Head Accountant

Job Title: Head of Accounting

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About Us

We are a fast-growing startup with 3 years of operations, serving clients across geographies with a strong focus on digital delivery and scalable platforms. As we expand, we are looking to strengthen our financial backbone with a capable, process-oriented, and hands-on Head of Accounting to take ownership of our finance operations.

Role Summary

We are looking for a seasoned accounting professional to lead and manage our end-to-end accounting function. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong grasp of core accounting, billing, cash flow, and compliance processes. You will be responsible for ensuring financial integrity, establishing best-in-class processes, and delivering timely MIS to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting function including general ledger, AR, AP, bank reconciliation, and journal entries.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and reconciliations.
• Maintain compliance with statutory regulations and internal controls.

• Process Development & Controls

• Design and implement SOPs across all finance sub-functions (billing, payables, receivables, cash management).
• Introduce automation wherever feasible and ensure accuracy and timeliness in reporting.

• Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly cash flows.
• Work with business leaders to project working capital requirements and funding needs.

• Management Reporting

• Prepare monthly MIS and dashboards for senior leadership.
• Conduct variance analysis and offer insights on financial performance.

• Tech & Tools Exposure

• Lead migration or optimization of financial platforms such as 

  Zoho Books

  , 

  Tally

  , or other cloud-based tools.
• Leverage these platforms for efficient tracking, analytics, and compliance.

• Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and internal stakeholders for annual audits and tax filings.
• Ensure timely filing of GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements.

• Team Leadership

• Build and mentor a small but agile finance team.
• Create a culture of accuracy, integrity, and ownership.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 15–20 years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally in SMEs or startups.
• Strong understanding of 

  international billing

  , invoicing models, and cross-border compliance.
• Proficient in 

  Zoho Books

  , 

  Tally

  , or other similar ERP/accounting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to build financial processes from the ground up.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills—able to collaborate with non-finance teams and leadership.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Based in or willing to relocate to 

  Bangalore

  .

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a purpose-driven, growth-stage company redefining its space.
• Own and shape the finance backbone of the organization.
• Work closely with founders and cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility, autonomy, and a chance to build lasting impact from the ground up.