Job Title: Lead – Accounts

Job Location: Mumbai

About Abhinandan Ventures – An Abhinandan Lodha Enterprise

(https://www.ablventures.com/)

Abhinandan Ventures is a collective of high-growth, new-age businesses built around ambitious ideas with the potential to become category leaders. We partner with visionary founders and leadership teams to create businesses designed to endure and scale sustainably.

We invest patient, unlevered proprietary capital with a sharp focus on long-term value creation, free from short-term redemption pressures. Our decentralized portfolio structure empowers independent CEOs and leadership teams, fostering accountability, agility, and a strong performance-driven culture.

At Abhinandan Ventures, we nurture consumer-centric brands that lead with innovation, operate on strong business fundamentals, and are positioned to shape industries as they grow.

About Bonito Designs:

Bonito Designs Pvt Ltd (www.bonito.in) is one of the fastest growing Start-Ups in India in the Interior Designing Industry. The Company is funded by Tomorrow Capital (www.tomorrowcapital.in). The Company has its business operations in Bangalore & Mumbai and is soon planning to expand to other metro cities. The Management team is committed to make this one of the most aspiring brand for Indian consumers and a great place to work for employees.

The Company has a very conducive working environment for employees and offers fast-track growth opportunities for deserving & committed professionals.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Chartered Accountant to lead the accounting function and strengthen financial discipline across the organization. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on improving financial accuracy, strengthening governance, building scalable accounting systems, and preparing the organization for future IPO readiness.

The ideal candidate should be hands-on, process-oriented, and comfortable managing accounting complexities in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.

Historical Financial Clean-up & Book Closure

Review and streamline historical financial records across business entities
Identify and resolve accounting gaps, unreconciled balances, legacy issues, and incorrect entries
Lead clean-up and reconciliation of:
Vendor balances
Customer balances
Advances and deposits
Inter-company accounts
Fixed assets
Inventory accounting (where applicable)
Revenue recognition issues
GST and TDS reconciliations
Ensure prior years books are accurate, audit-ready, and well-supported with documentation

Financial Reporting & Monthly Closure

Drive timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closures
Ensure accuracy and completeness of:
Profit & Loss Statements
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow Statements
MIS and management reporting
Reduce month-end closing timelines through process improvements
Maintain robust accounting schedules and supporting documentation

IPO Readiness & Financial Governance

Drive timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closures
Ensure accuracy and completeness of:
Profit & Loss Statements
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow Statements
MIS and management reporting
Reduce month-end closing timelines through process improvements
Maintain robust accounting schedules and support documentation

Audit Management

Lead and manage:
Statutory audits
Internal audits
Tax audits
Due diligence audits
Ensure timely resolution of audit observations and queries
Improve audit preparedness and documentation standards

Compliance Management

Ensure compliance with:
Companies Act
GST regulations
TDS requirements
Income Tax laws
ROC filings
Other applicable statutory compliances
Coordinate effectively with external consultants, auditors, and regulatory stakeholders

Process Improvement & Automation

Improve accounting workflows and financial processes
Strengthen ERP controls and system discipline
Drive automation in reconciliations, reporting, and accounting operations
Reduce dependency on manual processes
Build scalable finance systems to support future business growth

Qualifications & Experience:

Qualified Chartered Accountant (Mandatory)
10–15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
Strong expertise in:

Financial controllership
Audit readiness
Historical book clean-up
Process transformation
Statutory and tax compliance

Experience in startup or high-growth environments preferred
Exposure to IPO preparation or listed-company reporting preferred
Strong ERP knowledge (SAP, Oracle, ERP Next, Tally, NetSuite, etc.)
Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and drive execution in a dynamic environment

Why This Role Matters

This role is central to transforming the finance function from an operational accounting setup into a structured, governance-driven organization capable of supporting sustainable growth and future IPO readiness. The Head – Accounts will play a critical leadership role in establishing financial credibility, operational discipline, and scalable accounting practices across the company.

Lead Finance & Accounts

Lead Finance & Accounts