Deputy General Manager

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 7 years

Location: Pondicherry, India

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a highly accomplished and strategic Deputy General Manager – Finance & Accounts to lead and strengthen the organization’s financial management, governance, and compliance framework. This role is critical in driving financial planning, controlling costs, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting business leadership with data-driven insights. The ideal candidate is a qualified Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in financial operations, accounting, audits, taxation, and stakeholder management across complex business environments.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee end-to-end financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Ensure timely preparation and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards
• Analyze financial performance, variances, and trends to provide actionable insights to senior management

Compliance, Audit & Governance

• Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements
• Lead internal and external audits, including statutory, tax, and internal audits, and address audit observations effectively
• Maintain strong internal control systems and risk mitigation frameworks

Taxation & Regulatory Affairs

• Manage direct and indirect taxation matters including income tax, GST, assessments, filings, and litigations
• Liaise with tax authorities, auditors, consultants, and regulatory bodies as required
• Keep the organization updated on changes in tax laws and accounting standards and implement them proactively

Strategic & Business Support

• Partner with business leaders to support strategic initiatives, expansions, investments, and cost optimization programs
• Evaluate business proposals, capital expenditures, and financial feasibility of projects
• Support senior leadership in long-term financial planning and decision-making

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounts teams to build a high-performance culture
• Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Establish and standardize financial policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in accounting standards, financial controls, taxation, and audit management
• Proven ability to manage complex financial operations and multi-functional teams
• High level of analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance compliance and commercial objectives

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory
• 7–20 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, audit, and taxation roles
• Prior experience in a senior finance leadership or managerial role is highly preferred