Senior Manager Accounts

Job Title: Senior Manager - Accounts

Department: Finance

Location: Rohini, New Delhi, Head Office

Reporting To: Sr. GM Accounts

Company: Relaxo Footwears Limited (RFL)

Position Overview

Senior Manager - Accounts will play a critical role in managing and strengthening the organizations financial governance, statutory compliance, and internal control environment.

This role demands a highly skilled Chartered Accountant with strong experience in financial reporting, SAP-driven environments, and oversight of audit and control processes. The individual will support timely financial closures, ensure accuracy of reporting, and enhance the effectiveness of internal controls across Head Office functions.

Educational Qualification

• CA (Chartered Accountant) Mandatory
• Post-qualification experience: 8 to 10 years
• Corporate experience: Minimum 5 years in a listed company with proven experience in a SAP environment (mandatory requirement)

Key Responsibilities

1. Monthly Financial Closing

• Oversee and review the monthly financial close process to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve open items, ensure adherence to timelines, and maintain reporting discipline.
• Validate journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments in line with company policies and accounting standards.

2. Quarterly Statutory Reporting

• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support interactions with statutory auditors and ensure timely submission of all quarterly disclosures.
• Ensure consistency, correctness, and completeness of financial data used for published results.

3. Annual Financial Reporting

• Develop, review, and finalize the Annual Financial Statements, including:

• Balance Sheet

• Profit & Loss Statement
• Notes to Accounts

• Accounting Policies

• Work closely with auditors during year-end audits and ensure seamless closure of audit queries.

• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and other statutory norms.

4. Chart of Accounts (CoA) Governance

• Act as the owner and custodian of the Chart of Accounts.
• Review, update, and optimize the CoA structure to ensure alignment with evolving business and reporting requirements.
• Establish controls and guidelines for creation, modification, and maintenance of accounts.

5. Head Office Controls & Process Ownership

• Serve as the Process Owner for key Head Office controls, including but not limited to sales-related controls.
• Strengthen and monitor internal control frameworks to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
• Drive implementation of best practices and process standardization across assigned areas.

6. Concurrent Audit Leadership

• Head and manage the Concurrent Audit Team to ensure continuous monitoring of financial transactions and processes.
• Identify process gaps, control lapses, and compliance issues; recommend corrective actions.
• Present findings to senior management and track closure of audit observations.

Skills & Competencies Required

• Strong understanding of Ind AS, Companies Act, and SEBI regulations
• Expertise in SAP (FI/CO module preferred)
• Sound analytical and auditing skills
• Excellent understanding of internal controls and risk management frameworks
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to lead teams and manage cross-functional coordination

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in large-scale manufacturing or consumer goods industry
• Exposure to automation, digital finance tools, and process optimization

Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments