Accounts & Finance Head

Job Title: Finance, Accounts & Compliance.

Job Type:Full Time

Location:Bhopal

Joining: Immidately

About BhartAgroLink

BhartAgroLink is a comprehensive agri-tech marketplace aimed at transforming India's agricultural ecosystem by connecting farmers, input providers, buyers, and service partners across the value chain. Our platform enables streamlined B2B and B2C agri-commerce, offering agricultural products, tools, inputs, and services in one digital destination.

Objective

To provide a one-stop, end-to-end financial and compliance solution for BhartAgroLink, encompassing bookkeeping, financial reporting, taxation, legal compliance, payroll, vendor/customer finance ops, and investor readiness. This partner or role is responsible for building a strong financial foundation aligned with the company's growth and regulatory obligations.

Scope of Responsibilities:

1. Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate, real-time books of accounts in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).
• Record daily transactions (sales, purchases, expenses, payments, receivables).
• Manage inventory accounting and cost allocation.Ensure timely bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring.
• Implement and maintain accounting software (Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or equivalent).

2. Financial Reporting & MIS

• Prepare periodic financial statements:
• Profit & Loss Account
• Balance Sheet
• Cash Flow Statement
• Deliver monthly/quarterly MIS reports to management.
• Set up dashboards and financial KPIs to track performance.
• Support cost center accounting and financial analysis.

3. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop annual and quarterly financial budgets.
• Provide rolling cash flow forecasts and fund requirement projections.
• Conduct burn rate and runway analysis.
• Support ROI tracking across marketing, inventory, and operational functions.

4. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• File monthly/quarterly GST returns and manage input tax credit.
• Deduct, deposit, and file TDS returns .
• File income tax returns for the company and assist directors, if applicable.
• Coordinate all statutory, internal, and tax audits.
• Maintain records and compliance under Shop & Establishment, FSSAI, and other applicable registrations.

5. ROC & MCA Regulatory Compliance

• Handle all company law compliance including:
• Annual return filing
• Director KYC
• Board resolutions and AGM minutes
• Ensure full compliance under Companies Act, 2013.
• Liaise with CA/CS/legal partners to ensure timely filings and regulatory accuracy.

6. Vendor & Customer Finance Operations

• Automate invoicing, manage credit/debit notes, and payment follow-ups.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable cycles.
• Reconcile customer/vendor ledgers and payments.
• Support integration of finance with order management systems and sales ops.

7. Payroll & Employee Compliance (If Applicable)

• Process monthly payroll including salaries, reimbursements, and advances.
• Manage statutory payroll compliances – PF, ESIC, PT.
• File related returns and ensure labour law adherence.

8. Investor Readiness & Financial Due Diligence

• Prepare investor-ready financial reports and documents.
• Support due diligence during fundraising and maintain clean cap tables.
• Provide all financial data and audit support to external investors or VCs.

9. Revenue Model & Commission Structure Development

• Analyze category margins, customer behavior, vendor costs, and platform economics.
• Propose and define revenue streams, including (but not limited to):
• Product sales commissions (by category/vendor)
• Vendor subscription fees
• Fulfilment and logistics fees
• Ad placements / featured listings
• Fintech revenue (e.g., financing, insurance, input credit)
• Build the commission matrix: define commission % per category or service.
• Benchmark with industry leaders and adapt to market conditions.
• Recommend pricing strategy and discount policies for margin protection.
• Ensure legal and tax compliance of all models implemented.
• Track unit economics and improve contribution margins over time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20, ₹35,000.00 per month