Job Description: General Manager -  Accounts (Group Companies)

Department: Finance & Accounts
Location: Mumbai, India
Reports To: Group CFO

Position Summary:

The Head – Accounts will oversee and manage the accounts function for BDR Pharmaceuticals and its group companies, including the Head Office, manufacturing plants, and subsidiaries. This position entails end-to-end accountability for all accounts and finance activities. The ideal candidate will lead a large team, ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, ensure timely completion of audit (statutory/ internal), ensure group companies are able to tap available government subsidies for manufacturing setup & capable of driving process improvements across the group companies

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Management:

• Lead and manage the accounts function for the entire group, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all entities, including Head Office, plants, and subsidiaries.
• Supervise and ensure timely preparation of financial statements, including profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Oversee group-level consolidation of accounts and ensure compliance with accounting standards (IND AS/IFRS).
• Ensure timely completion of statutory audits(Big 4), tax audits, and other regulatory requirements.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure capitalization of available government subsidies for manufacturing setups.

Compliance and Governance:

• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including income tax, GST, and other applicable laws.
• Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities for smooth execution of audits and inspections.
• Implement robust internal controls to safeguard the financial health of the organization.

Team Leadership:

• Build and lead a high-performing team across multiple locations, ensuring seamless coordination among Head Office, plants, and subsidiaries.
• Mentor and guide team members to enhance their technical and leadership capabilities.
• Drive a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the accounts team.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation within the accounts function.
• Drive the implementation of SAP systems and ensure effective utilization across all group entities.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure the performance of the accounts function.

Strategic Support:

• Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making by the Group CFO and senior leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align accounts activities with organizational objectives.
• Contribute to financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Accountant (ICWAI) is mandatory.

Experience:

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in accounts and finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing large teams in a multi-entity, multi-location setup.
• Strong knowledge of Indian accounting standards (IND AS) and regulatory requirements.

Skills:

• Expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in SAP systems and advanced Excel.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with a problem-solving approach.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Efficiency of processes and adherence to budgets.

Team performance and capability development.