Lead - Finance & Accounts

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Finance & Accounts function, including a small team.
• Ensure accurate accounting, bookkeeping, monthly closures, and finalisation of accounts.
• Prepare and review monthly MIS, P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow reports, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Manage receivables, payables, collections, cash flow, and working capital.
• Oversee payroll processing, statutory deductions, and employee-related financial administration.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF, ESIC, and other statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with external CA, CS, auditors, banks, clients, and vendors.
• Support founders with financial planning, profitability analysis, commercial reviews, and business decision-making.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and strong financial controls.

Qualifications:

• 8–12 years of experience in Finance & Accounts.
• Prior experience of independently leading or owning the Finance & Accounts function of a small or mid-sized company.
• Strong understanding of accounting, taxation, payroll, compliance, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
• Hands-on experience with Tally, Excel, and financial MIS.
• Experience in advertising, digital, consulting, IT services, or other professional services businesses will be preferred.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of ownership and accountability