Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting:

- Oversee preparation and finalization of trial balance, quarterly and annual financial statements.

- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results to senior management and stakeholders.

- Review Trial Balance, P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statements.

- Drive monthly financial closure process and ensure accuracy of books of accounts.

- Develop and strengthen internal financial controls and accounting policies.

2. MIS & Financial Planning:

- Lead the annual budgeting process and preparation of comprehensive financial forecasts.

- Monitor budget performance and recommend corrective actions to achieve financial targets.

- Prepare and review monthly MIS reports, variance analysis, and management dashboards.

- Provide actionable insights to business heads and senior management.

- Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.

3. Treasury & Working Capital Management:

- Monitor company cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operations.

- Manage working capital, fund flow, and banking operations.

- Implement effective cash management and cost control systems.

- Optimize fund utilization and oversee borrowing arrangements (if applicable).

4. Direct & Indirect Taxation:

- Oversee advance tax computation and ensure timely payments.

- Supervise preparation and filing of Income Tax Returns, tax audit, and handling assessments.

- Ensure compliance with GST regulations including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, ITC reconciliations, and GST audits.

- Ensure timely filing of quarterly TDS returns and reconciliation with books.

- Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws including VAT, sales tax (if applicable), and income tax regulations.

5. Statutory & Regulatory Compliance:

- Ensure timely payment of statutory dues such as PF, ESIC, PT, GST, TDS, etc.

- Review monthly and quarterly statutory compliance reports.

- Liaise with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and regulatory authorities.

6. Costing & Inventory Management:

- Oversee inventory accounting and valuation.

- Implement and monitor cost control systems to track COGS, production, and operational expenses.

- Conduct periodic cost analysis and margin review to improve operational efficiency.

7. Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

- Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team.

- Act as key liaison between finance department and senior management.

- Support CFO/Board in strategic initiatives, fundraising, and financial planning.

- Present financial performance and insights to leadership team and stakeholders.

Qualification & Experience:

- CA Qualified (Mandatory).

- 8-12 years experience in Finance & Accounts (BFSI/NBFC preferred).

- Experience handling audits, taxation and financial reporting independently.

- Prior team handling experience is mandatory.