Head of Accounts, Compliance and Legal

Job Summary: The Head of Accounts, Compliance, and Legal is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all financial operations, statutory compliance, legal affairs, and regulatory obligations of the organization. This position drives strategic financial direction, ensures adherence to laws and
regulations, manages high-performing teams, and safeguards organizational integrity through strong governance and compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Finance, Accounts, Legal, and Compliance functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all financial and legal records.


• Oversee preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.


• Develop, implement, and monitor accounting, compliance, and legal policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with best practices and regulatory standards.


• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and legal requirements including Income Tax, GST, Company Law, FCRA, and related legislations.


• Direct and coordinate internal, external, and statutory audits; address audit queries and drive timely closure of audit findings.


• Provide counsel to the Board and senior leadership on legal and regulatory matters, compliance risks, and mitigation strategies; offer actionable insights for decision making.


• Manage relationships and reporting with regulatory authorities, auditors, financial institutions, and legal advisors.


• Review and approve critical financial transactions, investments, contracts, and procurement proposals from both financial and legal perspectives.


• Oversee the Legal department to ensure appropriate management of contracts, litigation, regulatory filings, and corporate governance matters.


• Lead process improvement initiatives, systems upgrades, and digital transformation projects across finance, compliance, and legal functions.


• Mentor, train, and develop finance and compliance teams to foster ownership, ethical practice, and high performance.


• Support strategic initiatives, M&A, and special projects that require finance and legal oversight.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) and Company Secretary (CS) qualifications are mandatory.


• Master s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.


• 17-20 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, compliance, and legal roles, with at least 5 years in senior leadership and team management.


• Strong understanding of Indian GAAP/IFRS, taxation, audit, legal, and compliance frameworks.


• Proven experience with ERP/accounting platforms and finance automation.


• Excellent leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills with high professional integrity and discretion.

Skills

• Financial Strategy and Planning


• Legal and Regulatory Oversight


• Statutory Compliance and Risk Management


• Audit Management and Reporting


• Team Leadership and Staff Development


• Advanced Analytical and Problem Solving


• Effective Communication and Ethical Judgment