Head - Finance & Accounts

- Head the entire finance, accounts and taxation functions including financial reporting, taxations (Direct and Indirect), Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Audit, MIS, Budgeting etc.

- Lead the establishment of robust financial accounting and cost accounting systems so as to provide timely, accurate and consistent inputs for management reporting and allowing detailed analysis of performance in financial terms

- Ensure timely closure of accounts (preparation of books of accounts) and ensure accounting reconciliation are carried out as per applicable accounting standards;

- Ensure preparation of all financial reports (income statements, balance sheets, reports to shareholders, tax returns, and reports for government regulatory agencies); Review, consolidate and approve final accounts & critical financial reports after scrutiny and submit to the CFO for approval

- Coordinate all auditing activities including statutory audits (including tax audits), internal audits, and special audits at the organization and its associated companies; Review/Respond to statutory and internal audit findings and ensure related closures / escalations

- Lead the development of the annual budget in collaboration with other vertical heads/department heads. Constantly track and monitor its progress and highlight deviations from the approved budget