Accounts and Finance Head

Job Description:

THE ROLE The Accounts and Finance Head will lead the firm’s accounts and finance function end-to-end, manage the accounts team, and ensure accurate accounting, timely billing and collections, full statutory compliance and clear financial reporting to the Partners. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES         Accounting & finalisation: monthly closing, finalisation of accounts, and preparation of P&L and balance sheet. Tax & compliance: TDS and income tax — computation, payment, returns, notices and assessments. Billing & receivables: client invoicing, receivables, ageing, credit control and follow-up for outstanding fees. Payables & foreign payments: vendor and supplier payments, including remittances to foreign associates through an authorised dealer bank under FEMA, with withholding and related declarations/certificates. Payroll: payroll processing and related statutory compliance. Budget, cash flow & MIS: annual budget, cash-flow planning, bank reconciliation and monthly MIS for the Partners. Audit & controls: coordination of statutory and internal audits, and strengthening internal controls. Team leadership: supervision, allocation and review of the accounts team’s work across offices. REQUIREMENTS       B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance); CA Intermediate preferred. 12–15+ years in accounts and finance, with at least 5 years leading a team or heading the function. Proven experience in finalisation, audits, GST/TDS and payroll compliance. Strong working knowledge of Tally and an ERP/accounting system, with good Excel and MIS skills. Experience in a law firm, professional-services firm or other client-billing environment, and with foreign remittances, will be an advantage. High integrity and confidentiality, with clear communication and a hands-on approach.