Chartered Accountant

Position Summary

The organization is seeking a highly accomplished and dynamic Chartered Accountant with 14 to 18 years of progressive experience in managing and leading finance and accounting functions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven track record across core finance areas including accounts, taxation, statutory and internal audit, regulatory compliance, financial planning and analysis, team leadership, and process development.

This is a strategic leadership role requiring the individual to operate with both a high level of precision and agility. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing and building a robust finance function, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing timely and accurate financial insights to support decision-making at the senior leadership level.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning

• Develop and lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Provide strategic financial counsel to the leadership team, enabling informed business decisions.
• Support the formulation and evaluation of business models, profitability metrics, and investment strategies.

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Supervise end-to-end accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and book closures.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closure processes with strict adherence to timelines.

Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all statutory requirements under the Companies Act, Income Tax Act, GST regime, and other applicable laws.
• Handle direct and indirect taxation matters including filings, assessments, and audits.
• Maintain robust documentation and internal controls to support compliance and governance mandates.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Liaise with statutory, internal, and tax auditors to ensure smooth execution and closure of audits.
• Strengthen internal control systems and implement best practices in financial governance.
• Drive risk management practices to safeguard organizational assets.

Reporting & MIS

• Design and deliver comprehensive and insightful MIS, dashboards, and variance analyses for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely reporting of financial performance metrics against budgets and forecasts.

Team Leadership & Process Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Establish and institutionalize scalable systems, workflows, and SOPs to support business growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement within the finance function.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate effectively with business heads, HR, legal, procurement, and other internal stakeholders to ensure financial alignment across departments.
• Provide financial oversight in contract negotiations, vendor management, and operational planning.

Candidate Profile

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 1418 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, taxation, and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the finance function in mid-sized, high-growth, or entrepreneurial organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of Indian accounting standards, tax regulations, financial controls, and audit frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with senior management, auditors, and external stakeholders.
• High degree of ownership, analytical acumen, and problem-solving capability.
• Experience in the education, EdTech, services, or consulting sector will be an added advantage.