, and supporting senior management in financial planning and business decision-making across the Group. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership capabilities, sound commercial acumen, extensive experience in financial management, taxation, audit, budgeting, and ERP systems, along with the ability to lead a high-performing finance team while effectively coordinating with auditors, consultants, bankers, statutory authorities, and senior business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification commercial experience.
• Commerce background at Senior Secondary and Graduation level from recognized regular institutions.
• Candidates educated through English-medium institutions will be preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong exposure to GST, Income Tax, Costing, Financial Reporting, and Corporate Finance.
• Working knowledge of AI tools and their practical application in finance, accounting, reporting, and business processes will be preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring a team of 7–10 Accounts Officers / Accountants.

Experience

Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounts, preferably in manufacturing and/or service industries. Proven experience in independently handling finance and accounting functions of medium to large business organizations.

Desired Skill Set

• Strong expertise in financial accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business finance.
• Thorough knowledge of Companies Act, Accounting Standards, GST, Income Tax, TDS, Costing, and other statutory compliances.
• Strong exposure to treasury management, banking operations, cash flow management, and working capital optimization.
• Experience in ERP-based financial systems with advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MIS reporting.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify business risks, and recommend strategic financial solutions.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, and professional ethics.

Additional Preferences

• Experience of working with diversified business groups shall be an advantage.
• Exposure to financial markets, investment entities, NBFCs, or family offices will be preferred.
• Experience in implementing process improvements, automation initiatives, ERP enhancements, and AI-enabled finance solutions.
• Ability to work closely with promoters, Directors, CXOs, auditors, bankers, and regulatory authorities.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Lead the overall Finance & Accounts function across the Group.
• Ensure timely finalization of monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual financial statements.
• Review financial performance, profitability, cash flow, fund flow, and management reports.
• Present meaningful financial insights and analytical reports to senior management for strategic decision-making.

2. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure complete compliance with all direct and indirect tax laws, including GST, Income Tax, TDS, and other statutory requirements.
• Review tax planning strategies, assessments, notices, appeals, and litigations.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Keep management updated on regulatory developments and their financial implications.

3. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Cost Management

• Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and long-term business planning.
• Monitor budget utilization and provide variance analysis with corrective recommendations.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives across business operations while maintaining financial discipline.
• Support business expansion, investment evaluation, and capital expenditure planning.

4. Treasury & Working Capital Management

• Manage treasury operations, banking relationships, fund management, and liquidity planning.
• Monitor working capital, receivables, payables, inventory levels, and cash flow.
• Coordinate with financial institutions regarding banking facilities, documentation, and compliance.

5. Team Leadership & Business Partnering

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Accounts Officers and finance professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with business heads and functional teams to support commercial decisions.
• Provide strategic financial advice and support to Directors and senior management for achieving organizational objectives.

6. Internal Controls, ERP & Process Improvement

• Strengthen internal financial controls, accounting policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
• Drive ERP optimization, automation, digital finance initiatives, and AI-enabled reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities for improving operational efficiency and financial controls.

7. Audit, Risk Management & Corporate Governance

• Lead statutory audits, internal audits, tax audits, and due diligence assignments.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Identify financial and compliance risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.