Assistant to Finance Director

Urgent Hiring in Spices Industry!!!!!
Position: Assistant Manager – Finance (Costing)
Location: Ernakulam
Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience in a Manufacturing Industry/Process industries*
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)
Salary: 14 LPA –18 LPA
Position Overview:
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Manager – Finance (Costing)to handle the costing and financial management of our factory operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for cost control, compliance, financial reporting, and ensuring accuracy in all financial transactions and statutory processes.

Key Responsibilities:
Costing & Financial Control
Develop, analyze, and monitor product costing to ensure accuracy and cost efficiency.
Conduct variance analysis between standard and actual costs.
Support management in pricing decisions, cost optimization, and process improvements.
Taxation & Compliance
Manage Income Tax, GST, and TDS related activities, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations.
Review and ensure accuracy in:

TDS monthly payments – reconciliation with Accounts Ledger and Payment notes.
GST monthly payments – reconciliation with Accounts Ledger and Payment notes.
Match GST collections and input credits with Sales Analysis and Purchase Analysis .
Ensure timely filing of returns and statutory reports.

MIS & General Management
Prepare and review Monthly Bank Reconciliation ; report deviations if any.
Conduct General Ledger reconciliation and follow up for creditor advance settlements.
Monitor Debtors overdue (Local & Export) and report deviations.
Oversee Monthly stock monitoring and variance tracking.
Prepare Profit & Loss Accounts , analyze variances, and manage Quarterly advance tax payments .
Report on company’s financial health, liquidity, and performance trends .
Prepare budget forecasts , P&L budgets , and ensure timely publication of financial statements .

Routine Payments
Verify Raw Material Payments against Purchase Orders.
Check Stores and Project Item Payments against budgets and report deviations.
Review Service Bill Payments ensuring proper documentation, rate approvals, and quantity verification.

Export & DGFT
Verify and process DGFT Export Incentive Applications .
Review Export Documents and ensure timely fund realization.

Key Skills Preferred
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures.
Advanced MS Excel skills
Experience with general ledger functions and financial reporting.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Time management and organizational abilities.
Preferred Background
Experience in manufacturing or process industries .
Hands-on exposure to factory-level costing, taxation, and compliance .
Working knowledge of ERP/SAP and financial MIS reporting.