Finance Analyst for Government Incentives

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This is an independent consulting role with Key Responsibilities
1. Government Incentive Management
Support the preparation and submission of applications for government incentives and subsidies related to capital investments, manufacturing expansion, exports, and employment generation.
Maintain trackers for incentive projects, application milestones, approvals, and disbursement status.
Monitor incentive opportunities and ensure timely realization of eligible benefits.
2. ERP Data Management and Analysis
Extract financial and operational data from ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.
Validate investment, procurement, fixed asset capitalization, production, and sales data required for incentive claims.
Coordinate with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and Project teams to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
3. Financial Reconciliation and Compliance
Reconcile ERP data with financial records, statutory filings, fixed asset registers, and incentive claim requirements.
Ensure compliance with applicable government scheme guidelines and documentation requirements.
Support internal and external audits relating to incentive claims and subsidy programs.
4. Documentation and Claim Preparation
Prepare incentive claim files, supporting schedules, calculation templates, certificates, and other required documentation.
Maintain organized records for claim submissions, approvals, and future audits.
Coordinate with external consultants, auditors, and certification agencies for necessary reviews and endorsements.
5. Application Submission and Follow-up
Submit incentive applications and claims through government portals or physical channels, as applicable.
Track application progress and proactively follow up with relevant government departments and agencies.
Address queries, provide clarifications, and coordinate the submission of additional information required for claim processing.
6. Stakeholder Management
Work closely with Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management, Tax, and Legal teams.
Coordinate with external consultants and government authorities to facilitate approvals and disbursements.
Provide regular updates to management on incentive opportunities, submitted claims, approvals, and collections.
7. Reporting and MIS
Prepare monthly reports on incentive opportunities, claim status, approvals, and cash inflows.
Develop and maintain dashboards, trackers, and MIS reports for management reviews.
Analyze planned versus actual incentive realization and identify opportunities to improve claim processing efficiency.
Skills Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related discipline.
MBA, CA Inter, CMA, or an equivalent professional qualification would be preferred.2–5 years of relevant experience in government incentives, grants management, project finance, taxation, or regulatory compliance.
Experience in manufacturing organizations would be preferred.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.

Work arrangement
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