Job Description

Finance & Accounts (AVP / VP / SVP)

Reporting To: CEO / Founder

The individual will own and drive the entire financial operations & Accounts function of the organization, encompassing financial operations, accounting, statutory compliance, governance, controls, reporting, and strategic financial planning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting, Controls & Book Closure (Ownership Role)

Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual book closures with clear timelines and zero slippages. Ensure robust accounting treatment for accruals, depreciation, prepaids, provisions, and adjustments. Establish and maintain audit-ready books, end-to-end accounting integrity, accuracy, and timelines Ensure compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) wherever applicable. Continuously strengthen General ledger hygiene, reconciliations, and documentation standards.

2. MIS, Reporting & Financial Insights (Decision-Support Focus)

Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements, variance analysis vs budget and prior periods Drive rolling forecasts, cash projections, and scenario analysis. Build and evolve dashboards that support faster, data-driven decisions. Proactively flag financial risks, cost leakages, and profitability improvement opportunities.

3. Cash Flow, Treasury & Working Capital Management

Own organizational liquidity, cash flow forecasting, and fund planning. Drive working capital optimization across receivables, payables, and advances. Oversee banking relationships, fund utilization, and treasury operations. Ensure disciplined tracking of loan schedules, interest servicing, and repayments. Act as the final authority on cash prioritization and deployment

4. Statutory Compliance, Taxation & Regulatory Governance

GST and Income Tax (including TDS) compliance--returns, reconciliations, audits, filings, Form 16/16A, assessments, and statutory notices Act as the principal liaison with tax consultants and advisors. Anticipate regulatory risks and proactively resolve issues before escalation. Ensure zero compliance lapses, penalties, or reputational risk.

5. Payroll, Expense Governance & Internal Controls

Define, implement, and enforce expense policies and approval frameworks. Strengthen controls around petty cash, employee advances, and reimbursements. Ensure financial discipline without slowing business operations.

6. Audit, Risk & Governance Leadership

Serve as the single point of accountability for auditors and regulators. Establish and continuously improve SOPs, internal controls, and documentation. Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies. Embed a strong governance and control culture across the organization.

7. Team Leadership & Capability Building

Define KRAs, monitor performance, and ensure accountability. Drive automation, process simplification, and scalability. Build a high-performance, compliance-driven finance function.

8. Strategic & Management Partnership

Lead budgeting, long-term financial planning, and cost optimization initiatives. Support strategic initiatives such as expansion, new products, and investments. Balance financial prudence with business growth objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

Chartered Accountant (CA) - Mandatory 7-8 years' experience managing finance & accounts (accounting, taxation, compliance, MIS, audits) Experience in scaling finance operations preferred

Key Skills & Leadership Competencies

Strong financial judgment and governance mindset Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels High ownership, integrity, and attention to detail * Strong stakeholder management (CEO, auditors, banks, consultants)