Head - Finance & Accounts (10-15 yrs)

Responsibilities

Job Description:

Overseeing and managing the financial operations and accounting functions of the organization, guiding financial decisions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving the financial health of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Planning:

- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organization's goals

- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes

- Provide financial insights and recommendations to the Management for informed decision-making

Financial reporting:

- Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analyses

- Monitor key financial metrics and variances, and provide explanations and corrective actions as needed

Treasury & Cash Management:

- Manage cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs

- Monitor banking activities and manage relationships with financial institutions

- Enabling capital for the growth journey of the organisation.

Risk Management & Compliances:

- Identify financial risks and opportunities and develop strategies to mitigate risks

- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, laws, and standards, Compliance for India and China entity

- Accounting: Supervise accounting team responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and other accounting functions. Cost accounting. Inventory Management.

- Financial Controls: Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets and maintain data integrity

- Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support business decisions, including investment opportunities, cost reduction strategies, and pricing models

- Leadership: Team and Stakeholder Management: Lead the team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Production, Project Operations, Sales to drive financial alignment with business objectives

E. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

- Master's degree (MBA) or professional accounting qualification (CA)

- Proven experience (8+ years) in progressively responsible financial management roles, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership position

- Strong knowledge of financial principles, regulations, and best practices

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

- Proficiency in financial software and systems; advanced knowledge of Excel

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and stakeholder management