Head Finance Account

Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Accounts & Finance Head to lead the organisation's finance, accounting, taxation, treasury and financial control functions.
The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring strong financial governance, accurate reporting, effective cash-flow management, statutory compliance, budgeting, MIS and financial planning. The role will also act as a strategic finance partner to the management and business teams.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
1. Financial Management & Reporting
Lead the overall finance and accounting function of the organisation.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
Prepare and present financial MIS, management reports and dashboards to senior management.
Analyse financial performance, profitability, costs and key financial indicators.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to management for business decisions.
Establish and monitor appropriate financial controls and accounting processes.
2. Budgeting & Financial Planning
Lead the annual budgeting and business planning process.
Prepare budgets, forecasts and financial projections.
Monitor actual performance against budget and analyse variances.
Develop financial models and scenario analysis for business and project decisions.
Support management in evaluating new projects, investments and expansion plans.
3. Cash Flow & Treasury Management
Manage the organisation's overall cash flow and working capital.
Prepare rolling cash-flow forecasts and ensure optimum utilisation of funds.
Monitor receivables, payables, advances and outstanding collections.
Manage banking relationships, working capital facilities and financial arrangements.
Ensure timely payments while maintaining adequate liquidity.
4. Accounting & Internal Controls
Supervise accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, receivables and reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company accounting policies.
Strengthen internal financial controls and identify potential financial risks.
Implement processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and transparency of financial operations.
Review accounting systems, processes and ERP/MIS reports.
5. Taxation & Statutory Compliance
Ensure timely compliance with GST, Income Tax, TDS, TCS and other applicable statutory requirements.
Coordinate with tax consultants and advisors on assessments, notices and tax matters.
Review tax computations, returns and statutory filings.
Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of statutory records.
Keep management updated on significant changes in taxation and regulatory requirements.
6. Audit & Compliance
Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors and tax auditors.
Ensure timely completion of statutory, internal and tax audits.
Review audit observations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Establish a strong compliance and risk-control framework.
Liaise with regulators, consultants, auditors, banks and other financial institutions as required.
7. Real Estate / Project Finance – Preferred
Monitor project-wise financial performance, budgets and cash flows.
Track project costs against approved budgets and identify cost overruns.
Review project profitability and financial feasibility.
Monitor project receivables, customer collections and project-related payables.
Coordinate with project, procurement and commercial teams on financial matters.
Support management in project costing, feasibility analysis and investment decisions.
8. Banking & Fund Management
Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
Negotiate banking facilities, interest rates and other financial arrangements.
Monitor loans, working capital limits, guarantees and other banking instruments.
Ensure timely servicing of debt and financial obligations.
Maintain appropriate documentation for banking and financing arrangements.
9. MIS & Management Support
Develop meaningful financial and business MIS for management review.
Provide insights on revenue, margins, expenses, working capital and profitability.
Prepare monthly management review reports.
Identify financial risks, cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
Support the management team in strategic financial decision-making.
10. Team Leadership
Lead, mentor and develop the Accounts & Finance team.
Define responsibilities, KPIs and performance standards for the finance team.
Build a strong culture of financial discipline, accountability and compliance.
Coordinate effectively with HR, Sales, Projects, Procurement, Legal and Operations teams.
Key Deliverables / KPIs
Accuracy and timeliness of monthly and annual financial reporting.
Budget vs. actual performance and variance control.
Effective cash-flow and working-capital management.
Timely statutory and tax compliance.
Audit completion within defined timelines.
Reduction in financial leakages and unnecessary costs.
Project-wise profitability and cost control.
Timely collections and receivables management.
Effective banking and treasury management.
Strengthening of internal financial controls.
Quality and timeliness of management MIS.
Candidate Profile
CA/CFA/CMA candidate should apply.
7–8 years of relevant post-qualification experience in Accounts & Finance.
Experience in a mid-sized/large organisation, group structure or multi-entity environment preferred.
Team handling experience is must as team of 4 to 5 subordinates to be managed.
Experience in real estate/construction/project finance will be an advantage.
Strong knowledge of accounting, taxation, audit, treasury and financial controls.
Strong analytical and financial decision-making skills.
Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to work independently and interact confidently with senior management.
High level of integrity, confidentiality and financial discipline.

Work arrangement
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