LEAD School | General Manager Finance | mumbai

4 days ago


mumbai, India LEAD School Full time

LEAD Group was founded in 2012 in Mumbai. We partner with Private K-12 Schools across the country, providing them academic and technology products that visibly improve their student’s learning. Our mission is to empower India by making an excellent education affordable and accessible to every child. We do this through an integrated education system that brings together world-class curriculum and pedagogy, developed after years of research and analysis of successful school systems across the globe, with a multi-modal framework, delivered seamlessly through tech.


LEAD is the market leader and the fastest-growing School Edtech company in India. LEAD has seen rapid adoption with its products serving 8000 schools and transforming learning outcomes for 4 million students across the country. It is still early days, with the company at less than 5% penetration and aiming to serve 60,000 schools and 25 million students by 2028. LEAD is a values-driven organization. Integrity, Growth Mindset, Being the Cause, Courage, Empathy, Excellence with Velocity, Live the Mission, Customer Centricity & We are a Tribe are its core values.


Role:

General Manager (General Ledger & Audits)


Purpose of the Job:

To oversee and ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance in adherence to Ind AS, manage end-to-end accounting operations, audits, and internal controls, while driving process improvements, supporting investor relations, and providing strategic financial insights to achieve organizational goals.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare financial statements and submit periodic results per Ind AS.
  • Oversee all technical accounting and GL activities, ensuring accuracy in monthly close processes, including reconciliation of balance sheets, cash flow, and P&L accounts, along with maintaining necessary backups.
  • Manage statutory, internal, and external departmental audits, as well as due diligence activities.
  • Ensure implementation and adherence to internal control frameworks across the organization.
  • Demonstrate strong expertise in sub-function areas , including revenue and COGS accounting, accounts receivable, payables, fixed assets, and inventory management.
  • Ensure compliance with all legal and statutory requirements, such as the Companies Act and MCA.
  • Prepare and present investor reports and support lender communications.
  • Develop and implement financial processes and SOPs.
  • Conduct variance analysis of periodic accounts with AOP and budgets, identifying deviations and providing explanations and recommendations.
  • Exhibit strong business partnering and project management skills.
  • Lead automation and process simplification initiatives to enhance efficiency.


Ideal Experience Profile:

  • Chartered Accountant with minimum 6 years of experience (preference to first or second attempt pass-outs).
  • Minimum 2 years of experience or articleship with any of the BIG 4 accounting firms.
  • Strong knowledge of SAP.
  • Experience in a similar role within a mid to large sized organization.


Location: Mumbai



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