Group Companies & Family Office Accounting

Shyam Steel Industries Limited · India

Position: Group Companies & Family Office Accounting based at HO, Kolkata.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly accomplished Chartered Accountant with extensive experience to lead and manage the Family Office Accounting for multiple promoters. The ideal candidate will combine strategic accounting oversight with hands-on execution and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Promoter Wealth & Portfolio Accounting

• Investment Accounting : Manage complex accounting for a diverse array of investments i.e. Promoters’ investments, Promoter Family, Stakeholder Company, Charitable Trust, LLP, NBFC, including equity, debt, private equity, venture capital, and alternative assets.
• Cash Flow Management : Monitor and optimize liquidity, personal cash flows, funding requirements, and distributions for promoters and their immediate families.

Estate Administration

• Estate Management : Oversee the accounting management of a high-value real estate portfolio, including commercial, residential, and agricultural properties.
• Operational Expenses : Monitor and process property tax payments, maintenance costs, utility bills, and insurance premiums.
• Revenue Management : Track rental income, lease compliance, tenant renewals, and property-related cash flows.

Compliance, Documentation & Operations

• Corporate Secretarial & Banking : Lead the end-to-end documentation for opening, maintaining, and closing bank, demat, and investment accounts.
• Taxation & Compliance : Ensure strict adherence to domestic tax laws, including advance tax planning of the group Companies and responding to regulatory notices.
• Record Keeping : Maintain flawless physical and digital archives of title deeds, investment certificates, share registries, and legal agreements.
• MIS: Monitor and review MIS of all Accounts.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Team Leadership : Mentor, guide, and manage a lean team of accountants and administrative staff to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
• Vendor & Advisor Liaison : Coordinate effectively with external stakeholders, including wealth managers, legal counsels, tax advisors, real estate brokers, and auditors.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Certification : Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
• Experience : Minimum 10-15 years of post-qualification experience, with a significant portion spent inside a Single/Multi-Family Office environment.

Technical Competencies

• Deep expertise in Indian and International accounting standards, direct/indirect taxation, and FEMA regulations.
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced MS Excel.

Behavioral Attributes

• Uncompromised ethics, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive financial data.
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking abilities to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical mind with a proactive approach to problem-solving.