Head Finance Operations

Niit Learning Systems; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Niit Learning Systems is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee revenue recognition, billing, accounts receivable, vendor payments, and expense provisioning in a high‑volume environment. The role requires deep knowledge of India GAAP and tax laws, with a strong focus on automation and internal controls.

You will lead a large team and interface with auditors and cross‑functional partners. Ideal candidates will have 12–15 years of post‑qualification experience with 2–3 years in a leadership

Qualifications

• Knowledge of India GAAP, accounting standards and tax laws (expert for India).
• Automation focus to drive efficiencies and team effectiveness.
• Experience in handling routine day-to-day compliances.
• Self-motivated leader who can take decisions and identify risks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure revenue recognition, billing and accounts receivable processes.
• Manage vendor invoices, employee claims payout and expense provisioning.
• Drive cost control and automation initiatives within finance.
• Develop internal controls, including related-party, CSR and MSME transactions and compliance.

Skills

India GAAP

Tax knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

CA/CWA

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Role & Responsibilities

• Ensuring proper revenue recognition and timely/accurate customer billing; accounts receivable and revenue accruals – management and provisioning as per policy.
• Management (processing and payment) of domestic/foreign vendor invoices, employee claims payout administration and overall expense provisioning.
• Driving cost control and automation initiatives within the function.
• Analysis/review of financials, building cadence and ensuring accounting hygiene; drive and set up internal controls including related‑party, CSR and MSME transactions; ensuring compliance adherence during transaction processing.
• Budgetary controls for finance‑related costs.
• Advising IBU on various financial matters, acting as an interface between IBU and Finance function.
• TDS/WHT/GST/RCM knowledge (expert level) and applicability on domestic and foreign vendor payments; broad understanding of indirect taxes across other countries.
• Front end with auditors during limited reviews and statutory audits.
• Exposure to transfer pricing, direct tax laws and related regulations.
• Define, drive and monitor various SLAs for various activities across the function.
• People Management and Coordination
  • Motivate, drive and lead a large team with an assertive and empathetic approach.
  • Setting & reviewing goals/KPAs/targets.
  • Ability to articulate ideas/thoughts in cross‑function interactions.
  • Co‑pilot and drive business decisions.
  • Solution oriented to act as a business enabler and team leader.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of India GAAP, accounting standards and tax laws (expert for India, good exposure for other countries).
• Implementation of changes in direct and indirect tax laws through system changes.
• Automation focused with drive for efficiencies and efficacy of the overall team.
• Experience in handling routine day‑to‑day compliances.
• Good analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, ability to lead and take decisions; should have ability for risk identification and suitable mitigation.
• Good team leader with hands‑on approach and ability to perform and deliver quality results within strict timelines.
• Ability to learn, innovate and think out‑of‑the‑box; drive innovation.
• Professional degree in accounting i.e. CA/CWA.
• 12–15 years of post‑qualification experience with 2–3 years in a leadership position in a similar role.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of accounting software (SAP etc.).
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Hands‑on experience of process/system automation.
• Knowledge of corporate laws.