Lead - Finance & Accounts

Description:

Key Responsibilities:

- Leadership:

- Lead and oversee the accounting function, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

- Build and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

- Financial Reporting & Compliance:

- Prepare statutory and management financial reports in accordance with GAAP, IFRS and MVBS (market value balance sheet).

- Ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting, including compliance with IRDAI requirements.

- Implement and maintain governance and control systems to manage financial operations risk.

- Treasury & Tax Management:

- Manage treasury operations, including cash flow planning, bank relationships, and investment of surplus funds.

- Ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations, optimizing tax planning strategies.

- Operational Accounting & Automation:

- Oversee operational accounting processes, including payment of fees, intercompany billing, petty cash, and employee expenses.

- Drive automation and digital-first approaches to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting operations.

- Stakeholder Management:

- Coordinate with corporate auditors and represent the company in interactions with external stakeholders such as rating agencies, regulators, and statutory bodies.

- Serve as a key point of contact for finance-related queries and initiatives.

- Liaison with Accounting function of shareholder.

- Financial KPIs & Decision Support:

- Develop and monitor key financial KPIs, dashboards, and management information systems (MIS) to support business decision-making.

- Collaborate with the CFO and Head of Controlling to provide strategic insights and recommendations.