Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

The AGM – F&A is responsible for driving timely and accurate financial closings, audit readiness, and management reporting. The role ensures compliance with statutory and group reporting requirements, leads consolidation and planning processes, and provides actionable insights to support strategic and operational decision-making. With oversight of financial controls, internal governance, and MIS frameworks, the role enables robust financial discipline and supports key stakeholder engagements, including Board and regulatory interfaces.

ORGANISATION CHART

CFO GHIAL > AGM & Head F&A - Laqshya

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsibilities

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Financial Closure & Reporting

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of books in SAP.
• Deliver timely and accurate standalone and consolidated financial statements in compliance with IGAAP, Ind AS, SEBI LODR and ADP reporting guidelines.
• Perform detailed variance analysis (P&L, BS, and CFS) with insights for decision-making.
• Oversee maintenance and management of central data repositories for schedules, backups, and reports.
• Financial closure within stipulated timeline
• Variance analysis completion within stipulated timeline
• 100% timely submission of group reporting deliverables

Audit & Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate all internal, statutory, and group audits (standalone and consolidated) across quarters and year-end, including Regulation 52 filings.
• Track and implement changes in Ind AS, SEBI LODR, CARO, and other disclosure mandates, and support related secretarial compliances.
• Provide accurate and timely information to auditors, regulators, and government bodies.
• Coordinate with auditors to secure timely sign-off post board approvals and maintain complete audit trails.
• Evaluate and respond to audit findings and legal queries in coordination with internal teams.
• 100% audit completion without major comments
• All regulatory changes implemented within stipulated timelines

Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting

• Preparation of AOP and 5-year Business Plans by consolidating inputs from departments and aligning with the corporate plan.
• Facilitate budget approvals, uploading into SAP/BPC, and monitor actual vs. budget performance.
• Support financial inputs for group initiatives, due diligence, and consolidation exercises.
• Debt Funding - Term Loan/Working Capital
• Budget sign-off before start of fiscal year
• 100% timely budget uploads into systems

Management Reporting & Presentations

• Prepare and present MIS to senior management, ADP, and Board (monthly, quarterly).
• Deliver insightful analysis of budget variances, profitability, cash flows, and key operational metrics.
• 100% on-time MIS delivery
• TAT for ad hoc requests

Special Initiatives & Process Improvement

• Drive simplification and digitization of financial processes (SAP/BPC), closing cycles, and dashboards.
• Participate in finance transformation projects, automation, and strategic improvement programs (BLIP/Kaizen).
• Support in sustainability reporting and financial dashboard rollouts.
• No. of process improvement initiatives implemented annually
• % reduction in manual tasks

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

Responsibilities

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Governance, Internal Controls & Stakeholder Management

• Periodically review and reconcile trial balances, GL items, and related party transactions.
• Collaborate with legal, commercial, and environment teams for litigations, contracts, and sustainability audits.
• Support in due diligence exercise for airport functions.
• Respond to revenue audit findings and manage all external financial correspondence with stakeholders.
• 100% resolution of revenue audit findings within stipulated timelines
• Positive internal audit rating for finance governance
• Completion of due diligence in stipulated time

Team Development & Capability Building

• Identify training needs, facilitate skill development programs, and enhance team competencies.
• Implement structured mentorship and leadership development initiatives.
• Address team concerns, provide guidance, and create opportunities for professional growth.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Encourage participation in team-building activities and employee engagement initiatives.
• Attrition rates
• Employee Engagement scores
• % Participation in training and upskilling programs

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Government and Regulatory Bodies
• Customers and Vendors on various tax/accounting issues
• Statutory auditors
• Accounting consultants

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Other verticals within Finance department
• All functional departments at the airport and JV
• GIL/GAL corporate finance and accounts teams
• Management Assurance Group (MAG) for internal audit related issues and all other functions for Budget related issues

OTHER DIMENSIONS

• Knoweldge of understanding shareholders and concession agreements
• Experience working with advertisement / infra companies

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Chartered Accountant (CA)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 10-12 years of experience in Accounting, Audit, Consolidation and Management Reporting

COMPETENCIES

• Financial Analysis (Proficient)
• Financial Systems Proficiency (Proficient)
• Financial Forecasting and Budgeting (Proficient)
• Regulatory Compliance (Proficient)
• Financial Reporting (Proficient)
• Cost Accounting Controls (Proficient)
• Business Partnering (Proficient)
• Teamwork & Interpersonal influence
• Stakeholder Focus
• Planning & Decision Making
• Execution & Results
• Networking
• Personal Effectiveness
• Social Awareness
• Strategic Orientation
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Entrepreneurship
• Capability Building