Accounts HOD / Finance & Accounts Manager

Role & Responsibilities

- Lead and manage the complete Finance & Accounts function of the organisation, including a team of accountants and finance executives.
- Supervise day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely closure of books.
- Take ownership of monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing and finalisation of accounts.
- Prepare and review Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements, schedules and financial reports.
- Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, statutory filings, audits and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate and manage statutory audit, tax audit, internal audit and financial due-diligence requirements.
- Review and control accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, vendor payments and customer outstanding.
- Monitor working capital, cash flow, fund utilisation and overall financial health of the organisation.
- Prepare MIS reports, management dashboards, budgets, forecasts and variance analysis for management review.
- Establish strong internal controls and accounting processes to minimise errors, leakages and financial risks.
- Review and approve accounting entries, reconciliations, provisions, accruals, depreciation and other period-end adjustments.
- Ensure timely bank, ledger, customer, vendor, GST and other statutory reconciliations.
- Work closely with management, auditors, bankers, tax consultants and other financial advisors.
- Guide, train and evaluate the Accounts & Finance team and ensure clear allocation of responsibilities.
- Identify process gaps and implement improvements in accounting systems, controls and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards and applicable financial regulations.
- Support management in financial planning, cost control,



profitability analysis and strategic financial decisions.
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity of all financial and business information.

Preferred Candidate Profile

- CA / CMA / M.Com / MBA Finance or equivalent qualification; CA preferred.
- 815 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts, with substantial experience in a managerial/HOD role.
- Robust hands-on expertise in finalisation of accounts and financial reporting.
- Excellent understanding of GST, TDS, Income Tax, statutory compliance and audit processes.
- Proven experience in independently handling Balance Sheet, P&L;, cash flow, provisions, reconciliations and year-end closing.
- Strong knowledge of working capital management, receivables, payables, cash flow and financial controls.
- Experience in preparing and analysing MIS, budgets, forecasts and management reports.
- Should have the ability to independently manage and develop a team of Accounts & Finance professionals.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Good command over Tally / ERP / accounting software and MS Excel; experience with ERP systems will be an advantage.
- Should be organised, detail-oriented, commercially aware and capable of working directly with senior management.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams, auditors, consultants, banks, customers and vendors.
- Candidate should demonstrate ownership, integrity, accuracy and accountability for the complete finance function.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should be capable of independently heading the entire Accounts & Finance department, leading the team, ensuring timely finalisation and statutory compliance, controlling working capital and cash flow, and providing management with accurate financial information for business decision-making.

📌 Account Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Carol India
📍 Mumbai