Head Accounts & Finance

7-9 Years

Early Applicant

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

Oversee end-to-end accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, and month-end/year-end closures.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annual) in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
Present financial results, MIS reports, and variance analysis to senior management.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
Monitor budget vs actuals and provide actionable insights for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
Support leadership with financial modeling, scenario analysis, and strategic decision-making.

Statutory Compliance & Taxation

Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements including Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, TDS, PF, ESI, and other applicable laws.
Manage direct and indirect tax filings, assessments, notices, and litigation support.
Coordinate with tax consultants and advisors for effective tax planning.

Audit & Controls

Lead internal and statutory audits; ensure timely closure of audit observations.
Strengthen internal controls, SOPs, and risk management frameworks.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and governance standards.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Build, lead, and mentor the accounts and finance team.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (HR, Operations, Business Heads) and external stakeholders (auditors, banks, consultants, regulators).
Drive process improvements and system automation initiatives.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, taxation, and statutory compliance.
Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and MIS reporting.
Ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into business insights.
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Preferred Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) with Company Secretary (CS).
Other acceptable qualifications: CA / CS / MBA (Finance) or equivalent.
7-9+ years of progressive experience in Accounts & Finance roles.
Experience in Banking / Finance will be preferred.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Tally / other finance systems).

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