Accounts Manager - EV Manufacturing Startup - CA (5-8 yrs)

Our client is building a new energy ecosystem with the ground-up development of a fundamentally better electric motorcycle, battery, and associated battery charging network to drive a better customer experience.

Their mission is to accelerate the energy transition and democratize the benefits across Africa, India, and Latin America, with a focus on East Africa as a starting point. The team includes Tesla, Apple, Google, Ola Electric, Live Wire, Lucid Motors, Bolt, SRAM, Sun Mobility, Exponent Energy, Safe Boda, and Microsoft.

Position - Accounts Manager (CA Compulsory & Manufacturing Industry exp. preferably in a Startup)

Location - Bangalore

Salary - 16 - 25 L

Role:

- Seeking an Accounts Manager to manage and oversee financial operations in India, reporting directly to the CFO. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in accounting and financial management, with strong knowledge of local compliance, tax laws, and financial reporting standards.

- This role is essential in ensuring that the Company's financial operations in India run smoothly, transparently, and efficiently, supporting our ambitious mission to drive the electric transition in India, East Africa, and beyond.

Responsibilities:

- Manage all financial operations for the Company's India and global entities, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and reconciliations.

- Prepare, analyze, and present financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations.

- Support implementation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly internal reporting and budgeting processes.

- Maintain budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure alignment with company financial objectives.

. Ensure compliance with all local tax regulations, including GST and corporate taxes, and liaise with tax authorities as needed.

- Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely submission of required documentation.

- Establish and improve financial processes and controls to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.

- Work closely with the global finance team to align local operations with the Company's broader financial goals.

Candidate Profile:

- 5-8 years of experience in accounting or financial management in India, preferably at a fast-growing manufacturing industry startup.

- A CA (Chartered Accountant) qualification or equivalent is required.

- Deep knowledge of Indian state-level and central tax laws, financial regulations, and reporting standards.

- Experience with manufacturing, supply chain, export/import, inventory finance, and intercompany transfer pricing.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, high attention to detail and accuracy.

- Proven ability to manage financial operations, improve processes, and implement controls.

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with global and local teams.

- High reliability, integrity, and confidentiality level in handling financial information.

- Self-starter with an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, unstructured work environment.

Preferred:

1. Experience in the electric vehicle, clean energy, manufacturing, or technology sectors.

2. Familiarity with Odoo as an ERP, accounting software, or other equivalent ERPs.

3. Exposure to managing accounts for both product and service-based business models.