Head Accounts and Finance

Role & responsibilities

A. Financial Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management for strategic decision-making.

B. Accounting Operations

• Oversee daily accounting operations including AP, AR, GL, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls, accounting systems, and processes.

C. Compliance, Audit & Taxation

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including Companies Act, GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF/ESI, and other applicable laws.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for statutory, tax, and internal audits.
• Ensure timely filing of GST returns, TDS returns, Income Tax returns, and other statutory reports.

D. Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Monitor company cash flow, working capital, and fund flow to ensure liquidity.
• Manage banking relationships, loan documentation, and credit facilities.
• Oversee investment decisions and financial risk management.

E. MIS & Reporting

• Provide key financial MIS reports to management with analysis of variances and financial performance.
• Develop dashboards for financial health monitoring.
• Support functional departments with financial data and decision support.

F. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts & Finance team.
• Allocate tasks, conduct performance reviews, and ensure skill development.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Preferred candidate profile

• Preferred: B. Com/ CA/ MBA -Finance or equivalent qualification.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing finance, costing, and MIS reporting.

• Proficiency in NAV / ERP systems, MS Excel, and financial modeling.
• Excellent understanding of taxation (GST, Income Tax, Customs, Excise).
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle investor, banker, and auditor relations.
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities