Head - Accounts & Finance

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Accounts & Finance Head to manage RCI's complete accounting, statutory compliance, and financial reporting function, while also driving bank liaising and fund-raising for the company's working capital and growth needs. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a candidate who is equally comfortable finalizing books of accounts and negotiating credit facilities with banks.

Key Responsibilities

1. Banking & Fund Raising (Primary Focus)

• Act as the primary point of contact for liaising with banks, NBFCs, and financial institutions
• Manage existing banking relationships renewals, limit enhancements, documentation, and covenant compliance
• Prepare financial data, projections, and proposals required for loan applications and credit assessments
• Monitor fund utilization and ensure timely servicing of bank obligations

2. Balance Sheet Finalization & Financial Reporting

• Finalize the annual balance sheet, P&L, and other financial statements in coordination with auditors
• Ensure books of accounts are maintained accurately and are audit-ready at all times
• Coordinate with statutory and internal auditors for timely completion of audits
• Provide periodic MIS reports and financial summaries to the MD

3. Statutory Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with TDS and other statutory requirements
• Oversee GST compliance in coordination with RCI's external GST consultant (GST filing itself is handled by the consultant; this role ensures data accuracy, coordination, and timely closure on RCI's end)
• Ensure compliance with other applicable statutory requirements (PF, ESI, ROC, Income Tax, etc.)
• Stay updated on regulatory changes affecting the logistics/transport sector and flag implications proactively

4. ERP & Systems

• Work within RCI's existing ERP system for day-to-day accounting, reporting, and reconciliation
• Ensure accurate and disciplined data entry across the ERP by self and team
• Use ERP-generated data for MIS, fund planning, and compliance reporting
• Suggest process improvements within the ERP framework to improve reporting accuracy and turnaround

5. Team & Process Oversight

• Supervise the accounts team handling day-to-day bookkeeping, ledgers, and reconciliations
• Ensure internal financial controls and approval processes are followed
• Support the MD on financial matters requiring business judgment, within a defined escalation frameworkRole & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile