Head of Finance and Accounting

As the Head of Finance and Accounts at PadCare, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the accounting operations, taxation, financial planning, and reporting for all legal entities within our organization. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal requirements, managing financial planning, budgeting, investor reporting, cash management, and team development. You will be expected to oversee and manage the accounting function for all legal entities according to IFRS and IndAs standards. This will involve ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, as well as reviewing and approving journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial transactions. In terms of taxation, you will be responsible for managing Direct Taxes, Indirect Taxes (GST), and other tax-related activities in compliance with applicable laws. This will include handling tax filings, assessments, and audits while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of tax laws and implementing changes as necessary. Your role will also involve developing and implementing financial planning and budgeting processes, conducting variance analysis to evaluate budget-to-actual financial performance, and providing strategic financial insights to support decision-making. Additionally, you will oversee daily cash management, develop and monitor cash flow forecasts, and prepare investor presentations, reports, and financial summaries. Leading and developing a team of finance professionals will be a key aspect of your role, where you will allocate tasks, set goals, and ensure efficient financial operations. You will also be responsible for establishing KPIs to assess and improve team performance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and developing and maintaining financial controls to safeguard company assets. The ideal candidate for this position will be a CA (Chartered Accountant) with at least 5 years of industry experience or a B.Com with over 10 years of experience in the industry. Excellent communication skills, experience in managing financial operations for startups or manufacturing industries, expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, proven ability to manage financial reporting and investor communications, and leadership experience in managing and developing finance teams are also required. Joining PadCare means being part of a mission-driven team that is transforming menstrual hygiene through sustainable solutions, actively reducing landfill waste, and carbon emissions. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a circular economy, work with innovative recycling technology, and grow professionally in a fast-growing, venture-backed startup. Our culture values collaboration, inclusivity, and purpose, making PadCare a place where you can make a real impact every day. If you share our vision of using business as a force for good and are passionate about sustainability and social impact, PadCare is where your purpose finds a home. Please note that you will report directly to the CEO in this role.,