About Us
At Ugaoo, we've always believed plants are more than décor — they're companions, healers, and reminders of what truly matters. What began as a small idea sparked by a plant on a windowsill has grown into India's leading gardening brand, backed by marquee investors like DSG Consumer Partners and V3 Ventures. From our 25-acre farm in Talegaon to a thriving D2C store and retail presence across Pune, Mumbai, and Bangalore — we're building an ecosystem that brings nature closer to homes, offices, and communities
Role Overview
The Finance & Accounts Manager will be the backbone of Ugaoo's financial operations. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, managing taxation and statutory compliances, and leading a team of dedicated finance professionals. The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of core accounting discipline, commercial acumen, and experience handling the complexities of an inventory-heavy, high-growth retail and e-commerce business.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
- Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing processes within strict deadlines.
- Prepare, review, and present accurate Financial Statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) to senior management.
- Oversee the reconciliation of marketplaces (Amazon, Flipkart, etc.), payment gateways (Razorpay, PayU), and retail store collections.
- Taxation & Statutory Compliance
- Manage all aspects of direct and indirect taxation, ensuring 100% compliance with Indian statutory laws.
- Oversee the timely calculation, filing, and payment of GST, TDS, TCS, and Advance Tax.
- Liaise with external tax consultants and legal advisors to handle assessments, notices, and audits effectively.
- Ensure compliance with ROC filings and other corporate governance requirements.
- Audit, Control, & Working Capital Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal and statutory auditors, preparing all necessary schedules and resolving audit queries.
- Design, implement, and monitor robust Internal Financial Controls (IFC) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across inventory, fixed assets, and revenue recognition.
- Monitor daily cash flows and manage working capital efficiently to support inventory procurement and operational needs.
- Business Partnering & FP&A Support
- Collaborate with Supply Chain and Retail teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation, physical stock verification, and tracking of shrinkage/wastage.
- Assist the FP&A team in annual budgeting, forecasting, and tracking budget-to-actual variances.
- Provide data-driven insights to help optimize operational costs and improve gross margins.
- Team Leadership & Process Optimization
- Mentor, train, and manage the general accounting, AR (Accounts Receivable), and AP (Accounts Payable) teams.
- Spearhead automation initiatives to upgrade our ERP and financial systems, reducing manual dependencies and improving data accuracy.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) is highly preferred or MBA (Finance) with exceptional core accounting experience will be considered.
- Experience: 2 to 4 years of comprehensive experience in Finance and Accounts. (Experience in the D2C, FMCG, E-commerce, or Retail sectors is highly advantageous).
- Technical Skills:
- Expert knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and current tax regulations (GST, TDS, Income Tax).
- Hands-on experience with robust ERP systems
- Advanced MS Excel skills for financial modelling and complex data reconciliation.
- Soft Skills:
- High integrity, detail-oriented, and commercially aware.
- Strong leadership qualities with the ability to foster a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent communication skills to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.
Join us, and help shape the future of gardening and grow with us, because Plants Grow People. 
