Head Accounts and Finance

• Lead and build the Accounts & Finance team from scratch.
• Full responsibility for day-to-day accounting, book preparation and maintenance.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of

  GST, TDS, and other statutory filings

  .
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage receivables, payables, cash flow, and working capital.

Compliance & Regulatory

• Ensure compliance with taxation laws, Companies Act, and all regulatory requirements relevant to fintech.
• Coordinate with external auditors, consultants, and statutory bodies as needed.
• Implement internal controls and ensure financial discipline across the organisation.

Analysis & Reporting

• Conduct detailed

  ledger and bank reconciliations

  , balance sheet schedules, and variance analysis.
• Provide actionable insights to leadership through MIS reporting, dashboards, and financial analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

Systems & Process Management

• Implement and optimize ERP systems such as

  Tally (mandatory)

  and other finance tools.
• Create and streamline SOPs for accounting, invoicing, expense management, and approvals.
• Introduce automation and efficiency improvements wherever possible.
• Creating and handling purchase orders, accounts payable and receivable

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Hire, mentor, and nurture the finance team.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (operations, product, compliance, management).
• Drive a culture of ownership, accuracy, and accountability.

Mandatory Requirements

• Education:

  Minimum

  B.Com

  ; higher qualifications (M.Com, MBA Finance, CA Inter, CMA Inter, etc.) are a strong plus.

• Experience:

  At least

  5 years of genuine experience

  including leadership responsibilities in corporate finance/accounting teams. (in a similar role within Companies; preference for candidates who have led finance teams rather than only worked in audit/accounting firms)
• Hands-on experience with

  GST, TDS, taxation

  ,

  PT, EPF

  and compliance activities.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and prevailing financial laws.
• Mastery in

  statement reconciliation

  , ledger scrutiny, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in

  Tally ERP, Microsoft Excel

  and other accounting/finance systems.
• Ability to work in smaller, fast-growing organisations with high ownership and minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.

• Go-getter attitude

  , problem-solver, out-of-the-box thinker, and goal driven.
• Ability to set up processes from scratch and scale them sustainably.
• MUST not be someone looking for just a 9AM to 5PM job.

Nice-to-Have / Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience working in

  fintech

  , startups, or high-growth environments.
• Exposure to accounting automation tools, payment systems, or reconciliation platforms used in fintech.
• Understanding of RBI/financial compliance applicable to fintech (if relevant).
• Experience in fundraising, investor reporting, or due-diligence support.
• Knowledge of payroll processing, ESOP accounting, and employee reimbursements.
• Ability to interpret financial data for strategic decision-making.
• Prior experience interacting with founders / CXOs.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to build and lead the finance function end-to-end.
• A high-growth environment with strong potential for career advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on company strategy and scalability.