Head - Accounts & Finance - Cosmetics/Personal Care

Head of Accounts (CA Mandatory)

Industry: Cosmetics / Personal Care / Beauty Products

Location: Kolkata (work from office)

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) - Mandatory. Candidates without a CA qualification will not be considered.

Preferable age: Upto 40 years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and result-oriented Head of Accounts to lead and manage the Finance & Accounts function for a growing organization in the Cosmetics & Personal Care Industry. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in financial management, statutory compliance, taxation, audits, budgeting, and financial planning, along with hands-on experience in SAP ERP. Candidates with prior experience in the Cosmetics, FMCG, Personal Care, Beauty, or Consumer Products industry will be highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the complete Finance & Accounts function of the organization.
• Ensure timely closure of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and business analysis.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and fund utilization effectively.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, and other statutory regulations.
• Handle internal, statutory, tax, and other regulatory audits.
• Drive financial reporting, MIS preparation, and management dashboards.
• Develop and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
• Ensure accurate accounting, reporting, and reconciliations through SAP ERP.
• Partner with senior management to support strategic business decisions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts & Finance team.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
• 7-10 years of experience in Finance & Accounts.
• Strong hands-on experience working on SAP ERP (FI/CO preferred).
• Excellent knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, statutory compliance, and audit processes.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience in managing large accounting operations and finance teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Candidates from the Cosmetics, Personal Care, Beauty, FMCG, Consumer Products, or Manufacturing industry will be preferred.
• Proven track record of leading finance functions and driving process improvements.

Please call Mrinmoy-9830329990 for more details