Role Summary
The Accounts Head leads the finance and accounts function and is responsible for accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, taxation, budgeting, cash-flow management and strong internal controls. The role partners with senior management to provide financial insights that support business decisions and sustainable growth.
Qualification - CA ( Mandate)
Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting & Financial Reporting
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting and fixed assets.
- Ensure timely monthly, quarterly and annual closing of books in accordance with Ind AS / applicable accounting standards.
- Prepare and review financial statements, MIS reports and management dashboards for leadership.
- Ensure accuracy of reconciliations, provisions and period-end adjustments.
Taxation & Statutory Compliance
- Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS/TCS, Income Tax, PF, ESI, Professional Tax and other applicable laws.
- Oversee preparation and filing of tax returns, assessments and responses to departmental notices.
- Manage compliance under the Companies Act, 2013, including ROC filings, in coordination with the company secretary / legal team.
- Plan and manage tax strategy to optimise tax liability within the legal framework.
Audit & Internal Controls
- Coordinate statutory, internal, tax and GST audits; ensure timely closure of audit observations.
- Design, implement and monitor internal financial controls (IFC) and SOPs to safeguard company assets and prevent errors or fraud.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, delegation of authority and approval matrices.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
- Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process in collaboration with department heads.
- Perform variance analysis, cost analysis and profitability analysis; recommend corrective actions.
- Provide financial insights to support pricing, investment and strategic decisions.
Treasury & Cash-Flow Management
- Manage cash flow, working capital, fund planning and banking relationships.
- Monitor receivables and payables, vendor payments and collections to maintain healthy liquidity.
- Support fundraising, loan documentation and investor or lender reporting as required.
Team Leadership & Process Improvement
- Lead, mentor and develop the accounts and finance team; set goals and review performance.
- Drive automation and process improvements through ERP / accounting software.
- Coordinate closely with HR, Procurement, Sales, Legal and Operations on finance-related matters.
Qualifications & Experience
- Chartered Accountant (CA) – completed (mandatory).
- Minimum 8 years of relevant post-qualification experience in accounting and finance, with at least 3 years in a team-leadership role.
- Experience in a technology, services or similar organisation is preferred.
- Additional qualifications such as DISA, CPA or an MBA (Finance) are an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- In-depth knowledge of Indian accounting standards, GST, Income Tax, TDS and the Companies Act.
- Strong command of ERP / accounting software (Tally, SAP, Zoho Books or similar) and advanced Excel.
- Analytical mindset with strong financial-modelling and reporting skills.
- Leadership, decision-making and stakeholder-management abilities.
- High integrity, attention to detail and the ability to work under deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
Key Performance Indicators
- Timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing.
- 100% on-time statutory and tax compliance with zero penalties.
- Clean audit reports with timely closure of observations.
- Budget adherence and quality of forecasting.
- Improvement in working-capital and cash-flow metrics.
Pay: ₹1,200,000.00 - ₹1,900,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
