Manager – Finance & Accounts

Company: Chris Merchant Private Limited  

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu  

Experience: 15–25 Years  

Qualification: CA / CMA is an added advantage

Job Type: Full-time  

Seniority Level: Senior Management

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly experienced and strategic finance professional to lead our Finance & Accounts function. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing the organisation's financial operations, ensuring statutory compliance, strengthening financial controls, and driving financial planning and performance.

This role requires a strong leader with excellent financial and commercial acumen who can work closely with the Managing Director and senior management in driving business growth and financial efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the entire Finance & Accounts function.
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
• Oversee financial statements, P&L, balance sheets, cash flow, and monthly financial closures.
• Monitor profitability, working capital, fund management and cost optimisation.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other statutory regulations.
• Manage internal audits, statutory audits and financial risk management.
• Develop and monitor financial MIS, dashboards and management reports.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivables, collections and vendor management.
• Establish strong internal financial controls, accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvements and financial efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the Finance & Accounts team.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to the Managing Director.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 15–25 years of experience in Finance & Accounts, with substantial experience in senior leadership roles.
• CA / CMA qualification preferred.
• Proven experience in independently managing and leading the Finance & Accounts function.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, statutory compliance, and financial regulations.
• Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, MIS, cash flow and profitability analysis.
• Experience in handling audits, working capital management, and internal financial controls.
• Strong business acumen, analytical thinking and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting software and MS Excel.

Ideal Candidate:

A strategic finance leader capable of taking complete ownership of the organisation's financial operations, ensuring financial discipline and partnering with senior management to support business decisions and sustainable growth.