General Manager Finance and Accounts

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) is a leading shipbuilding and heavy fabrication company in India. Strategically located on the west coast of India, the shipyard operates the country’s largest dry dock (662m x 65m) and has an impressive fabrication capacity of 144,000 tons per annum – providing an unmatched advantage in fulfilling India’s maritime and industrial ambitions. SDHI is committed to innovation, excellence, safety, and sustainability. Role Overview The General Manager – Finance & Accounts will lead and manage all financial, accounting, compliance, and audit-related activities at the shipyard. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on expertise to ensure robust financial governance, timely reporting, and effective support to the senior management team in achieving business goals. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership & Management Support Provide critical financial insights and support to the CEO and CFO to help achieve organizational and business goals. Offer financial concurrence on commercial proposals, including purchase orders and work orders. Support bidding processes by providing financial data, evaluating cost implications, and validating bid proposals. Develop the Finance, Accounts, Taxation, and Compliance teams by identifying training needs, enhancing competencies, and motivating talent to meet future organizational requirements. 2. Financial Accounting & Operations Management Oversee the end-to-end functioning of the Finance & Accounts department at the shipyard. Ensure accurate and timely accounting of income, expenses, inventory, and fixed assets. Manage and monitor smooth banking operations, including timely fund transfers between the shipyard and Mumbai. Implement effective payment controls and ensure adherence to governance practices across the department. 3. Budgeting, Costing & Project Control Prepare the Company’s Annual Budget and conduct regular reviews of project budgets. Provide guidance and support in costing, budgeting activities, and resource planning. 4. Audit, Internal Controls & Governance Ensure timely completion of statutory audits of shipyard operations. Facilitate internal audits (in-house and external), including implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Strengthen internal financial controls (IFCs) and maintain proper documentation. Establish and sustain strong maker–checker mechanisms to minimize audit observations in pre-audit, internal audit, statutory audit, and ISO audit processes. 5. Reporting, MIS & Systems Develop and refine MIS reports according to management requirements. Review all MIS reports before submission to senior leadership. Approve WOs/POs within SAP as per authorization limits defined by management. Develop and implement department manuals and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all accounting-related activities. 6. Taxation, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Ensure accurate and timely filing of indirect tax returns and manage related litigation effectively. Ensure compliance with EOU & SEZ requirements, including timely filing of returns, obtaining approvals, and managing litigation. Ensure compliance with all applicable commercial laws, such as Taxation Laws, Companies Act, FEMA, and others as applicable. Manage interactions with bankers, lenders, and various regulatory authorities during visits and audits. Qualifications & Experience Chartered Accountant (CA) with a strong academic and professional background. Minimum 14+ years of post-qualification experience in Finance, Accounts, Audit, Taxation, and Compliance. Hands-on experience working in SAP (FICO and related modules) , including workflow approvals, financial controls, and reporting. Significant experience in leading finance functions in large manufacturing, engineering, infrastructure, or defence-related industries (shipbuilding/shipyard experience preferred). Proven expertise in financial governance, budgeting, costing, statutory compliance, SAP-driven processes, and internal controls. Job Location Pipavav, Rajula, Gujarat.