Urgent Requirement For Finance Head

ABP Empower; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ABP Empower in India (Chandigarh) seeks a Finance Head to oversee full cycle accounting, A/P/Cash flow and financial planning. You will lead a team, drive budgets and forecasts, and ensure compliance with tax authorities.

The ideal candidate holds a postgraduate degree with 15–20 years of experience in accounting and finance, and excels in leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Proven experience managing direct reports and leading finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and managerial accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full cycle accounting: A/P and A/R, ledger, and month-end close.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure statutory compliance.

Skills

Accounting principles

Managerial accounting

Leadership

Team management

Forecasting

Budgeting

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Post Graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities: Oversee full cycle accounting functions, including accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Ensure compliance with Indian tax authorities Lead all financial planning and analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability: The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he, she, or they can perform the job's essential functions: Requires the ability to learn, and manage the responsibilities of the position Requires working knowledge and application of accounting principles, managerial accounting. Ability to work collaboratively and act in a lead role within a team environment Requires the ability to direct, train, and coordinate staff and establish and maintain cooperativeworking relationships with the team, contractors, and other third-party representatives Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities and respond in a dynamic workenvironment Requires the ability to develop and administer budgets Take the initiative and ownership of projects, assignments, and programs in their entirety Ability to make interpret, problem-solve and make decisions based on analytical data Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in decision-making Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, planning, and process developmentskills Ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively handle sensitive information with sound judgment,tact, and discretion Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications and other key tools

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: The Head of Finance must have a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or other related field. Minimum of two years of experience managing direct reports Working knowledge and business application accounting principles, managerial accounting, andfinance principles Demonstrated history of strong project management and organizational skills; ability to independentlymanage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks with exceptional attention to detail Demonstrated strength in team management; passion for supporting and developing staff;strongability to motivate team members and assess performance Oversee company billing, collections, monthly bank account, and cash flow on a day-to-day basis Maintain efficient control over assets, liabilities, revenue, and costs, ensuring compliance with keyrequirements Maintain control overthe assets, liabilities, income, and expenditures and provide management with anoverview of the overall performance of the organization Liaise withboth Internal and External Audit and Compliance Reviews, ensuring that aneffective programof organization auditis in place and corrective action is promptly taken where required. Ensures Directors receive timely monthly reports and collaborates with them to ensure financial, andoperational performance. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and end-of-year financial reportsfor business reviews. Handle investments and assess/mitigate organizationalrisks Work cross-functionally with the leadership team to support any financial or claim inquiries Actively take part in training the team to ensure that all team members are of the same standard Lead a team of 4 Accounts Officers and be responsible fortheir performance & the overall finance dept. Track financial transactions via the internal purchase ordersyst

Job Details

• Experience

  15 - 20 Years

• No. of Openings

  2

• Education

  Post Graduate

• Role

  Finance Head

• Industry Type

  Advertising / MR / PR / Events

• Gender

  Male

• Job Country

  India

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office

• Face Interview Location

  Chandigarh