Accounts & Finance Head

Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership & Finalization: Lead the entire Finance & Accounts function up to the finalization of accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
• Accounting Management: Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, maintaining robust financial records.
• MIS Reporting: Develop, implement, and present comprehensive Management Information System (MIS) reports to provide strategic insights to senior management for data-driven decision-making.
• Treasury Management: Manage treasury functions, including cash flow management, liquidity planning, and banking relationships to ensure optimal financial health.
• Audit Coordination: Coordinate and manage all internal and external audits, ensuring seamless processes and compliance with audit requirements.
• Taxation & Compliance: Oversee all direct and indirect taxation matters, ensuring timely compliance with all statutory regulations and optimizing tax strategies.
• Vendor & Customer Relations: Manage financial relationships with vendors and customers, ensuring efficient payment processes and dispute resolution.
• Banking Relations: Maintain strong relationships with banking partners, managing credit facilities and other financial instruments effectively.
• Financial Planning: Lead financial planning initiatives, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy development.
• Team Leadership & Development: Provide strong leadership to the finance and accounts team, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring their continuous professional development.
• Industry Compliance: Ensure all financial operations and reporting are compliant with industry-specific regulations, particularly within the freight forwarding sector.

Required Skills:

• Proven ability to lead Finance & Accounts functions through to finalization.
• Expertise in managing accounting operations, MIS, treasury, and audits.
• Strong knowledge of taxation (direct and indirect) and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in managing vendor/customer relations, banking, and financial planning.
• Strong team handling and leadership capabilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of compliance frameworks relevant to finance and accounting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with all levels of stakeholders.