Head of Finance & Accounts

Ample Success HR; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 3,317,000 - 5,970,000; Full time

Job summary

Ample Success HR is seeking a Head – Finance & Accounts to lead the finance function across two brands from Mumbai, with occasional travel to support business needs. You will drive financial discipline, governance, and scalable processes while partnering with founders to enable growth.

The role requires CA with 10–15 years post-qualification experience, including leadership in FP&A, budgeting and statutory compliance, and a proven ability to build strong financial controls in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• CA with 10–15 years post-qualification experience.
• 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven FP&A, P&L, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, cash flow management.
• Experience coordinating with CS, auditors, banks and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance & Accounts function across brands with strategic financial leadership.
• Mentor and develop the finance team; ensure timely accounting operations and statutory filings.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, treasury, cash flow, and working capital management.
• Prepare monthly MIS, financial statements, variance analysis for business insights.
• Ensure monthly/quarterly/annual closings and maintenance of books.
• Strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, governance, and SOPs.
• Partner with Sales, Procurement, Operations, HR to improve profitability and costs.
• Oversee taxation (GST, TDS, Income Tax) and payroll coordination with HR.
• Ensure compliance with GST, Tax, PF, ESIC, ROC, and other registrations.
• Coordinate with CS, auditors, banks, regulators; lead audits and close observations.
• Manage banking relationships, intercompany reconciliations, liquidity planning.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

CA with 10–15 years post-qualification experience

Tools

Tally Prime

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Role: Head – Finance & AccountsJob Location: Kanjurmarg, Central Mumbai (Primary) & Marine Drive, South Mumbai (Occasional travel as per business requirements)The Role:As the Head – Finance & Accounts, you will lead the Finance & Accounts function across both brands, ensuring financial discipline, statutory compliance, governance, and operational excellence. You will work closely with the Founder and leadership team to drive strategic decision-making, optimize business performance, strengthen financial controls, and build scalable financial processes that support long-term growth.

What would you be required to do?

• Lead the Finance & Accounts function across Design First and The Quarry, providing strategic financial leadership and supporting key business decisions.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Finance & Accounts team, ensuring timely and accurate execution of accounting operations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, petty cash, employee reimbursements, vendor payments, banking transactions, reconciliations, statutory filings, and financial reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, treasury, cash flow management, working capital, and fund allocation across both businesses.
• Prepare and review monthly MIS reports, financial statements, cash flow reports, Revenue, EBITDA, Gross Margin, Net Margin, Overheads, and variance analysis to provide meaningful business insights.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing, along with accurate maintenance of books of accounts.
• Establish and strengthen accounting policies, internal financial controls, governance frameworks, SOPs, and financial reporting processes.
• Partner with Sales, Procurement, Operations, HR, and other business functions to improve profitability, optimize costs, and enhance commercial decision‑making.
• Oversee direct and indirect taxation, including GST, TDS, Income Tax, advance tax, statutory returns, annual filings, reconciliations, assessments, and related compliances.
• Review and approve payroll in coordination with the HR team, ensuring accurate salary processing, statutory deductions, Full & Final settlements, reimbursements, and effective management of the payroll partner.
• Ensure timely compliance with all statutory, regulatory, financial, labour, and corporate requirements, including GST, Income Tax, TDS, PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, ROC, Shops & Establishments, Labour Welfare Fund, and other applicable registrations, renewals, licenses and filings.
• Coordinate with Company Secretaries, Chartered Accountants, auditors, legal advisors, banks, consultants, and regulatory authorities on financial, statutory and corporate matters.
• Lead statutory, internal, tax, and other financial audits while ensuring timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Manage banking relationships, collections, vendor payments, liquidity planning, and monthly reconciliation of intercompany transactions and balances.
• Oversee all business insurance policies, including Group Mediclaim, Marine Insurance, Directors & Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance, Fire & Asset Insurance, Workmen Compensation Insurance, Professional Indemnity Insurance, and other business‑related insurance policies, ensuring timely renewals, claims management and adequate coverage.
• Maintain accurate financial, statutory, insurance, and legal documentation while driving continuous improvements in financial systems, governance, and operational efficiency.
• Lead strategic finance initiatives and support finance‑related activities across affiliated entities, business verticals, and special projects as assigned by the Founder and leadership team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 10–15 years of post‑qualification experience, including at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in Commercial Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, cash flow management, and working capital.
• Strong experience in accounting, taxation, statutory compliance, audits, financial reporting, and corporate governance.
• Experience in coordinating with Company Secretaries (CS), auditors, legal advisors, banks, and regulatory authorities.
• Prior experience in project‑based industries such as Interior Design, Construction, Real Estate, Manufacturing, EPC, or similar sectors will be preferred.
• Experience working in a startup or high‑growth organization will be an added advantage.

Skills & Qualities

• Strong working knowledge of Tally Prime, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to build scalable financial processes, strengthen governance, and drive continuous improvements.

Personality – What this role requires

• High ownership and accountability.
• Integrity and strong ethical standards.
• Business‑oriented mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a collaborative and hands‑on approach.
• Calm under pressure with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Work Timings

• Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
• Saturday: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Half Day)