Head – Finance & Accounts – Startup Jigsow Advisors

The Corporate Institute; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking an experienced Finance & Accounts Head in Bangalore. The role is hands-on, responsible for building finance processes from the ground up and owning end-to-end accounting and finance operations in a fast-growing startup.

You will lead the Procure-to-Pay cycle, manage AP and vendor relationships, and coordinate with external CA and statutory advisors to ensure timely compliance. The ideal candidate has CA certification and 4–6 years of startup experience.

Qualifications

• CA is mandatory.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in startups or fast-growing environments.
• Hands-on experience across accounting, AP, P2P, vendor management and payments.
• Experience building finance processes, controls and SOPs from scratch.
• Comfort with external CA/accounting firms for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounting and finance operations and ensure timely closings.
• Lead Procure-to-Pay cycles, vendor verification, approvals and payments.
• Manage Accounts Payable, vendor payments, schedules and relationships.
• Oversee vendor onboarding, terms, documentation and payables.
• Manage CapEx accounting, procurement, assets and project expenditures.
• Maintain books and ensure timely monthly/periodic closures.
• Monitor cash outflows and short-term cash planning.
• Build and implement finance processes, controls and documentation.
• Coordinate with external accounting and tax firms for compliance.
• Prepare MIS and financial reports for management.

Skills

Accounting

AP/Payables

P2P

Vendor management

ERP software

MS Excel

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

MS Excel

ERP software

Job description

Finance & Accounts Head

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 4 – 6 Years

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory

Industry: Startup

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Finance & Accounts Head to take ownership of the company’s accounting and finance operations in a fast-growing startup environment.

This is a hands-on role suited for a finance professional who can build finance processes from the ground up, manage accounting and payments, strengthen controls, and work closely with vendors, internal stakeholders, and external accounting/CA partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounting and finance operations, ensuring accuracy and timely closure.
• Lead the complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, including purchase invoices, vendor verification, approvals, payment processing, and reconciliation.
• Manage Accounts Payable (AP), vendor payments, payment schedules, and vendor relationships.
• Oversee vendor onboarding, documentation, payment terms, and outstanding payables.
• Manage accounting for CapEx, procurement, assets, and project-related expenditures.
• Maintain accurate books of accounts and ensure timely monthly/periodic financial closures.
• Monitor cash outflows, payment requirements, and short-term cash planning.
• Build and implement finance processes, controls, workflows, and documentation from scratch.
• Establish appropriate approval matrices and internal controls for procurement and payments.
• Coordinate with external CA, accounting, tax, and statutory compliance firms.
• Support statutory and regulatory requirements and ensure timely submission of required information to external advisors.
• Prepare MIS and financial reports for management, including payables, cash flow, expenses, and CapEx.
• Identify process gaps and implement automation and improvements across finance operations.
• Partner with procurement, operations, and leadership teams to ensure effective financial controls and timely payments.
• Support the finance function as the organization scales and financial complexity increases.

What We’re Looking For

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory.
• 4 – 6 years of relevant experience in startups, preferably in a fast-growing or early-stage environment.
• Strong hands-on experience across accounting, Accounts Payable, P2P, vendor management, and payments.
• Experience managing finance operations in a manufacturing, deep-tech, engineering, aerospace, hardware, or CapEx-intensive startup would be preferred.
• Strong understanding of CapEx accounting, procurement accounting, vendor reconciliations, and cash management.
• Experience in building finance processes, controls, and SOPs from the ground up.
• Comfortable working with external CA/accounting firms for statutory and compliance-related activities.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software/ERP and MS Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, ownership, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and operate in a fast-paced startup environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to build and own the finance function in a high-growth startup.
• Direct exposure to founders and senior leadership.
• Opportunity to establish accounting, P2P, payment, and financial-control processes from the ground up.
• Exposure to high-value procurement, CapEx, and vendor management.
• A high-impact role in a technology-driven and innovation-focused organization.
• Opportunity to grow with the organization as it scales.