Accounts Manager

Job Title: Accounts Manager
Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai (On-site)
Experience Required: 4-6 years
Industry: Beauty / FMCG / D2C preferred

About Fae Beauty:

FAE (Free And Equal) Beauty is an unapologetically inclusive, beauty brand based in Mumbai. We’re building high-performance, skincare-first cosmetics designed to celebrate all skin tones, identities, and expressions. As we scale rapidly across D2C,ecomm and quick commerce, we’re looking for a strong accounts manager to help us build a financially robust and future-ready business.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a sharp, proactive Accounts Manager who will take ownership of end-to-end accounting functions. This role is central to ensuring the financial health of the organization—managing day-to-day operations, enabling strategic decisions through data, and building financial discipline across the company.

Key Responsibilities:

Core Finance & Accounting

• Lead and manage Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) cycles efficiently
• Oversee bank reconciliations, vendor payments, and receivables follow-ups
• Ensure monthly book closures, and reconciliations are done in a timely and accurate manner

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for business operations
• Create short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts
• Optimize working capital cycles across inventory, receivables, and payables

MIS, P&L & Strategic Insights

• Prepare and present monthly MIS reports, dashboards, and key financial metrics
• Own and analyze Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, balance sheet, and financial ratios
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend strategic improvements to the leadership

Budgeting & Projections

• Support annual and quarterly budgeting exercises and financial modeling
• Prepare revenue forecasts, scenario planning, and strategic financial projections

Compliance & Statutory

• Oversee statutory filings, TDS, GST, ROC, and income tax compliances
• Liaise with auditors for annual audits, tax assessments, and internal controls
• Ensure the company remains compliant with all regulatory requirements

Stakeholder Management & Negotiation

• Lead commercial negotiations with vendors, agencies, distributors, and partners
• Coordinate with external consultants, CA firms, and banking partners

Other Responsibilities

• Implement and upgrade financial controls, SOPs, and policies
• Assist in fundraising, due diligence, and investor reporting as needed
• Support cross-functional teams (sales, ops, marketing) with financial insights

Who You Are

• 4+ years of experience, preferably in a D2C, consumer brand, or startup environment
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, Indian taxation, and statutory norms
• Advanced Excel, Tally, and familiarity with ERP systems
• Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented with strong business acumen
• Excellent communication skills; able to work closely with founders and cross-functional teams
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, and growth-focused startup environment

Why Join Us?

• High-impact role with direct access to decision-makers
• Opportunity to lead the accounts function at a breakout beauty brand
• A work culture that values creativity, ownership, and integrity
• Fast-growing startup with massive headroom for learning and leadership

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• How many years of relevant experience do you have?
• What is your current CTC?
• What is your expected CTC?

Location:

• Mumbai, Maharashtra (Required)

Work Location: In person