Head Finance & Accounts

Business Planning:

- Key inputs for delivering the 4 year business plan, budgets, and control systems.

- Provide strong lead for managing the key trends and indicators such as profitability, margin management etc.

Financial Planning and Reporting:

- Ensure financial statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and budgets etc.

- Foster smooth working relationships with other departments for budget preparation and forecasting.

- Provide periodic financial data for long-term financial planning and provide trends through financial analysis.

- Identify potential financial issues with current or potential impact and offer advice/solution.

- Review contractual obligations to ensure consistency with overall financial objectives, plans and compliance.

Accounting & Department Oversight:

- Ensure smooth operation of the department to ensure efficient and accurate processing of financial transactions - accounts payable, receivable, cash disbursement, payroll etc.

- Implement system and process improvements to improve efficiency and accuracy.

- Provide strong leadership to the department and build an effective team.

Compliance, Internal Controls and Audits:

- Establish internal control procedures and ensure appropriate checks and balances are in place.

- Ensure compliance of statutory dues and returns filing of Income Tax, TDS, profession Tax, GST etc.

- Keep abreast with relevant State/National Laws and other laws that govern Charitable Institutions - income tax rules, GST rules, profession tax, PF etc. and ensure compliance.

- Oversee Internal and Statutory Audits and liaison with relevant consultants/statutory bodies.

Project Finance & Collaborations:

- The role is expected to provide support which includes project finance, dealing with Banks, large scale vendors, processing substantial disbursements, and occasionally support procurement of material etc.

- Collaboration with institutions of repute abroad, and the (i) communication, (ii) International Tax, and (iii) Digital skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning & Analysis:

- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.

- Evaluate new projects and business opportunities through financial modelling, feasibility and ROI analysis.

- Prepare financial models, MIS and presentations for management, investors and lenders.

- Monitor financial KPIs and provide regular performance reports to the CEO and Board.

2. Financial Operations:

- Oversee accounting, finance, treasury, tax and payroll functions.

- Ensure accuracy and integrity of books of accounts, including GL, AR, AP and inventory.

- Ensure timely preparation of financial statements as per Ind AS.

- Manage cash flow, working capital, collections and payments.

3. Tax & Regulatory Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with Income Tax, GST, RBI and other applicable regulations.

- Oversee tax returns, payments, GST refunds and statutory compliance.

- Provide tax advisory for business decisions and support tax planning.

- Support the US parent company with tax returns and related financial matters.

4. Treasury & Banking:

- Manage banking relationships and financial institutions.

- Lead debt/equity financing and fundraising activities.

- Negotiate financing terms and optimize cost of funds.

- Oversee cash management, foreign exchange and financial risk management.

5. Investor & Stakeholder Management:

- Prepare investor presentations and fundraising materials.

- Manage relationships with investors, lenders and key stakeholders.

- Represent the company in investor meetings, fundraising discussions and roadshows.

6. Team Leadership:

- Lead, mentor and develop the finance team.

- Drive recruitment, training and performance management of finance professionals.

- Build a high-performance, accountable and collaborative finance function.

7. Strategic & Business Advisory:

- Provide financial and strategic advice to the CEO and executive leadership.

- Identify financial risks, opportunities and areas for cost optimisation.

- Support business growth, investment decisions and strategic planning.

- Contribute to the development and execution of the company's overall business strategy.

Note:

- The scope of responsibilities may be expanded or revised from time to time at the discretion of the Company.

The Person:

- Qualification: Chartered Accountant.

- Experience: Experience of working in a finance function of a listed entity for about 18 - 22 years.

- Overall Senior Leadership experience of 15 - 18 years covering broad areas such as Treasury, Controllership, FP&A, Accounts, Consolidation & reporting and taxation. In addition, exposure to Legal and secretarial would be preferable.

- Good business partnering experience and exposure of supporting businesses across costing, pricing, segment/BU Competencies.