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Job Description
- Head Accounts & Finance (Fort Saint George)
- Company: Important Company of the Sector
- Job Location: India
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Experience Required: 7 - 9 years
- Key Responsibilities
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee end -to -end accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, and month -end/year -end closures.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annual) in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Present financial results, MIS reports, and variance analysis to senior management.
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
- Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
- Monitor budget vs actuals and provide actionable insights for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
- Support leadership with financial modeling, scenario analysis, and strategic decision -making.
- Statutory Compliance & Taxation
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements including Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, TDS, PF, ESI, and other applicable laws.
- Manage direct and indirect tax filings, assessments, notices, and litigation support.
- Coordinate with tax consultants and advisors for effective tax planning.
- Audit & Controls
- Lead internal and statutory audits; ensure timely closure of audit observations.
- Strengthen internal controls, SOPs, and risk management frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and governance standards.
- Cash Flow & Treasury Management
- Manage cash flows, working capital, and fund utilization.
- Oversee banking relationships, credit facilities, and treasury operations.
- Ensure liquidity planning and optimal use of financial resources.
- Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Build, lead, and mentor the accounts and finance team.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (HR, Operations, Business Heads) and external stakeholders (auditors, banks, consultants, regulators).
- Drive process improvements and system automation initiatives.
- Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, taxation, and statutory compliance.
- Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and MIS reporting.
- Ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into business insights.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Requirements
- Qualifications & Experience
- Preferred Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) with Company Secretary (CS).
- Other acceptable qualifications: CA / CS / MBA (Finance) or equivalent.
- 7 -9+ years of progressive experience in Accounts & Finance roles.
- Experience in Banking / Finance will be preferred.
- Hands -on experience with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Tally / other finance systems).
- Success Indicators
- Timely and accurate financial closures and reporting.
- Zero major audit or compliance issues.
- Improved cash flow management and cost efficiency.
- Strong finance team capability and stakeholder confidence.
- Perks
- Based on the Policy .
Skills
FinanceIntegrityLeadershipStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsBudgetingStatutory ComplianceAccounting PrinciplesFinancial AnalysisTaxationMIS ReportingIf a job posting appears fraudulent, asks for payment, contains misleading information, or violates our guidelines, please report it immediately. Our team will review it promptly, Jobaaj does not charge any fee from the applicants.
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