Accountant

Valeo Health ME; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo Health in Bengaluru seeks an Accountant to manage day-to-day finance operations for the India entity, support group reporting, and build a small finance team as the company scales.

You will own AP/AR, payroll coordination, general ledger, monthly closures, and statutory filings, ensuring Ind AS/IFRS alignment and robust internal controls.

The role requires 4–6 years in finance, strong communication, and comfort working in a fast-growth startup in health tech space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Commerce.
• 4–6 years of progressive finance/accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Indian statutory compliance (GST, TDS, PF, ESI, corporate tax).
• Experience in start-up or fast-growth environment preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software and MS Excel/Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounting operations for the India entity, including AP/AR, payroll coordination, and GL management.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual book closures.
• Manage statutory compliance—GST, TDS, PF, ESI, Income Tax, and other filings.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Prepare monthly MIS reports, cash flow statements, and budget vs. actual analysis.
• Lead and mentor junior finance/accounting team members.

Skills

Financial accounting

Regulatory compliance

Tax compliance

Financial analysis

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or Commerce

Semi-qualified CA / M.Com

Tools

Tally

Zoho Books

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

Valeo Health is a preventive healthcare and wellness platform operating across Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), offering diagnostics, teleconsultation, AI-driven health insights, supplements, and care programs. We are building AI-first, compliant, and scalable healthcare platforms that handle sensitive health data while delivering reliable, high-quality customer experiences across geographies.

Role Overview

We are looking for an Accountant to manage day-to-day finance operations for our India entity while supporting group-level reporting and compliance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced start-up environment, can independently own financial processes, and is ready to build and mentor a small finance team as the company scales.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Accounting

• a. Own end-to-end accounting operations for the India entity, including AP/AR, payroll coordination, and general ledger management
• b. Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual book closures
• c. Manage statutory compliance — GST, TDS, PF, ESI, Income Tax, and other applicable Indian regulatory filings
• d. Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies

Reporting & Analysis

• a. Prepare monthly MIS reports, cash flow statements, and budget vs. actual analysis
• b. Prepare group-level consolidation and reporting requirements across Valeo Health entities
• c. Provide financial insights and analysis to support business decision-making
• d. 4-5 years of progressive finance/accounting experience

Compliance & Controls

• a. Ensure adherence to Indian accounting standards (Ind AS) and statutory requirements & IFRS
• b. Establish and maintain internal financial controls and SOPs
• c. Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and regulatory authorities

Team & Stakeholder Management

• a. Lead and mentor junior finance/accounting team members
• b. Partner with People/HR, Operations, and Leadership on budgeting, payroll finance inputs, and vendor payments
• c. Liaise with the broader Valeo Health finance function (including ADGM entity finance) for cross-entity coordination

Requirements

• a. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce; semi- qualified CA / M.com preferred
• b. 4-6 years of progressive finance/accounting experience
• c. Strong working knowledge of Indian statutory compliance (GST, TDS, PF, ESI, corporate tax)
• d. Prior experience in a start-up or fast-growth environment strongly preferred
• e. Proficiency with accounting software (\"e.g., Tally, Zoho Books\") and MS Excel/Google Sheets
• f. Health tech, healthcare, or regulated-industry experience is a plus
• g. Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-border/multi-entity teams