Bada Business – Head – Finance & Accounts – CA Bada Business

The Corporate Institute; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in India seeks an experienced Head – Finance & Accounts to lead the Finance & Accounts function across EPC infrastructure and construction projects. The role requires strong financial acumen, leadership, and collaboration with Management, Project Teams, Banks, Auditors, and clients.

You will drive budgeting, project profitability, cash flow, taxation, MIS, audits, and internal controls, while building robust processes and automation.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Accounting, Finance, Taxation and Auditing.
• Excellent understanding of EPC – Infrastructure – Construction project finance.
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax and statutory compliances.
• Excellent cash-flow and working-capital management skills.
• Strong analytical and financial decision-making ability.
• Good knowledge of ERP/accounting software and MS Excel.
• Strong leadership and team-management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong commercial and business understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting and financial planning.
• Oversee project finance and cost control.
• Manage cash flow and working capital.
• Ensure accounting accuracy and reporting.
• Ensure GST, Tax, TDS compliance.
• Coordinate audits and internal controls.
• Liaise with banks and lenders.
• Prepare MIS and management dashboards.
• Review contracts and commercial terms.
• Lead F&A team and cross-functional coordination.
• Drive automation in finance processes.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Taxation

Auditing

Project finance

GST compliance

Cash flow mgmt

ERP software

MS Excel

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

Cost control

Contract review

Internal controls

Education

CA certification

CA preferred

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

Job description

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Head – Finance & Accounts to lead the Finance & Accounts function of the organization. The candidate will be responsible for overall financial management, accounting, taxation, cash-flow management, financial planning, MIS, statutory compliance, audits, project finance and commercial controls.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in EPC – Infrastructure – Construction projects, excellent financial acumen, leadership capabilities, and the ability to work closely with the Management, Project Teams, Banks, Auditors, Consultants, Clients and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning & Management:

• – Develop and monitor annual budgets, financial plans and business projections.
• – Monitor profitability, project-wise financial performance and overall financial health.
• – Provide strategic financial advice to the Management for business decisions.

2. Project Finance & Cost Control:

• – Monitor project-wise profitability, revenue, expenses and cash flow.
• – Review project budgets, cost estimates and financial commitments.
• – Ensure effective control over project costs and identify areas for cost optimization.

3. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management:

• – Ensure timely availability of funds for project and corporate requirements.
• – Prepare and monitor monthly/weekly cash-flow statements and projections.
• – Coordinate with banks and financial institutions for working-capital requirements.

4. Accounting & Financial Reporting:

• – Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of books of accounts along with requisite internal financial controls.
• – Supervise monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing.
• – Prepare and review MIS, financial statements and management reports.

5. Taxation & Statutory Compliance:

• – Ensure timely compliance with GST, Income Tax, TDS and other applicable statutory requirements.
• – Supervise GST returns, reconciliations, assessments and related compliances.
• – Monitor tax exposures and identify opportunities for effective tax planning.

6. Audit & Compliance:

• – Coordinate with Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors and Tax Auditors and ensure timely completion.
• – Review audit observations and ensure timely corrective actions.
• – Establish and strengthen internal financial controls and processes.

7. Banking & Financial Institutions:

• – Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
• – Monitor and handle bank guarantees, performance guarantees, security deposits and related documentation.

8. MIS & Management Reporting:

• – Present key financial indicators, project profitability, cash position and working capital status.
• – Provide detailed analysis of revenue, expenses, margins and financial variances.
• – Develop dashboards and financial reports to support Management decision-making.

9. Commercial & Contractual Finance:

• – Review financial and commercial implications of contracts, tenders and project agreements.
• – Review payment terms, escalation clauses, penalties, retention, LDs and other financial provisions.
• – Monitor contractual claims, variations and financial settlements in coordination with project teams.

10. Team Leadership:

• – Lead, mentor and develop the Finance & Accounts team.
• – Ensure timely completion of accounting, taxation, MIS and compliance activities.
• – Build strong coordination between Finance, HR, Commercial, Procurement and Project teams.

11. Internal Controls & Process Improvement:

• – Establish robust financial controls and approval mechanisms.
• – Identify financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• – Drive automation and digitization of Finance & Accounts processes wherever possible.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• – Strong knowledge of Accounting, Finance, Taxation and Auditing.
• – Excellent understanding of EPC – Infrastructure – Construction project finance.
• – Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax and statutory compliances.
• – Excellent cash-flow and working-capital management skills.
• – Strong analytical and financial decision-making ability.
• – Good knowledge of ERP/accounting software and MS Excel.
• – Strong leadership and team-management capabilities.
• – Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• – Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• – Strong commercial and business understanding.

Educational Qualification:

• – Chartered Accountant (CA) – Preferred.

Experience:

• – Candidates with significant experience in EPC, Infrastructure, Construction or Engineering companies will be preferred.
• – Experience in handling project finance, taxation, MIS, audits, cash flow, banking and team management is essential.