Head of Finance Finance, Accounts & Taxation

Head of Finance – Finance, Accounts & Taxation Job Description

Level: Senior Management

Location: Kolkata

Reporting To: Managing Partners

Experience:10+ years in finance, accounts and taxation, preferably in Healthcare / Distribution

Education: CA preferred; CMA / CS an advantage

Role Overview

You will own the entire finance function of the group - accounting, direct and indirect taxation, cash flow, audit, controls and governance reporting directly to the Partners. This is a CFO-level mandate: you will set up the policies, systems and team that strengthen VMD's finance function and support the organization through its next phase of growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Reporting : Own books, monthly closing, P&L and Balance Sheet; ensure the financial statements are accurate, reconciled and audit-ready at all times.
• Taxation, Direct & Indirect : Own Income Tax, GST, TDS and all statutory filings, assessments and notices for the company and its related group entities. Plan taxation proactively and within the law to optimize the group's overall tax outgo.
• Cash Flow & Treasury : Plan and control all cash inflows and outflows; manage receivables, payables, working capital, banking relationships and credit limits.
• Audit : Lead internal, statutory and tax audits, and close audit observations on time.
• Policies & Controls : Set and enforce payment, credit, procurement and approval policies; build internal financial controls and SOPs.
• Department Structuring : Structure and lead finance, accounts, billing, procurement and logistics; build the team and define roles, workflows and accountability.
• Governance & Structuring : Build institutional-grade governance, board reporting and compliance frameworks, and support corporate structuring as the business scales.
• MIS & Business Partnering : Provide decision-ready MIS on margins, costs and collections, and evaluate capex on ROI and cash-flow impact.

What We Are Looking For

• Hands-on depth in direct and indirect taxation, with a record of lawful tax planning.
• Experience running a complete finance function independently, including audits and bank relationships.
• Exposure to corporate restructuring and capital raising is a strong advantage.
• Working command of SAP (or equivalent ERP) and advanced Excel.
• Absolute integrity and discretion in handling confidential group financial matters.
• A builder's attitude : someone who creates systems, not just maintains them.

About VMD: vikasmedical.com