Account Manager

Accounts HOD / Finance & Accounts Manager

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the complete Finance & Accounts function of the organisation, including a team of accountants and finance executives.
• Supervise day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely closure of books.
• Take ownership of monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing and finalisation of accounts.
• Prepare and review Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements, schedules and financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, statutory filings, audits and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and manage statutory audit, tax audit, internal audit and financial due-diligence requirements.
• Review and control accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, vendor payments and customer outstanding.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, fund utilisation and overall financial health of the organisation.
• Prepare MIS reports, management dashboards, budgets, forecasts and variance analysis for management review.
• Establish strong internal controls and accounting processes to minimise errors, leakages and financial risks.
• Review and approve accounting entries, reconciliations, provisions, accruals, depreciation and other period-end adjustments.
• Ensure timely bank, ledger, customer, vendor, GST and other statutory reconciliations.
• Work closely with management, auditors, bankers, tax consultants and other financial advisors.
• Guide, train and evaluate the Accounts & Finance team and ensure clear allocation of responsibilities.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements in accounting systems, controls and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards and applicable financial regulations.
• Support management in financial planning, cost control, profitability analysis and strategic financial decisions.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of all financial and business information.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• CA / CMA / M.Com / MBA Finance or equivalent qualification; CA preferred.
• 815 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts, with substantial experience in a managerial/HOD role.
• Strong hands-on expertise in finalisation of accounts and financial reporting.
• Excellent understanding of GST, TDS, Income Tax, statutory compliance and audit processes.
• Proven experience in independently handling Balance Sheet, P&L, cash flow, provisions, reconciliations and year-end closing.
• Strong knowledge of working capital management, receivables, payables, cash flow and financial controls.
• Experience in preparing and analysing MIS, budgets, forecasts and management reports.
• Should have the ability to independently manage and develop a team of Accounts & Finance professionals.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good command over Tally / ERP / accounting software and MS Excel; experience with ERP systems will be an advantage.
• Should be organised, detail-oriented, commercially aware and capable of working directly with senior management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams, auditors, consultants, banks, customers and vendors.
• Candidate should demonstrate ownership, integrity, accuracy and accountability for the complete finance function.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should be capable of independently heading the entire Accounts & Finance department, leading the team, ensuring timely finalisation and statutory compliance, controlling working capital and cash flow, and providing management with accurate financial information for business decision-making.