Finance Head

Role & responsibilities

A. Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Supervise day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank transactions.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account and Cash Flow Statement.
• Possess sound practical knowledge of AS and Ind AS, including their applicability, recognition, measurement, disclosures and preparation of financial statements.
• Ensure proper accounting of revenue, expenditure, provisions, accruals, receivables and liabilities.
• Prepare monthly financial MIS, budget-versus-actual statements and variance analysis.
• Ensure timely closure of monthly and annual books of accounts.

B. GST, Taxation and Statutory Compliance

• Possess thorough working knowledge of GST, including multi-state registrations, Input Tax Credit, reverse charge mechanism, reconciliations and statutory returns.
• Independently supervise preparation and filing of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C and other applicable returns.
• Ensure proper GST accounting and reconciliation with books, GSTR-2B and statutory records.
• Manage TDS/TCS compliance, advance tax, income tax returns and other applicable tax requirements.
• Coordinate responses to departmental notices, assessments and statutory queries.
• Maintain a compliance calendar to ensure timely filing and payment of all statutory dues.

C. Tally Prime and Finance Automation

• Demonstrate advanced working knowledge of Tally Prime, including accounting configuration, GST, taxation, financial statements and MIS.
• Ensure optimum utilisation of Tally Prime for automated accounting, reconciliations and reporting.
• Identify and eliminate unnecessary manual Excel-based financial reporting.
• Coordinate with Tally implementation partners for integration, customisation and system improvements.
• Strengthen digital financial controls, data accuracy and audit trails.
• Develop automated dashboards and standardised financial reports for management.

D. Vendor Accounting and Financial Operations

• Supervise accounting of invoices received from HR partners and other service providers.
• Ensure proper verification of vendor invoices, applicable taxes, deductions and contractual payment terms.
• Oversee timely reconciliation of vendor accounts, customer receivables and bank balances.
• Monitor billing, collections and outstanding receivables from clients.
• Ensure accurate accounting and reconciliation of payroll-related reimbursements, service charges and other contractual transactions.
• Monitor cash flows and support efficient working capital management.

E. Audit, Internal Controls and Governance

• Coordinate statutory, internal, concurrent, tax and other applicable audits.
• Ensure timely preparation of audit schedules, financial statements and supporting documentation.
• Monitor closure of audit observations and prevent recurrence.
• Establish effective internal financial controls, approval mechanisms and segregation of duties.
• Ensure accounting compliance with applicable Companies Act requirements and company policies.
• Support the CFO in presenting financial information to management, auditors and the Board.

F. Team Management and Process Improvement

• Supervise and guide the Finance & Accounts team.
• Standardise accounting procedures, reconciliations and reporting formats.
• Establish clear timelines and accountability for financial activities.
• Promote accuracy, transparency, efficiency and a culture of zero avoidable compliance defaults.
• Continuously identify opportunities for process simplification, digitisation and cost optimisation.

Preferred candidate profile

Essential: Preferably Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).

Desirable: Additional qualification or certification in Ind AS, GST, financial reporting, ERP systems or financial management.

4. Experience Requirements

• Preferably 1015 years of relevant post-qualification experience, including at least 3–5 years in a managerial or finance leadership role.
• Practical experience in finalisation of accounts, financial statements, statutory compliance, taxation and audits.
• Strong hands-on experience in Tally Prime and financial reporting automation.
• Experience in service-sector organisations, BFSI, manpower outsourcing, staffing, payroll services or similar businesses will be preferred.
• Experience handling multi-state GST compliance and high-volume vendor transactions will be an added advantage.

5. Essential Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of AS and Ind AS and their practical application.
• Expertise in GST, Income Tax, TDS and statutory returns.
• Advanced proficiency in Tally Prime and accounting systems.
• Ability to independently finalise accounts and prepare management reports.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of financial controls, audit processes and compliance management.
• Good communication, coordination and team leadership skills.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality and professional accountability.