Chartered Accountant

We are seeking a highly experienced and result-driven Chartered Accountant (CA) with 1015 years of post-qualification experience to join our finance leadership team. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in financial strategy, governance, compliance, and stakeholder management, and will play a critical role in strengthening the organizations financial controls, reporting accuracy, and long-term financial planning.

This role is pivotal in ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial decision-making at a senior level.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Governance

• Lead and oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial statements including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and Cash Flow statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting to senior management, board members, investors, and statutory authorities.
• Establish and strengthen financial policies, internal controls, and reporting frameworks.

Audit & Compliance

• Head internal and external audit processes, including coordination with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, tax laws, accounting standards, and corporate governance norms.
• Proactively identify compliance risks and implement corrective and preventive controls.

Financial Analysis & Decision Support

• Lead financial analysis, MIS reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Provide strategic financial insights to leadership for business expansion, cost optimization, and profitability improvement.
• Develop advanced financial models, dashboards, and performance reports to support decision-making.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee end-to-end accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial transactions and month-end/year-end closures.
• Guide and mentor accounting and finance team members to ensure high performance and adherence to best practices.

Taxation & Regulatory Matters

• Lead tax planning, compliance, and reporting across direct and indirect taxes.
• Review and approve tax returns, assessments, audits, and litigation matters.
• Provide strategic advice on tax implications related to business decisions, structuring, and transactions.

Strategic Planning & Leadership

• Actively contribute to strategic financial planning, long-term budgeting, and business growth initiatives.
• Analyze financial trends, industry benchmarks, and market dynamics to support leadership decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency, revenue enhancement, and financial discipline.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory

Experience

• 1015 years of post-qualification experience in finance, accounting, audit, taxation, and compliance.
• Proven experience in senior finance roles, preferably handling large teams and complex financial operations.
• Experience in leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic financial planning is highly preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, analytical, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Deep knowledge of accounting standards, taxation laws, and regulatory frameworks.
• High proficiency in accounting systems, ERP platforms, and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments, manage multiple priorities, and meet critical deadlines.