Head Accounts & Taxation

Location: Mumbai
Department: Finance
Reporting To: HOD / CFO

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned finance skilled 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 recent 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
Strong 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 robust stakeholder management and business partnering skills.

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