Head Accounts & Taxation

Location: Mumbai

Department: Finance

Reporting To: HOD / CFO

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned finance professional to lead the Accounts & Taxation function for a leading NBFC. The role will be responsible for ensuring accuracy, integrity, regulatory compliance, financial governance, tax management, audit readiness, and automation of finance processes while acting as a strategic partner to business leadership.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end financial accounting, monthly/quarterly/year-end closures, and Board/Investor MIS reporting.
- Ensure compliance with IND AS, Schedule III requirements, and NBFC accounting standards.
- Manage RBI regulatory reporting, prudential returns, inspections, and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee direct and indirect taxation, including Corporate Tax, GST, TDS, tax assessments, and litigation management.
- Design and strengthen Internal Financial Controls (IFC/ICFR), RCSA programs, and finance governance frameworks.
- Lead statutory, internal, tax, concurrent, and RBI audits, ensuring timely closure of observations.
- Drive finance transformation, automation, ERP/LMS integration, and process digitalization initiatives.
- Partner with business, risk, operations,



and technology teams to support new products and business growth.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing Accounts & Taxation team while fostering a culture of compliance and excellence.

Key Skills

- Financial Accounting & Reporting
- IND AS & Schedule III Compliance
- RBI/NBFC Regulatory Reporting
- Direct & Indirect Taxation (GST, TDS, Corporate Tax)
- Internal Financial Controls (IFC/ICFR)
- Audit & Regulatory Inspection Management
- ECL Modelling & Provisioning
- Financial Systems, ERP & Process Automation
- Risk & Control Frameworks
- Stakeholder Management & Team Leadership
- Solid analytical, governance, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications & Experience

- Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
- 8+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably within NBFC/HFC organizations.
- Strong expertise in IND AS, Schedule III, RBI regulations, and tax laws.
- Experience in high-growth NBFC environments with exposure to scale-based regulatory frameworks.
- Hands-on experience in ECL modelling, IFC/ICFR frameworks, and regulatory reporting systems.
- Demonstrated leadership capability with strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills.

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