Head Accounts And Taxation

Head Accounts & Taxation

Location: Mumbai
Department: Finance
Reporting To: HOD / CFO

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned finance professional to lead the Accounts & Taxation function for a leading NBFC. The role will be responsible for ensuring accuracy, integrity, regulatory compliance, financial governance, tax management, audit readiness, and automation of finance processes while acting as a strategic partner to business leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial accounting, monthly/quarterly/year-end closures, and Board/Investor MIS reporting.
• Ensure compliance with IND AS, Schedule III requirements, and NBFC accounting standards.
• Manage RBI regulatory reporting, prudential returns, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee direct and indirect taxation, including Corporate Tax, GST, TDS, tax assessments, and litigation management.
• Design and strengthen Internal Financial Controls (IFC/ICFR), RCSA programs, and finance governance frameworks.
• Lead statutory, internal, tax, concurrent, and RBI audits, ensuring timely closure of observations.
• Drive finance transformation, automation, ERP/LMS integration, and process digitalization initiatives.
• Partner with business, risk, operations, and technology teams to support new products and business growth.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing Accounts & Taxation team while fostering a culture of compliance and excellence.

Key Skills

• Financial Accounting & Reporting
• IND AS & Schedule III Compliance
• RBI/NBFC Regulatory Reporting
• Direct & Indirect Taxation (GST, TDS, Corporate Tax)
• Internal Financial Controls (IFC/ICFR)
• Audit & Regulatory Inspection Management
• ECL Modelling & Provisioning
• Financial Systems, ERP & Process Automation
• Risk & Control Frameworks
• Stakeholder Management & Team Leadership
• Strong analytical, governance, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably within NBFC/HFC organizations.
• Strong expertise in IND AS, Schedule III, RBI regulations, and tax laws.
• Experience in high-growth NBFC environments with exposure to scale-based regulatory frameworks.
• Hands-on experience in ECL modelling, IFC/ICFR frameworks, and regulatory reporting systems.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.