Head of Corporate Finance

EXCEL MARITIME & LOGISTICS PVT LTD; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

EXCEL MARITIME & LOGISTICS PVT LTD invites applications for a Finance Head – Audit & Compliance to lead financial operations, accounting, audits, taxation, and reporting.

The ideal candidate should have 8–12+ years of experience, strong knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax, statutory audits, and financial controls, with a proven ability to guide a finance team and interact with auditors and authorities.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in Finance, Accounts, Audit, and Compliance.
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax, statutory audit, and financial reporting.
• Experience in managing audits and working with external auditors.
• Proficiency in accounting principles and financial controls.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Tally / ERP / MS Excel and other accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s complete finance and accounting functions.
• Manage internal, statutory, and tax audits and coordinate with auditors.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and MIS reports.
• Handle GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF, ESI and other statutory compliances.
• Monitor accounts payable, receivable, cash flow, banking, and fund management.
• Establish and maintain strong financial controls and accounting processes.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Identify financial risks and implement appropriate control measures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with management, auditors, consultants, banks, and government authorities.
• Monitor budgets, expenses, profitability, and financial performance.
• Lead and guide the finance/accounts team.
• Support management with financial analysis and strategic decision-making.
• Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of financial records.

Skills

GST

TDS

Income Tax

Statutory Audit

Financial Reporting

Tools

Tally

ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Job Title: Finance Head – Audit & Compliance

Experience: 8–12+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Finance Head – Audit & Compliance to lead the company’s financial operations, accounting, audit, taxation, compliance, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in handling audits, statutory compliance, financial controls, and overall finance management.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s complete finance and accounting functions.
• Manage internal, statutory, and tax audits and coordinate with auditors.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and MIS reports.
• Handle GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF, ESI and other statutory compliances.
• Monitor accounts payable, receivable, cash flow, banking, and fund management.
• Establish and maintain strong financial controls and accounting processes.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Identify financial risks and implement appropriate control measures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with management, auditors, consultants, banks, and government authorities.
• Monitor budgets, expenses, profitability, and financial performance.
• Lead and guide the finance/accounts team.
• Support management with financial analysis and strategic decision-making.
• Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of financial records.

Required Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of relevant experience in Finance, Accounts, Audit, and Compliance.
• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax, statutory audit, and financial reporting.
• Experience in managing audits and working with external auditors.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Tally / ERP / MS Excel and other accounting software.

Preferred Profile

• Candidates with Audit / CA firm experience will be preferred.
• Experience in handling finance independently at a senior level.
• Strong communication and team-management skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.