A Finance Manager who is CA-qualified (Chartered Accountant) typically holds a high level of expertise in accounting, finance, and financial management. The CA qualification is globally recognized and respected, and it provides professionals with a deep understanding of financial principles, tax laws, auditing, and business strategy.

Key Skills and Responsibilities of a CA-Qualified Finance Manager:

• Financial Reporting and Analysis:
• Oversee preparation of financial statements, ensuring they are accurate and comply with accounting standards.
• Conduct financial analysis to provide insights into business performance, profitability, and financial health.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
• Develop and manage budgets for departments and projects, ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently.
• Prepare financial forecasts to help in planning for future growth and capital needs.
• Risk Management:
• Identify financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate them, such as hedging, insurance, or internal controls.
• Internal Controls and Compliance:
• Ensure that internal financial controls are robust and that the company complies with local tax laws and international regulations (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Oversee audits, both internal and external, and manage relationships with auditors.
• Cash Flow Management:
• Manage the company’s cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
• Optimize working capital and manage cash reserves.
• Taxation:
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and manage the company’s tax strategy, including tax planning and optimization.
• Prepare tax returns and work with tax consultants for strategic tax planning.
• Financial Strategy and Planning:
• Collaborate with senior management to develop the company’s long-term financial strategy.
• Contribute to decision-making around investments, acquisitions, and capital structure.
• Leadership and Team Management:
• Lead and mentor a team of accountants, analysts, and other finance professionals.
• Ensure team members stay up-to-date on financial regulations and accounting standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• CA Qualification (Chartered Accountant), which involves completing rigorous exams and practical experience in accounting, auditing, taxation, and finance.
• Strong knowledge of financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks).
• Typically 5-10 years of experience in financial roles, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial position.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, financial modeling, and data analysis.

Job Type: Full-tim

• Financial Reporting and Analysis:
• Oversee preparation of financial statements, ensuring they are accurate and comply with accounting standards.
• Conduct financial analysis to provide insights into business performance, profitability, and financial health.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
• Develop and manage budgets for departments and projects, ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently.
• Prepare financial forecasts to help in planning for future growth and capital needs.
• Risk Management:
• Identify financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate them, such as hedging, insurance, or internal controls.
• Internal Controls and Compliance:
• Ensure that internal financial controls are robust and that the company complies with local tax laws and international regulations (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Oversee audits, both internal and external, and manage relationships with auditors.
• Cash Flow Management:
• Manage the company’s cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
• Optimize working capital and manage cash reserves.
• Taxation:
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and manage the company’s tax strategy, including tax planning and optimization.
• Prepare tax returns and work with tax consultants for strategic tax planning.
• Financial Strategy and Planning:
• Collaborate with senior management to develop the company’s long-term financial strategy.
• Contribute to decision-making around investments, acquisitions, and capital structure.
• Leadership and Team Management:
• Lead and mentor a team of accountants, analysts, and other finance professionals.
• Ensure team members stay up-to-date on financial regulations and accounting standards