Chartered Accountant

GoodSpace AI; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

GoodSpace AI in Gurugram, India, seeks a hands-on Head of Finance & Accounts to independently manage the complete finance and accounts function for a high-volume, multi-branch business. You will oversee accounting, financial reporting, taxation, treasury, MIS, budgeting, and compliance, reporting to senior management and ensuring strong controls.

The role requires CA qualification and 4–5 years post-qualification experience, with hands-on expertise across GST, TDS, income tax, audits and

Qualifications

• CA qualification mandatory.
• 4–5 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in accounting, taxation, statutory compliance and financial closing.
• Independent closing and compliance cycle experience.
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax and Companies Act compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounting, including general ledger, branch accounting and consolidation.
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual closing.
• Prepare financial statements, MIS and management reports.
• Maintain reconciliations, provisions, accruals, prepaids and fixed asset records.
• Ensure books are accurate, current and audit-ready.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Taxation

Team management

ERP systems

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

Tally

Advanced Excel

Job description

Experience: 4–5 years post-qualification

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Head of Finance & Accounts to independently manage the complete finance and accounts function for a high-volume, multi-branch, cash-intensive business.

The role will cover accounting, financial reporting, taxation, statutory compliance, treasury, cash & inventory controls, MIS and budgeting. The candidate will work closely with senior management and will be responsible for maintaining financial accuracy, strong controls and timely compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounting, including general ledger, branch accounting and consolidation
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual closing
• Prepare financial statements, MIS and management reports
• Maintain reconciliations, provisions, accruals, prepaids and fixed asset records
• Ensure books are accurate, current and audit-ready

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Own GST compliance, reconciliation and returns
• Manage TDS, advance tax, income tax returns and tax audits
• Handle tax assessments, notices and departmental queries
• Manage ROC and Companies Act-related compliance
• Coordinate with statutory, tax and internal auditors

Branch, Cash & Inventory Controls

• Manage daily financial reconciliation across multiple branches
• Monitor cash collections, payouts and branch-level transactions
• Oversee accounting of high-value inventory throughout the purchase, movement and realisation cycle
• Ensure adherence to financial SOPs, approval processes and cash limits
• Conduct/coordinate branch audits and physical stock verification
• Investigate and close financial discrepancies

Treasury & Banking

• Manage daily cash flow and working capital requirements
• Handle banking relationships and payment operations
• Forecast cash requirements and ensure adequate liquidity
• Monitor credit facilities, limits and banking covenants
• Track working-capital impact of inventory/price movements

MIS, Budgeting & Business Support

• Prepare annual budgets and track actuals versus budget
• Develop branch-level profitability and cost reports
• Analyse financial variances and provide actionable insights
• Support senior management in pricing, expansion and business decisions

Team Management

• Lead and manage a small accounts team
• Ensure timely completion of accounting and compliance activities
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and accountability
• Coordinate with operations, HR, auditors, consultants and bankers

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory
• 4–5 years of post-qualification experience
• Strong hands-on experience in accounting, taxation, statutory compliance and financial closing
• Must have independently owned a complete closing and compliance cycle
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax and Companies Act compliance
• Experience in cash management, reconciliations and inventory accounting
• Experience managing a small finance/accounts team
• Strong understanding of MIS, budgeting and financial analysis
• Proficiency in Tally or equivalent ERP and Advanced Excel
• Comfortable working directly with senior management/promoters
• Strong communication skills in English and Hindi
• Willingness to travel to branches across the Delhi NCR region