Head Finance Account

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Accounts & Finance Head to lead the organisation's finance, accounting, taxation, treasury and financial control functions.

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring strong financial governance, accurate reporting, effective cash-flow management, statutory compliance, budgeting, MIS and financial planning. The role will also act as a strategic finance partner to the management and business teams.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead the overall finance and accounting function of the organisation.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Prepare and present financial MIS, management reports and dashboards to senior management.
• Analyse financial performance, profitability, costs and key financial indicators.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management for business decisions.
• Establish and monitor appropriate financial controls and accounting processes.

2. Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting and business planning process.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial projections.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and analyse variances.
• Develop financial models and scenario analysis for business and project decisions.
• Support management in evaluating new projects, investments and expansion plans.

3. Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Manage the organisation's overall cash flow and working capital.
• Prepare rolling cash-flow forecasts and ensure optimum utilisation of funds.
• Monitor receivables, payables, advances and outstanding collections.
• Manage banking relationships, working capital facilities and financial arrangements.
• Ensure timely payments while maintaining adequate liquidity.

4. Accounting & Internal Controls

• Supervise accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, receivables and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company accounting policies.
• Strengthen internal financial controls and identify potential financial risks.
• Implement processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and transparency of financial operations.
• Review accounting systems, processes and ERP/MIS reports.

5. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure timely compliance with GST, Income Tax, TDS, TCS and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with tax consultants and advisors on assessments, notices and tax matters.
• Review tax computations, returns and statutory filings.
• Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of statutory records.
• Keep management updated on significant changes in taxation and regulatory requirements.

6. Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors and tax auditors.
• Ensure timely completion of statutory, internal and tax audits.
• Review audit observations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Establish a strong compliance and risk-control framework.
• Liaise with regulators, consultants, auditors, banks and other financial institutions as required.

7. Real Estate / Project Finance – Preferred

• Monitor project-wise financial performance, budgets and cash flows.
• Track project costs against approved budgets and identify cost overruns.
• Review project profitability and financial feasibility.
• Monitor project receivables, customer collections and project-related payables.
• Coordinate with project, procurement and commercial teams on financial matters.
• Support management in project costing, feasibility analysis and investment decisions.

8. Banking & Fund Management

• Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
• Negotiate banking facilities, interest rates and other financial arrangements.
• Monitor loans, working capital limits, guarantees and other banking instruments.
• Ensure timely servicing of debt and financial obligations.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for banking and financing arrangements.

9. MIS & Management Support

• Develop meaningful financial and business MIS for management review.
• Provide insights on revenue, margins, expenses, working capital and profitability.
• Prepare monthly management review reports.
• Identify financial risks, cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Support the management team in strategic financial decision-making.

10. Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor and develop the Accounts & Finance team.
• Define responsibilities, KPIs and performance standards for the finance team.
• Build a strong culture of financial discipline, accountability and compliance.
• Coordinate effectively with HR, Sales, Projects, Procurement, Legal and Operations teams.

Key Deliverables / KPIs

• Accuracy and timeliness of monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Budget vs. actual performance and variance control.
• Effective cash-flow and working-capital management.
• Timely statutory and tax compliance.
• Audit completion within defined timelines.
• Reduction in financial leakages and unnecessary costs.
• Project-wise profitability and cost control.
• Timely collections and receivables management.
• Effective banking and treasury management.
• Strengthening of internal financial controls.
• Quality and timeliness of management MIS.

Candidate Profile

• CA/CFA/CMA candidate should apply.
• 7–8 years of relevant post-qualification experience in Accounts & Finance.
• Experience in a mid-sized/large organisation, group structure or multi-entity environment preferred.
• Team handling experience is must as team of 4 to 5 subordinates to be managed.
• Experience in real estate/construction/project finance will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, taxation, audit, treasury and financial controls.
• Strong analytical and financial decision-making skills.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and interact confidently with senior management.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and financial discipline.