Assistant Head - Accounts & Finance

Role & Responsibilities:

A. Financial Accounting & Reporting

1. Ensure accurate maintenance of books of accounts in compliance with applicable

accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

2. Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

3. Assist in preparation and finalization of standalone and consolidated financial

statements.

4. Ensure compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).

5. Review general ledger balances, reconciliations, provisions, accruals, and adjustments.

6. Monitor month-end and year-end closing activities.

7. Ensure proper accounting treatment of all business transactions.

8. Develop and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal financial controls.

B. Taxation

Direct Tax

1. Ensure timely compliance with Income Tax provisions.

2. Review TDS deductions, payments, and returns.

3. Coordinate preparation and filing of income tax returns.

4. Handle tax assessments, notices, and departmental correspondence.

5. Monitor advance tax computations and payments.

Indirect Tax

1. Ensure GST compliance including returns and reconciliations.

2. Review GST input credit claims and utilization.

3. Handle GST assessments, audits, and departmental inquiries.

4. Ensure compliance with applicable withholding tax provisions.

C. Treasury, Banking & Fund Management

1. Assist in cash flow planning and treasury management.

2. Monitor liquidity position and funding requirements.

3. Coordinate with banks for:

a. Credit facilities

b. Working capital limits

c. Term loans

d. Security creation

e. Documentation and compliance

4. Monitor debt servicing obligations and covenant compliance.

5. Review bank reconciliations and treasury transactions.

6. Support fund raising initiatives and borrowing arrangements.

D. Investor & Lender Relations

1. Coordinate with existing and prospective investors.

2. Prepare financial information, presentations, and data required by investors and lenders.

3. Support due diligence exercises undertaken by investors, lenders, and rating agencies.

4. Monitor compliance with financing agreements and investor commitments.

5. Respond to financial and operational information requests from stakeholders.

E. Audit & Assurance

Statutory Audit

1. Coordinate with statutory auditors for quarterly and annual audits.

2. Ensure timely submission of audit schedules and information.

3. Resolve audit observations and ensure closure of audit issues.

4. Assist in preparation of management representations.

Internal Audit

1. Coordinate internal audits across functions.

2. Monitor implementation of audit recommendations.

3. Track closure of audit observations.

Regulatory Audit

1. Coordinate RBI inspections and supervisory reviews.

2. Facilitate special audits and compliance reviews conducted by regulators.

F. Regulatory & Corporate Compliance Support

1. Ensure financial compliance under:

a. Companies Act, 2013

b. RBI Regulations applicable to NBFCs

c. Income Tax Act

d. GST Laws

e. FEMA provisions (where applicable)

2. Support preparation of regulatory returns and financial disclosures.

3. Assist in implementation of new regulatory requirements.

G. MIS, Budgeting & Financial Planning

1. Prepare monthly MIS reports for senior management.

2. Assist in annual budgeting and forecasting exercises.

3. Conduct variance analysis and profitability reviews.

4. Monitor business performance against approved budgets.

5. Support strategic financial planning and decision-making.

H. Internal Controls & Process Improvement

1. Strengthen financial control systems and operating procedures.

2. Ensure compliance with internal policies and delegation matrix.

3. Identify process gaps and recommend automation initiatives.

4. Support implementation of ERP and finance transformation projects.

5. Ensure proper documentation and record management.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

a. Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory

b. Additional certifications in Ind AS, Taxation, Treasury, or Financial Management shall be preferred.

c. 5 to 10 years of post-qualification experience in Accounts, Finance, Taxation, Financial Reporting, and Audit functions.

d. Experience in NBFC, Banking, Financial Services, or regulated entities will be preferred.

e. Sound knowledge of Ind AS, Companies Act, Income Tax Act, GST, RBI regulations, and financial controls.