Head - Accounts & Taxation - NBFC - CA

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.