Head Accounts & Finance

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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).

• 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.

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