Accounts & Finance - Head

POST A RESUME HR Consultancy; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

POST A RESUME HR Consultancy is seeking a Finance Leader to oversee the finance function in South Mumbai. The ideal candidate will lead financial strategies and ensure compliance with accounting standards while mentoring a finance team.

Required is a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or a related field, with at least 10 years of experience in financial leadership roles. The position involves direct interaction with senior management to drive business expansion decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong governance mindset with focus on internal controls.
• High integrity and strong ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance and accounts function of the organization.
• Develop financial strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage cash flow planning and working capital requirements.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements and compliance.
• Act as a financial advisor to senior management.

Skills

Indian Accounting Standards (IndAS)

IFRS exposure

Financial reporting skills

Budgeting expertise

Audit handling

Cash flow management

Leadership of finance teams

Strong negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce

CA or Inter CA or MBA Finance

Tools

ERP Systems (SAP/Tally/Oracle)

Job description

Job Description

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the overall finance and accounts function of the organization.
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business goals.
• Drive long‑term financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Support business expansion decisions through financial analysis and feasibility studies.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards (INDAS/IGAAP).
• Supervise general ledger, trial balance, and final accounts closure.
• Review MIS reports and provide analytical insights to management.

Compliance & Statutory Management

• Ensure compliance with GST, Income Tax, TDS, ROC, PF/ESI, and other statutory regulations.
• Coordinate and manage internal and statutory audits.
• Handle assessments, notices, and liaise with tax authorities.
• Maintain strong internal controls and risk management systems.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Manage cash flow planning and working capital requirements.
• Oversee banking operations, credit facilities, and fund management.
• Ensure optimum utilization of financial resources.
• Handle forex and foreign remittance (if applicable).

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Prepare annual budgets and monitor variance analysis.
• Implement cost control measures across departments.
• Monitor operational expenses and improve financial efficiency.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor the Accounts & Finance team.
• Define roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics.
• Build a strong finance team culture focused on accuracy and timelines.

Systems, ERP & Process Improvement

• Drive automation and digitization of finance processes.
• Implement and optimize ERP systems (SAP/Tally/Oracle/etc.).
• Strengthen financial controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Business Partnering

• Act as a financial advisor to senior management.
• Support strategic decisions including investments, pricing, and expansion.
• Present financial performance and dashboards to the board/management.

Skills Required

• Strong command over Indian Accounting Standards (IndAS) and exposure to IFRS.
• Finalization of standalone and consolidated financial statements.
• Deep understanding of Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, TDS, FEMA.
• Expertise in audit (internal & statutory) handling.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ability to design and execute financial strategy aligned with business goals.
• Long‑term financial planning and capital allocation.
• Cost optimization and profitability improvement strategies.
• Working‑capital management and cash‑flow forecasting.
• Scenario planning and risk‑based financial decision‑making.
• Leadership of large finance teams (Accounts, Taxation, Treasury, MIS, etc.).
• Building strong process‑driven finance departments.
• Strong governance mindset with focus on internal controls.
• Audit compliance and statutory compliance under all applicable laws in India.
• Experience with SOX‑like controls or equivalent internal control frameworks.
• Handling regulatory inspections, notices, and assessments.
• Cash‑flow planning and liquidity management.
• Banking relationships and credit line management.
• Debt restructuring, fundraising, and lender negotiations.
• Investment planning and surplus fund deployment.
• Strong financial analysis and interpretation skills.
• Ability to convert data into actionable business insights.
• Risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• High accuracy in financial decision support.
• Ability to present financial reports to the Director.
• Liaison with auditors, consultants, and banks.
• Strong negotiation skills for financial contracts and funding arrangements.
• Clear articulation of complex financial data in simple terms.
• Contribution to business expansion decisions and investments.
• High integrity and strong ethical standards.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce. Inter CA or CA or MBA Finance will give added value.

Experience

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.

Job Location

Office Near Opera House, South Mumbai.