Head - Accounts & Finance

Role Overview

The Head of Accounts will lead the accounting and financial operations of the manufacturing unit, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity. The role demands a strong command of Indian accounting standards, GST, TDS, cost accounting, and manufacturing finance processes including inventory valuation, cost control, and MIS reporting.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of leading a small team while driving process discipline and automation.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, payables, receivables, and payroll.
• Ensure timely and accurate closing of monthly, quarterly, and annual books of accounts.
• Prepare and review financial statements in line with Ind-AS and company policies.
• Manage statutory audits, internal audits, and tax audits with external auditors.

Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely filing of GST returns, TDS, PF, ESIC, and other statutory compliances.
• Manage assessments and correspondence with tax authorities.
• Stay updated with regulatory changes impacting the manufacturing sector.

Costing & Inventory Control

• Monitor cost of production, material consumption, wastage, and overheads.
• Implement standard costing and variance analysis for process improvement.
• Oversee periodic inventory reconciliation and valuation (RM, WIP, FG).

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Manage cash flow planning, vendor payments, and receivables to optimize working capital.
• Coordinate with banks for facilities, LC/BG management, and fund utilization.

MIS & Strategic Inputs

• Develop and deliver monthly MIS reports for management review.
• Support budgeting and forecasting exercises.
• Provide financial insights to improve operational efficiency and profitability.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and upskill the accounting team.
• Strengthen internal controls and implement ERP-based accounting discipline.
• Drive digitalization and automation of accounting processes.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹720,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mysuru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)
• GST: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Location:

• Mysuru, Karnataka (Required)

Work Location: In person