Head of Finance and Accounting

The role involves supporting the strategic intent of the business through finance and commercial, risk management, documentation, and treasury functions while ensuring compliances and controls are in place. You will support the development of short/medium/long term business plans and drive annual business plans by generating and analyzing requisite MIS/reports. This includes preparing, consolidating, and reviewing monthly MIS to evaluate the performance of various business units through profitability analysis, top-line growth, and cost control. You will manage risk through effective risk mitigation plans, identifying and tracking risk factors such as credit risk, currency risk, and country risk. Additionally, you will identify idle capital and develop action plans for unlocking its value, overseeing areas like liquidation of inventory, overdue debtors/advances, and working capital management. In terms of compliance, you will oversee accounts/audit finalization, support in structuring deals, and ensure strong adherence to Indian taxation regulations including periodic returns and tax refunds. It will be your responsibility to update the overall financial health of the company to support business decisions, conduct periodic checks on internal financial systems, manage vendor relationships, and maintain an optimal talent level in the team through engagement and development. The ideal candidate for this role should hold a CA/ICWA qualification, possess 18-20 years of experience in a similar role, and demonstrate strong knowledge of developing finance & accounting procedures, system controls, and checks. A robust understanding of Indian taxation is also required to excel in this position.,