Lead Accounts & Finance

Position – Lead Accounts & Finance
Location – WFH (Candidate should be from Delhi/NCR as some travel will be required)
Experience – Experience: 4 – 5 Years
Education – B. Com, M. Com, Chartered Accountant (CA) – Preferred
Salary – Best in Class

At AAPNA Infotech, finance is not just about numbers — it’s about building clean systems, strong compliance, and future-ready reporting that supports business growth.

We’re looking for a Lead Accountant (CA) who can take ownership of day-to-day accounting, statutory compliance, audits, MIS reporting, support finance automation + AI-ready dashboards & lead finance operations while guiding the team.

If you love structured work, clean books, and taking full ownership — this role is for you ✅

Your Role – What You’ll Do:
1) Accounting & Book Closure

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Maintain accurate books of accounts as per Indian GAAP

- Should have knowledge about US GAAP

- Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closures within timelines

- Perform ledger scrutiny, reconciliations, and journal entries

- Support preparation of financial statements (P&L;, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)

2) Revenue, Billing & Collections Support

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Support billing for IT services (T&M; / Fixed Price) and products

- Ensure accurate revenue recognition (with leadership guidance)

- Track unbilled revenue, accruals, and deferred income

- Support collections follow-ups and DSO tracking

- Lead and mentor junior accounting team members.

3) Statutory Compliance & Taxation (India)
Ensure timely statutory compliance for:

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GST (returns, reconciliations, notices)

- TDS (deductions, filings, Form 16/16A)

- PF, ESIC, Professional Tax

- Income Tax filings (support role)

- Coordinate with tax consultants and auditors

- Maintain audit-ready documentation

4) Payroll & Employee Cost Accounting

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Process monthly payroll accounting entries

- Reconcile payroll costs with HR records

- Track employee cost details like:

- CTC vs actual




- Bench / non-billable costs
- Fresher cost tracking (training + shadow period)

5) MIS, Reporting & Data Accuracy

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Prepare monthly MIS reports as per AVP – Finance guidance

- Ensure accuracy in:

- Project-wise costs
- Department-wise expenses
- Vendor spends

- Support finance dashboards using Power BI / Zoho Analytics

6) Vendor & Expense Management

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Manage vendor reconciliations and payments

- Validate expenses as per company policies

- Support cost analysis and optimization initiatives

7) Automation & AI Readiness (Important for AAPNA)

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Support finance automation initiatives (billing, MIS, reconciliations)

- Work on systems like Tally / Zoho / ERP tools

- Assist AVP – Finance in:

- Process documentation
- Data hygiene for AI dashboards
- No-code / low-code workflow improvements

8) ESOP Governance & Accounting

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Oversee ESOP structuring and ongoing administration

- Ensure compliance with Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and tax laws

- Review ESOP accounting (valuation, expense recognition, disclosures)

- Coordinate with external valuers, legal advisors, and auditors

- Support ESOP communication and employee queries

- Share periodic updates to Board / Audit Committee

9) Banking Operations & Reconciliations

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Oversee domestic and international remittances (RBI/FEMA compliance)

- Monitor cash positioning and fund availability

- Ensure timely bank reconciliations and closure of discrepancies

- Maintain documentation, audit trails, and strong internal controls

- Strengthen controls to prevent errors, delays, and fraud

10) Payroll Management

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Oversee end-to-end payroll processing and salary disbursement

- Validate attendance, leave, incentives, reimbursements, deductions

- Ensure secure salary slip distribution and payroll record maintenance

- Handle payroll queries in coordination with HR

- Ensure compliance for:

- TDS, Form 16 preparation and issuance
- PF, ESIC, and other payroll laws

11) USA & Australia Accounting & Taxation (Plus Point)

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Preparation of Annual Financial Statements

- Monthly / Quarterly Indirect Tax Returns

- Periodic bookkeeping

- Annual Tax Returns (Businesses + Individuals)

- Liaison with CA and auditors for tax and audit support

12) Labour & POSH Compliance
Ensure annual compliance with:

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POSH Act

- Payment of Wages Act

- Minimum Wages Act

- Maternity Benefit Act

- Bonus Act (including bonus return filing)

Key Stakeholders

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CEO / CHRO

- AVP – Finance

- Delivery & Project Managers

- Sales & Operations

- External Auditors & Consultants

What We’re Looking For

✅ Must Have

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4–5 years’ experience in accounting and finance.

- Experience in IT Services / Software company preferred

- Robust hands-on knowledge of:

- GST & TDS
- Month-end closing
- Accounting standards

- Good to Have

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SaaS / product company exposure

- ERP / finance automation tools experience

- Comfort working with dashboards, data, and analytics

Skills That Matter

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Strong accounting fundamentals

- High attention to detail & ownership

- Process-driven and disciplined execution

- Willingness to learn AI & automation tools

- Ability to work closely with senior leadership

Success Metrics (KPIs)

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Timely and accurate month-end closure

- Zero high-risk audit observations

- 100% compliance adherence

- Accurate MIS and dashboard reporting

- Contribution to finance automation & improvements

Important Note
✅ Candidate should be from Delhi/NCR for this particular role.

📌 Lead Accounts & Finance (India)
🏢 Aapna Infotech
📍 India