Head - Finance & Accounts - CA

Head of Finance and Accounts

Job Description

To lead and manage the overall financial strategy, accounting operations, compliance, and fiscal management of the NBFC. The role requires a strategic Chartered Accountant (CA) with strong experience in financial planning, regulatory reporting, treasury management, and overall control of the organization's financial health.

Responsibilities:

- Formulate and implement financial strategies aligned with organizational goals and business growth.

- Lead annual budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting to ensure effective resource allocation.

- Manage end-to-end accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in line with Ind AS and IGAAP.

- Ensure full compliance with RBI guidelines, statutory audits, and other NBFC regulatory requirements.

- Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance including TDS, GST, and transfer pricing.

- Manage liquidity, working capital, debt raising, and banking relationships to optimize capital efficiency.

- Establish strong internal control frameworks and proactively identify and mitigate financial risks.

- Coordinate with statutory, internal, and concurrent auditors to ensure timely completion and resolution of audit matters.

- Liaise with regulators, auditors, investors, and senior leadership to maintain financial transparency and credibility.

- Lead enterprise-wide finance digitization by implementing Treasury Management Solution, Expense & P2P Automation and Budgeting System Automation streamline reporting, enable real-time profitability analytics, and enhance strategic financial visibility.

- Spearhead treasury operations for over a decade, orchestrating multi-channel fund-raising initiatives and managing borrowings to optimize capital structure and cost of funds.

- Collaborate with financial partners across PSU banks, private banks, foreign banks, NBFCs, and HFCs to strengthen liquidity and diversify financial risk.

- Pioneer automation of Treasury Management, Expense Management, P2P processes, and branch and segment-wise profitability analytics by designing and implementing robust systems for granular segment and region-level financial reporting.

Candidate Details:

Qualifications & Experience:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) - Mandatory.

- Minimum 15 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in NBFCs / Financial Services / Banking sector.

- Proven track record in financial planning, accounting, and compliance management.

- In-depth understanding of RBI regulations, Ind AS, and corporate finance practices.

- Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.