Finance & Accounts Manager

About the role:

Role Overview:

As a Finance & Accounts Manager at MAD, you will lead the financial functions of the company, handling everything from strategic budgeting and forecasting to daily financial tasks. Youll work closely with the leadership team, including the founders and department heads, to ensure financial stability, compliance, and growth. Your role is essential in driving both operational efficiency and the financial success of the agency.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute core financial operations such as invoicing, payroll, vendor payments, and accounts receivable collections.
• Utilize Tally Software and other accounting platforms to manage financial records and reports with precision.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, including Provident Fund (PF), Professional Tax (PT), and Goods and Services Tax (GST).
• Develop financial models that support business planning and decision-making processes.
• Oversee the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring accurate financial reports are provided to key stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage cash flow to optimize working capital and ensure financial liquidity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the client's finance team.
• Implement and refine financial policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and operational best practices.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive financial efficiency by managing costing activities.
• Collaborate across departments to find process improvement opportunities and drive automation for better operational efficiency.
• Prepare audit-ready schedules and documentation for annual financial statements.
• Support process documentation and contribute to internal control evaluations.

Your Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Proficient in Tally software (very important)
• Strong Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets skills
• Strong experience in building and managing finance functions, ideally in an advertising or services business
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and take on a generalist role.
• Deep understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, with a keen eye for detail.

About MAD:

At MAD, were more than a digital agency were a creative collective blending design and storytelling to craft scroll-stopping, thumb-pausing brand moments. Our team works across industries, turning briefs into bold, strategic campaigns that dont just look good they perform.

Location: Koramangala, Bangalore (Hybrid)

Experience: 5+ years

Benefits at MAD:

Weve worked hard to foster a flexible and employee-friendly culture. Here are some policies were proud to offer:

• Hybrid Working Model: We work in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Mondays and Thursdays are remote, but you're welcome to come in if you prefer.
• Medical Insurance: Health Insurance and accident coverage for all.
• Paid Extended Medical Leave: We recognise that there may be times when you can't come to the office due to medical reasons. Rest assured, your sick leave will remain intact.
• Annual Reset Leave: Every year end we make sure we give you time off before a new year comes in, these are usually 5-7 days at the end of the year.
• Extended Work from Home: Many of us at MAD come from all over the country, and when it's time to head home, we embrace the flexibility to work from wherever suits you best!
• Compensatory Offs: If you work beyond regular hours, you'll receive compensatory time off and reimbursement for travel and meals.