Job Details

Job summary

To lead and manage the organisation’s finance and accounting function, ensuring strong financial governance, compliance, and strategic support to leadership. The role focuses on financial planning, cost optimisation, and statutory compliance.

Job Description:

Finance Leadership & Operations

1. Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to the finance and accounting team
2. Manage day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, reporting, and controls
3. Oversee financial systems, processes, and reporting frameworks

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Reporting

1. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
2. Prepare, analyze, and present all the MIS reports as required across functions, including:
3. Profit & Loss (by business/location)
4. Budget vs. forecast analysis
5. Weekly cash flow statements
6. Monitor financial performance and highlight key variances

Cost Management & Business Performance

1. Drive cost control initiatives and implement cost reduction strategies
2. Conduct detailed cost analysis to improve operational efficiency
3. Lead financial review of overall business performance

Compliance, Taxation & Regulatory

1. Ensure full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including:
2. GST, TDS, Income Tax, Corporate Tax
3. PF, ESI, PT, Gratuity, and Consultancy/Contract agreements & payments
4. Liaise with government authorities and regulatory bodies
5. Manage audits and strengthen internal control frameworks

Payroll & Statutory Management

1. Ensure timely and accurate statutory filings and compliance
2. Oversee the disbursement of salary on time.
3. Manage employee-related financial obligations and insurance schemes

Process Improvement & Controls

1. Establish and implement SOPs across finance and critical business processes
2. Strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks
3. Lead transition of business processes into the finance function where required

Strategic Finance & Business Partnering

1. Provide strategic financial recommendations to Managing Partners and leadership team
2. Support long-term business and financial planning initiatives
3. Evaluate business initiatives, new product/service launches, and service offerings
4. Perform project analysis, validation, and ad-hoc financial assessments

Stakeholder Management

1. Build strong relationships with senior management, external partners, auditors, and stakeholders
2. Act as a trusted financial advisor across functions

Qualifications & Experience

1. CA / CMA (Inter) / M.Com / MBA (Finance)
2. 10–15 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts (ITES / Service industry preferred)

Profile Description:

Functional Skills

1. Strong expertise in financial management, accounting, and internal controls
2. In-depth knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax, and corporate taxation
3. Sound understanding of consultancy and contract agreements, related payments, and statutory compliances such as PF, ESI, Professional Tax, and the Companies Act.
4. Experience in cost management and financial planning

Technical Skills

1. Proficiency in Tally and other financial/ERP systems
2. Advanced MS office skills
3. Knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, MS Access) preferred

Behavioral Competencies

1. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
2. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
3. High level of business acumen and decision-making capability
4. Ability to interpret complex data into actionable insights