Head of Finance ( Chartered Accountant mandatory)

Role & responsibilities

Job Description Finance HeadCompany Name: Tripgain Travel & Expense Management Solutions Private Limited
Website: www.tripgain.com
Job Location: Bangalore
Work Mode: Work from Office
Experience: 10 - 15 Years
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory
Department: Finance & Accounts
Reporting To: CEO / Senior Management

About TripGainTripGain is a corporate travel and expense management platform focused on simplifying business travel through technology, automation, and efficient expense management. We are looking for an experienced and commercially oriented Finance Head to lead our finance function, strengthen financial controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the company's growth strategy.Role OverviewThe Finance Head will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, statutory compliance, cash flow management, financial reporting, and internal controls. The ideal candidate should be a qualified Chartered Accountant with strong financial acumen, leadership capabilities, and experience in managing finance operations in a technology-driven or fast-growing organization.Key Responsibilities1. Financial Planning & Analysis

• Develop and manage annual budgets, financial plans, and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide actionable insights to management.
• Analyze revenue, profitability, operating expenses, and key financial metrics.
• Support strategic business decisions through financial modelling and scenario analysis.

2. Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closures.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, MIS reports, and management dashboards.
• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.

3. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure timely compliance with GST, TDS, income tax, and other applicable statutory requirements.
• Coordinate tax audits, statutory audits, internal audits, and assessments.
• Ensure accurate tax calculations, return filings, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Liaise with auditors, consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities as required.

4. Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, liquidity, and fund utilization.
• Monitor collections, vendor payments, and outstanding receivables.
• Establish effective cash management practices and ensure optimal utilization of financial resources.
• Manage banking relationships and oversee banking operations.

5. Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal control mechanisms.
• Identify financial risks and establish appropriate mitigation measures.
• Ensure adherence to approval matrices, expense policies, and financial governance standards.
• Strengthen financial processes through automation and continuous improvement.

6. Business Finance & Commercial Support

• Partner with business, sales, operations, HR, and leadership teams on financial matters.
• Evaluate business proposals, commercial contracts, pricing models, and cost structures.
• Monitor unit economics, margins, customer profitability, and operating efficiency.
• Provide financial insights to support business expansion and sustainable growth.

7. Team Management & Process Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounts team.
• Establish clear responsibilities, performance metrics, and reporting processes.
• Drive automation of accounting, reporting, and financial workflows.
• Ensure financial data accuracy, process efficiency, and timely reporting.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
• 10 - 15 years of relevant post-qualification experience in finance and accounting.
• Proven experience in financial planning, accounting, taxation, compliance, and financial reporting.
• Experience leading or managing a finance function and coordinating with senior management.
• Strong knowledge of Indian taxation, GST, TDS, statutory compliance, and accounting standards.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, working capital, and MIS reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting tools; experience with ERP or accounting software is essential.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a technology, SaaS, fintech, travel-tech, or other fast-growing business environment.
• Exposure to financial process automation, ERP implementation, and internal control improvements.
• Strong commercial understanding and the ability to translate financial data into business recommendations.
• High levels of integrity, ownership, attention to detail, and accountability.

Preferred candidate profile