Accounts Manager - Finance, Treasury & International Operations

The India Fitness Connect Pvt Ltd · India

Company: The India Fitness Connect Pvt. Ltd. (TIFC)

Location: Mumbai | Western Suburbs preferred

Experience: 8–10 Years

Qualification: B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter / MBA – Finance or equivalent

Employment Type: Full-time

The India Fitness Connect Pvt. Ltd. (TIFC) is a leading player in India's Fitness & Wellness industry, with a strong presence across premium fitness equipment and bespoke wellness solutions.

TIFC is the authorised distributor in India for prestigious international fitness brands including Precor, Gym80, ZIVA, Assault Fitness and PaviFLEX , and also operates its own fitness brand, CRUX.

Through its Bespoke Wellness Division , TIFC has expanded into the rapidly growing wellness sector, offering Spa, Salon and Recovery solutions through partnerships with renowned international wellness brands.

Headquartered in Mumbai, with Regional Offices in Gurgaon, Bangalore and Hyderabad, TIFC has a pan-India presence.

We are looking for an experienced, highly organised and hands-on Accounts Manager who can take ownership of important Accounts, Finance Operations, Accounts Payable, Banking & Treasury and Insurance responsibilities.

This is not a narrow Accounts Payable role .

We are looking for a professional who has a strong overall understanding of the complete accounting function , combined with significant hands-on experience in Accounts Payable, overseas vendors, international remittances, banking and trade finance .

The successful candidate should be someone who can work independently, take ownership, follow through on commitments and ensure that important financial activities are completed accurately and on time without anything falling through the cracks.

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable and payment operations .
• Process and monitor domestic as well as overseas vendor invoices and payments .
• Handle overseas vendor outstanding, reconciliations and payment follow-ups.
• Manage vendor/customer reconciliations, rebates, reimbursements and related accounting.
• Ensure proper documentation, approvals and accounting of all payments.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Operations, Warehouse and other departments to resolve invoice and payment-related issues.

• Manage day-to-day banking and treasury operations .
• Coordinate matters relating to Cash Credit (CC), Bank Guarantees (BG), SBLCs, Term Loans and Fixed Deposits .
• Coordinate with banks for routine as well as transaction-specific requirements.
• Prepare and monitor daily cash-flow statements and fund-utilisation reports .
• Monitor available funds and upcoming payment commitments.
• Ensure timely bank reconciliations and accurate accounting of banking transactions.

• Handle Letter of Credit (LC) documentation, lodgement and discrepancy resolution .
• Coordinate with banks, overseas vendors and internal teams for LC-related matters.
• Handle documentation relating to import/trade finance transactions.
• Ensure timely settlement and closure of trade-finance-related transactions.

• Manage overseas remittances and related documentation.
• Coordinate with banks for international payment transactions.
• Handle Bill of Entry (BOE) settlement and related records.
• Monitor overseas vendor outstanding and ensure timely settlement.
• Handle and maintain proper documentation relating to Forex transactions .

• Take ownership of the Company's complete insurance portfolio .
• Manage policy renewals, quotations, negotiations, documentation and premium payments.
• Coordinate with insurance companies and brokers to obtain appropriate terms and coverage.
• Maintain an effective Insurance Master and Renewal Calendar .
• Ensure that no policy expires without timely action.
• Coordinate insurance requirements relating to the Company as well as its Directors .
• Assist in insurance claims, documentation and follow-up wherever required.

• Maintain accurate and systematic accounting records.
• Ensure appropriate accounting and documentation of transactions.
• Have a sound working knowledge of GST, TDS and other applicable statutory requirements .
• Coordinate with auditors, consultants and other professional advisors.
• Provide schedules, documentation and information required for audits.
• Support timely month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure accounting processes are compliant with internal controls and established procedures.

• Identify gaps in existing accounting and finance processes.
• Strengthen financial controls, SOPs, checklists and reporting systems .
• Introduce systematic trackers for recurring activities, payments, renewals and compliance deadlines.
• Continuously improve the efficiency and reliability of Finance Operations.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trails are maintained.

The role will require close coordination with:

Sales | Operations | Warehouse | Procurement | HR | Banks | Overseas Vendors | Auditors | Insurance Companies/Brokers | Consultants

The candidate should therefore possess excellent communication and coordination skills and be comfortable dealing with multiple stakeholders.

We are looking for an Accounts professional who is:

• Highly systematic and organised
• Extremely strong in follow-up and closure
• Detail-oriented and accuracy-focused
• Strong on deadlines and timely execution
• Comfortable taking complete ownership of responsibilities
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Analytical and good at problem-solving
• Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential financial information
• Strong in communication and stakeholder management
• Process-oriented and interested in continuously improving systems and controls

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who has a "follow-through until closure" mindset .

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in Accounts & Finance.
• B.Com or higher qualification.
• Strong hands-on experience in Accounts Payable .
• Proven experience handling overseas vendors and international remittances .
• Good understanding of the complete accounting function.
• Hands-on exposure to Banking & Treasury Operations .
• Working knowledge of LC, BG, SBLC, CC, Term Loans and Trade Finance .
• Experience with BOE settlement and Forex transactions .
• Good understanding of GST, TDS, statutory compliance and audit requirements .
• Excellent MS Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting software / ERP systems.

• M.Com / CA Inter / MBA – Finance or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in trading, distribution, import/export, manufacturing or equipment businesses .
• Prior experience in a Finance Manager / Treasury / Finance Operations / Senior Accounts role.
• Experience managing corporate insurance policies and renewals.
• Experience with Zoho Finance / Zoho Books / Zoho ERP will be an added advantage.
• Experience dealing with international suppliers and banks will be highly valued.

The position is based in Mumbai .

Candidates currently residing in Mumbai will be preferred, with candidates from the Western Suburbs particularly preferred .

This is an opportunity for an experienced Accounts professional to take on a broad and important Finance Operations role within a growing organisation.

The successful candidate will have exposure to Accounts, International Vendor Management, Banking, Treasury, Trade Finance, Forex, Insurance, Compliance and Audit , while working closely with senior management and multiple internal and external stakeholders.

If you are an Accounts professional who is accurate, systematic, dependable, commercially aware and takes personal ownership of getting things done , we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your updated CV along with:

• Total years of experience
• Current location
• Current CTC
• Expected CTC
• Notice period
• Experience with overseas vendors
• Experience with LC / BG / SBLC / Trade Finance
• Experience with international remittances / BOE / Forex
• Experience managing corporate insurance policies
• ERP / accounting software currently used