Associate Vice President - Finance & Accounts

Associate Vice President - F&A Responsibilities A. Government Incentives & Subsidy Management Identify, evaluate, and secure central & state government incentives (PLI schemes, SGST reimbursement, capital subsidies, etc.) Lead end-to-end application, documentation, and follow-ups with authorities Track realization, compliance, and audit readiness of all incentive claims Liaise with internal stakeholders (projects, legal, operations) for eligibility alignment B. Advance Authorization / License Management Manage Advance Authorization (Advance License) schemes under DGFT Ensure compliance with import/export obligations and maintain detailed records Coordinate with logistics, procurement, and forex teams for license utilization Track and manage bond closure, redemption, and audit documentation Act as SPOC for DGFT-related correspondence and inspections C. Direct & Indirect Taxation Oversee GST, Customs, Income Tax, and related compliances Ensure correct tax structuring for import of capital goods & raw materials Drive tax efficiency through planning, optimization, and litigation management Handle tax audits, assessments, notices, and regulatory scrutiny Collaborate with consultants and legal teams for complex tax matters D. Financial Governance & Compliance Ensure adherence to statutory requirements and internal policies Strengthen audit controls across incentives, licenses, and tax processes Manage internal & external audits (statutory, tax, incentive-based audits) Implement SOPs for financial governance and risk mitigation E. Stakeholder & Regulatory Management Build strong relationships with government bodies (DGFT, Customs, GST departments) Coordinate with external consultants, auditors, and regulatory advisors Partner with internal teams (procurement, supply chain, legal, projects) for compliance F. Team Leadership & Process Excellence Lead a team managing taxation and incentive processes Drive automation and digitization in compliance tracking Develop dashboards for incentive realization, license utilization, and tax exposure Qualifications CA / CMA (mandatory) 15–20 years of experience in manufacturing / infrastructure domain Strong experience in: Government incentives (PLI / state subsidies) Advance Authorization / DGFT processes GST, Customs & Direct Taxation Experience in large-scale manufacturing setups (preferably solar / EPC / heavy industry)