Head of Accounting

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Role Objective

Lead and manage the entire finance & accounts function for The Sports Gurukul, providing complete end-to-end financial management from planning, budgeting, compliance, and controls to MIS, strategy support, and investor reporting. This role functions like a CFO but carries an execution-focused title.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning & Strategy

• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow plans aligned with business goals.
• Provide financial insights for strategic decisions, pricing models, and cost optimization.
• Monitor key financial KPIs and guide management on financial health.

2. Accounting & Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate bookkeeping, ledgers, and reconciliations.
• Oversee statutory compliance: GST, TDS, PF, ESIC, PT, ROC filings, and Income Tax returns.
• Liaise with external auditors, ensuring timely completion of audits and compliance.

3. Financial Control & Risk Management

• Develop internal controls and SOPs to ensure zero leakages and financial discipline.
• Review vendor contracts, payments, and collections for efficiency and compliance.
• Implement cost controls and identify revenue leakages.

4. MIS & Reporting

• Deliver timely monthly MIS reports, profitability analysis, and variance reports.
• Provide investor-ready financial reports, presentations, and dashboards.
• Maintain transparency in reporting for management and stakeholders.

5. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and upskill the accounts team.
• Work closely with operations, HR, and sales teams to align financial processes with business needs.
• Train internal teams on financial awareness and cost control.

Key Skills & Attributes

1. Strong knowledge of Indian taxation, accounting standards, and compliance.
2. Strategic mindset with hands-on execution ability.
3. Proficiency in Tally and working knowledge of Zoho Books is a strong advantage.
4. Advanced MS Excel and financial modelling skills.
5. High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.