Head - Accounts & Finance

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Head Accounts & Finance to independently manage the complete Accounts & Finance function of the organization. The candidate will be responsible for Accounts, Finance, Billing, Purchase, Audit, Taxation, P&L, Expense Management, Cost Control, MIS, Financial Reporting, Banking, Receivables, Payables, GST, TDS, and Statutory Compliance.

The ideal candidate should have strong financial leadership, hands-on accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to provide accurate financial insights and recommendations to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage the complete Accounts & Finance function of the organization.
• Oversee accounting, ledger scrutiny, journal entries, provisions, adjustments, reconciliations, and maintenance of books of accounts.
• Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash flow, banking, working capital, and fund requirements.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, P&L, and financial statements.
• Monitor revenue, costs, operating expenses, gross profit, EBITDA, and overall profitability.
• Conduct Budget vs. Actual analysis, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor and control operating, administrative, departmental, and other business expenses.
• Implement cost-control and cost-optimization measures to improve profitability.
• Oversee billing and invoicing, including invoices, credit notes, debit notes, and supporting documents.
• Monitor customer outstanding, ageing, collections, and overdue receivables in coordination with Sales and Operations.
• Manage purchase accounting and vendor payments, including purchase invoices, POs, reconciliations, and payment schedules.
• Ensure accurate allocation of purchases and expenses to relevant departments, branches, projects, or cost centers.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure audit readiness and proper documentation.
• Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, banks, statutory authorities, vendors, customers, and internal teams.
• Prepare and present MIS and Management Reports covering P&L, revenue, expenses, profitability, receivables, payables, cash flow, and cost analysis.
• Provide financial analysis, forecasts, and recommendations to support management decision-making.
• Assist in annual budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and working-capital management.
• Strengthen internal controls, approval systems, accounting processes, and compliance mechanisms.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the Accounts & Finance team, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of work.
• Maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity of all financial information.

Required Skills

Accounts | Finance | P&L Management | Profitability Analysis | Expense Management | Cost Control | Budgeting | Forecasting | Billing | Purchase | Audit | GST | TDS | Taxation | MIS | Banking | Cash Flow | Receivables | Payables | Vendor Management | Financial Reporting | Variance Analysis | Internal Controls | Statutory Compliance | Team Management

Candidate Profile

• 15 - 18 years of relevant experience in Accounts & Finance; 16+ years preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience in P&L Management, Cost Control, Expense Management, Taxation, Audit, MIS, Financial Reporting, and Statutory Compliance.
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Banking, and Cash Flow Management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MIS, Tally/ERP; knowledge of SAP FICO will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, financial planning, decision-making, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to independently manage the complete Finance function and lead a team.
• Ability to provide meaningful financial insights and business recommendations to senior management.

Educational Qualification

B.Com / M.Com preferred.
CA / CMA / MBA Finance will be an added advantage.