Ratnaafin - Head - Accounts - CA

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• Oversee preparation and finalization of trial balance, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results to senior management and stakeholders.
• Review Trial Balance, P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statements.
• Drive monthly financial closure process and ensure accuracy of books of accounts.
• Develop and strengthen internal financial controls and accounting policies.

2. MIS & Financial Planning:

• Lead the annual budgeting process and preparation of comprehensive financial forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and recommend corrective actions to achieve financial targets.
• Prepare and review monthly MIS reports, variance analysis, and management dashboards.
• Provide actionable insights to business heads and senior management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.

3. Treasury & Working Capital Management:

• Monitor company cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
• Manage working capital, fund flow, and banking operations.
• Implement effective cash management and cost control systems.
• Optimize fund utilization and oversee borrowing arrangements (if applicable).

4. Direct & Indirect Taxation:

• Oversee advance tax computation and ensure timely payments.
• Supervise preparation and filing of Income Tax Returns, tax audit, and handling assessments.
• Ensure compliance with GST regulations including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, ITC reconciliations, and GST audits.
• Ensure timely filing of quarterly TDS returns and reconciliation with books.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws including VAT, sales tax (if applicable), and income tax regulations.

5. Statutory & Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure timely payment of statutory dues such as PF, ESIC, PT, GST, TDS, etc.
• Review monthly and quarterly statutory compliance reports.
• Liaise with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and regulatory authorities.

6. Costing & Inventory Management:

• Oversee inventory accounting and valuation.
• Implement and monitor cost control systems to track COGS, production, and operational expenses.
• Conduct periodic cost analysis and margin review to improve operational efficiency.

7. Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

• Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team.
• Act as key liaison between finance department and senior management.
• Support CFO/Board in strategic initiatives, fundraising, and financial planning.
• Present financial performance and insights to leadership team and stakeholders.

Qualification & Experience:

• CA Qualified (Mandatory).
• 8-12 years experience in Finance & Accounts (BFSI/NBFC preferred).
• Experience handling audits, taxation and financial reporting independently.
• Prior team handling experience is mandatory.