Head of Finance & Accounts

Job Title: Head of Finance & Accounts

Department: Finance & Accounting
Company: Aertrip India Limited
Location: Western Suburb, Mumbai
Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Experience: Minimum 5 years (OTA / E-commerce industry mandatory)
Qualification: CA / CMA / MBA (Finance)

About Aertrip India Limited

Aertrip is a technology-driven travel platform redefining the travel experience through innovation, automation, and AI-led solutions. As a fast-growing OTA, Aertrip operates in a complex financial ecosystem involving multiple vendors, payment gateways, customers, and regulatory frameworks.

Role Overview

Aertrip India Limited is seeking an experienced and hands-on Head of Finance & Accounts to lead the company’s end-to-end finance, accounting, compliance, and financial control functions. Reporting directly to the CEO, this leadership role requires strong domain expertise in OTA/e-commerce accounting, statutory compliance, reconciliation, and financial analytics.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with operational depth, capable of managing daily finance operations while supporting business growth through robust MIS, controls, and governance.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Professional qualification: CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounting, preferably in OTA / E-commerce / Travel Tech
• Strong expertise in GST, TDS, Indian statutory compliance
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring finance teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced knowledge of PNL analysis, financial modelling, and reconciliations

Key Responsibilities1. Core Accounting & Reconciliation

Accounts Payable (AP):

• Manage vendor payments, payment entries, balance confirmations, and outward payments
• Process and reconcile Vendor API reports
• Oversee reconciliation of Vendors, RAs, ADMs, and ACMs

Accounts Receivable (AR) & Billing:

• Ensure accurate daily billing reconciliation and verification
• Manage offline cancellations and refunds, including payment entries and references
• Lead credit control, outstanding tracking, recovery, and resolution of billing disputes

Bank, Card & Payment Gateway Reconciliation:

• Execute accurate Bank Reconciliation, PG Reconciliation, and Card Reconciliation
• Ensure system settlement accuracy and proper accounting entries

PG Disputes & Chargebacks:

• Handle PG disputes and prepare chargeback replies in coordination with stakeholders

Deals & Recoveries:

• Prepare and manage deal sheets (including B2B customer deals)
• Calculate deal payouts, raise debit notes, manage vendor recoveries, and record receipt entries

2. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

GST Compliance:

• Manage monthly GSTR-1 reconciliation, GSTR-2A reconciliation with client intimation on open items
• Prepare and file GSTR-3B, including ITC calculation and payment reconciliation

TDS & Other Statutory Compliances:

• Handle TDS calculation, reconciliation, payment, and quarterly return filing
• PAN validation and issuance of Form 16A
• Perform 26AS reconciliation
• Manage PF, ESIC, and Professional Tax compliances

Advisory & Regulatory:

• Advise on company and employee tax-saving structures
• Ensure compliance with FEMA, RBI, and MSME regulations

3. Financial Control & MIS Reporting

MIS & Reporting:

• Prepare comprehensive MIS reports including:
• P&L and Bill-wise P&L
• P&L variance and trend analysis
• Target vs Achievement (Sales, Customer Growth)
• Monthly and comparative analysis of Topline, Revenue, COR, GM, OPEX & CAPEX

Benchmarking & Budgeting:

• Conduct competitive benchmarking on Revenue, GM, Expenses, and EBITDA
• Manage marketing and promotional budgets

Financial Controls:

• Oversee expense controls, petty cash, payroll processing, and asset management

4. Legal, Governance & Operational Support

Legal & Corporate Governance:

• Coordinate with Company Secretary for Board Meetings, resolutions, and statutory records
• Review vendor, customer, and third-party contracts
• Handle legal notices, replies, and coordination with legal counsel

Customer & Contract Management:

• Oversee customer onboarding and contracting
• Process DI and CC waivers

Issue Resolution & Administration:

• Lead resolution of finance-related issues
• Coordinate with Tech and Operations teams for system or operational discrepancies
• Handle administrative and clerical finance tasks, documentation, and official communication

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹150,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person