Finance Manager

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented

Finance Manager

to join our growing agri trading business. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant with 3-6 years of relevant experience in accounting, commodity finance, and treasury management. The role requires a strong grasp of commodity futures, loans and margins, fixed deposits (FDs), and a keen eye for accurate financial reconciliations and entries. Additionally, this individual will provide leadership to a small finance operations team.

Key Responsibilities: Derivative & Treasury Accounting: · Execute accounting entries for derivative instruments - futures, options, and forwards including MTM valuation, margin and hedge accounting. · Oversee investment accounting for Fixed Deposits, short-term instruments, and other treasury products. · Ensure timely accounting of interest and loan instruments. Reconciliations & Accounting: · Ensure timely and accurate

bank reconciliations

and identify discrepancies proactively. · Supervise the preparation and review of

reconciliation schedules . · Oversee

cash applications , ensure proper allocation of incoming and outgoing payments, and support liquidity tracking. · Review and authorize

journal entries , ensuring alignment with accounting standards and internal controls. Financial Reporting & Controls: · Support month-end and year-end closings related to banking and treasury activities. · Ensure compliance with audit requirements and support both internal and external audits. · Maintain strong internal controls over financial processes involving banks and cash flow. Leadership & Collaboration: · Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of finance professionals. · Collaborate with cross-functional teams including trading, procurement, and risk for financial planning and execution. · Drive process improvements and automation initiatives in banking and reconciliation workflows.

Key Requirements: ·

Chartered Accountant (CA)

with

3-6 years of post-qualification experience

in banking, treasury, or commodity finance. · Experience in

agri trading ,

commodity markets , or related sectors will be a strong advantage. · Proficiency in handling commodity futures, margin money, FDs, and related banking instruments. · Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial controls. · Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365) and MS Excel. · Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills. · Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Attributes: · Exposure to working with commodity exchanges or agri commodities. · Strong interpersonal and communication skills. · Basic understanding of Trade finance concepts.