Deputy Head - Finance

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Reporting:

- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accuracy across head office and regional teams.

- Ensure efficient Accounts payable processes

- Ensure timely preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

- Standardize reporting formats and ensure real-time MIS for management and stakeholders.

- Monitor franchisee-level financial reporting and ensure adherence to defined processes.

- Design and ensure efficient Payment processes, bank reconciliation and cash management

Audit & Compliance:

- Drive statutory audits, tax audits, and internal audits with complete accuracy and timely closures.

- Coordinate with external and internal auditors and address audit queries effectively.

- Implement strong internal controls to safeguard revenue and prevent financial leakages.

GST & Taxation:

- Ensure accurate filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual GST returns for all business locations.

- Handle reconciliations, GST input credits, and compliance of all indirect tax regulations.

- Support finalization of income tax, TDS, and other regulatory requirements.

- Regional Finance Oversight.

- Supervise regional finance teams to secure uniform accounting standards across zones.

Process Improvement:

- Implement financial control systems and process automation to increase transparency.

- Recommend improvements in reporting accuracy and turnaround time.

- Enforce compliance-driven discipline across both corporate and franchisee operations.