Role & responsibilities Financial Reporting: Oversee timely preparation and finalization of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Team Management: Lead and mentor the accounting team; supervise daily accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll, and bank reconciliations. Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare, monitor, and analyze budgets and forecasts, and provide variance reports with key insights. Taxation & Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely filing of GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other statutory returns. Liaise with auditors, consultants, and government authorities as required. MIS & Analysis: Generate and analyze MIS reports to support strategic business decisions and cost control. Internal Controls: Implement and maintain robust internal financial controls and systems across the organization. Vendor & Asset Management: Oversee vendor reconciliations, contracts, and fixed asset accounting. Cash Flow Management: Monitor daily cash flow, bank positions, and working capital requirements. ERP/Software: Manage financial systems (e.g., Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or SAP) and recommend tech-based process improvements. Preferred candidate profile Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (CA Inter / MBA Finance / CMA preferred). 610 years of progressive experience in core accounting and financial operations, preferably in the food, hospitality, or retail sector. Strong understanding of Indian GAAP, GST, TDS, and other regulatory frameworks. Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analytics). Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong leadership and communication abilities to work with cross-functional teams. High integrity and commitment to professional ethics.