Accounts Head

Organization: EcoKranti – Art of Living

Position: Head – Accounts & Finance

Experience: 6–10 years

Location: Bengaluru

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting To: Senior Management / CEO / Leadership Team

About EcoKranti

EcoKranti is an initiative of Art of Living focused on creating sustainable, socially impactful and environmentally responsible solutions. The organization works across programs and initiatives that require strong financial governance, operational efficiency and transparent financial management.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Head – Accounts & Finance to lead the organization's accounting and finance function.

The role will be responsible for ensuring accurate books of accounts, timely statutory compliance, financial reporting, budgeting, cash-flow management, audit coordination, internal controls and financial planning.

The ideal candidate should be both strategic and hands-on, capable of independently managing the finance function while working closely with management, program teams, HR, vendors, auditors and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities1. Accounting & Financial Management

- Lead day-to-day accounting and finance operations.
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.
- Oversee maintenance of ledgers, journals, accounts payable, receivables and bank reconciliations.
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing of accounts.
- Review accounting entries and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and organizational policies.
- Maintain proper documentation and financial records.
- Develop and strengthen accounting processes and controls.

2. Financial Reporting & MIS
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and MIS reports.
- Provide management with meaningful financial analysis and insights.
- Prepare budget-versus-actual analysis and highlight significant variances.
- Develop project/program-wise financial reports wherever required.
- Track expenditure against approved budgets.
- Present financial information to senior management in a clear and decision-oriented manner.

3. Budgeting & Financial Planning
- Lead the annual budgeting and financial planning process.
- Work with program and operational teams to prepare realistic budgets.
- Monitor actual expenditure against approved budgets.
- Identify cost optimization and efficiency opportunities.
- Prepare cash-flow forecasts and ensure adequate liquidity.
- Support management in financial decision-making and resource allocation.

4. Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure timely compliance with applicable taxation and financial regulations.
- Oversee GST, TDS and other applicable statutory compliances.
- Coordinate with tax consultants and other professional advisors.
- Ensure proper maintenance of statutory records and documentation.
- Monitor changes in applicable laws and assess their impact on the organization.




- Ensure compliance with applicable requirements relating to charitable/non-profit organizations, where relevant.

5. Audit & Assurance
- Coordinate statutory, internal and other audits.
- Prepare audit schedules, supporting documents and financial information.
- Act as the primary finance point of contact for auditors.
- Ensure timely closure of audit observations.
- Strengthen internal financial controls based on audit findings.
- Maintain an audit-ready financial documentation system.

6. Internal Controls & Governance
- Establish and monitor strong financial controls.
- Review payment authorization, procurement and expense processes.
- Ensure segregation of duties and appropriate approval mechanisms.
- Monitor financial risks and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop SOPs for accounting, payments, expenses, procurement and financial reporting.
- Prevent financial leakages, errors and control weaknesses.

7. Cash, Banking & Treasury
- Manage banking operations and bank relationships.
- Monitor daily/weekly cash positions.
- Prepare and monitor cash-flow forecasts.
- Ensure timely vendor, employee and statutory payments.
- Review bank reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
- Ensure optimum utilization of available funds.

8. Vendor & Payables Management
- Oversee vendor invoice verification and payment processes.
- Ensure proper documentation and approval before payments.
- Monitor outstanding payables and ageing.
- Work with procurement and operations teams to improve payment efficiency.
- Support negotiation and cost optimization with vendors where required.

9. Project / Program Finance
- Monitor finances of various EcoKranti projects and programs.
- Track project-wise budgets, expenses and utilization.
- Ensure expenses are aligned with approved objectives and budgets.
- Prepare project financial statements and utilization reports where required.
- Support program teams with financial planning and controls.

10. Team Management
- Lead, supervise and mentor the accounts/finance team.
- Define responsibilities, processes and performance expectations.
- Review team deliverables and ensure timely completion.
- Build a culture of accuracy, accountability and financial discipline.
- Identify training and development needs of the finance team.

11. Management Support
- Provide financial inputs for strategic and operational decisions.
- Support management in evaluating new projects, investments and initiatives.
- Prepare financial models and business cases when required.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process automation.
- Act as a trusted financial advisor to the leadership team.

Key Deliverables / KPIs




- 100% timely statutory compliance.
- Accurate and timely monthly financial closure.
- Timely submission of monthly/quarterly MIS.
- Effective budgetary control and variance management.
- Strong audit compliance with minimal unresolved observations.
- Accurate cash-flow forecasting.
- Timely vendor and statutory payments.
- Solid internal financial controls.
- Reduction of accounting errors and manual processes.
- Improved financial visibility for management.
- Timely and accurate project/program financial reporting.

Candidate ProfileEducational Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or related field.
- CA / CMA / MBA Finance or equivalent professional qualification will be an advantage.

Experience
- 6–10 years of relevant experience in accounts and finance.
- Experience in independently managing an accounting/finance function is preferred.
- Experience in NGOs, social-impact organizations, charitable institutions, foundations, development organizations or mission-driven organizations will be an advantage.
- Experience handling audits, taxation, budgeting and MIS is essential.

Technical Skills

Strong working knowledge of

- Accounting principles and financial reporting
- GST and TDS
- Income Tax and applicable statutory requirements
- Budgeting and financial planning
- MIS and financial analysis
- Bank reconciliation
- Audit management
- Cash-flow management
- Internal financial controls
- Excel / Google Sheets
- Accounting/ERP software such as Tally, Zoho Books, SAP, Oracle or similar

Behavioural Competencies
- High integrity and ethical standards
- Strong attention to detail
- Ownership and accountability
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Ability to work independently
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Process-oriented mindset
- Commitment to social and environmental impact

Preferred Profile The ideal candidate is someone who can build and run the finance function rather than only process transactions.

We are particularly looking for a professional who can:

Accounting → Compliance → Controls → MIS → Budgeting → Cash Flow → Audit → Financial Strategy while maintaining a high level of integrity and transparency.

Why Join EcoKranti?

- Opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organization.
- Opportunity to build and strengthen finance systems for a growing social-impact initiative.
- Exposure to diverse programs and projects.
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.
- Meaningful role combining professional growth with social and environmental impact.

Salary: Competitive / As per experience and organizational norms.

Application: Interested candidates may share their updated CV along with current compensation, expected compensation and notice period.

Pay: From ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Food provided

Work Location: In person

📌 Accounts Head (Bengaluru)
🏢 Ecokranti
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