Head Accounts and Finance

Role Overview:

The 
Head of Accounts & Finance
 will be responsible for leading the financial strategy, planning, operations, and management of the company. This senior leadership role requires a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in the 
real estate industry
, capable of overseeing all financial activities, ensuring compliance, optimizing financial performance, and providing strategic financial direction to support business growth and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and implement short-term and long-term financial strategies aligned with the companys goals.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Conduct variance analysis and present financial insights to the leadership team for informed decision-making.
• Evaluate financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.

2. Accounting & Financial Reporting:

• Oversee accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, fixed assets, and payroll coordination.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).
• Supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets.

3. Finance Operations & Activities:

• Drive day-to-day finance operations including payment processing, vendor management, and reconciliations.
• Lead financial analysis related to cost management, pricing, capital expenditures, and financial modeling.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in financial operations.
• Oversee procurement-related financial approvals, vendor bill clearance, and contract compliance.

4. Taxation & Statutory Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including 
  GST, TDS, Income Tax, and RERA
  .
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, and legal advisors for audits, filings, and assessments.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely updates to internal processes and policies.

5. Cash Flow & Fund Management:

• Monitor and manage daily, weekly, and monthly cash flows to ensure business liquidity and working capital adequacy.
• Handle treasury operations including fund allocation, investment planning, and interest rate optimization.
• Manage banking relationships, oversee fund raising, and ensure compliance with loan covenants and repayment schedules.

6. Project Financial Oversight:

• Collaborate with project and construction teams to develop and monitor 
  project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and cost controls
  .
• Analyze project-wise profitability and suggest corrective measures to improve margins.
• Ensure timely billing, collection tracking, and revenue recognition in line with progress.

7. MIS & Business Intelligence:

• Prepare and review periodic 
  MIS reports
  , dashboards, financial models, and key performance metrics.
• Support business decision-making with timely and accurate financial analysis and insight reports.
• Develop BI tools and reports for senior management to track financial and operational performance.

8. Team Leadership & Development:

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing finance and accounts team.
• Promote knowledge sharing, learning, and capability development.
• Conduct performance appraisals, skill-gap assessments, and succession planning.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience, with at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role within the 
  real estate sector
  .
• Strong expertise in Indian accounting standards, taxation, regulatory compliance, and real estate financial structuring.
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Tally, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Excel/financial modeling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

CTC: Upto 20 LPA