Lead - Accounting And Financial Control

As the Lead Accounting and Financial Control at a start-up health insurance company based in Mumbai, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the day-to-day accounting functions. Your responsibilities will include ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting strategic financial initiatives. To excel in this position, you must possess a strategic mindset and deep expertise in accounting standards, insurance sector regulations, and financial systems. Key Responsibilities: - You will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes. - Maintaining the chart of accounts and accounting policies in accordance with Indian GAAP and IRDAI norms. - Reviewing financial statements and reports for both internal and external stakeholders. - Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements such as IRDAI, GST, TDS, and income tax. - Coordinating with auditors for statutory, internal, and tax audits. - Implementing and optimizing accounting systems and ERP tools. - Driving automation and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. - Establishing internal controls and risk mitigation practices. - Liaising with external consultants, banks, and regulatory bodies. Qualifications & Experience: - Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification. - Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial reporting and accounting. - Strong understanding of Indian GAAP, IRDAI regulations, and expense accounting. - Excellent organizational and leadership skills. - Experience in the Health Insurance sector. - Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the accounting and financial control functions in a dynamic and growing start-up environment. If you are a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for driving operational excellence, we encourage you to apply for this position.,