Head of Accounting & Taxation

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned finance professional to head the overall accounting and taxation process.

Reporting to the Finance Director, India & South Asia, the Head of Accounting & Taxation would be responsible for & not restricted to the following :

• Manage end-to-end accounting operations, including Billing, Accounts Receivable (A / R), Accounts Payable (A / P), General Ledger (GL), Cost Accounting, and Revenue Recognition.
• Oversee the execution of day-to-day financial transactions to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop, document, and enforce accounting policies, SOPs, and internal control mechanisms to safeguard company assets and maintain data integrity.
• Streamline and improve accounting systems, processes, and controls for better efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead the month-end and year-end financial close process.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Provide detailed financial reports and MIS dashboards for internal stakeholders and management.
• Analyse financial data to monitor expenditures, assess performance, and forecast revenues.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes in alignment with strategic goals.
• Support decision-making through data-driven financial modelling and scenario planning.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and central government regulations, including direct and indirect taxation.
• Manage all statutory reporting, tax filings, and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate internal, statutory, and external audits; ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Research and apply technical accounting standards (e.g., IND AS, IFRS) to ensure compliance and mitigate accounting risks.
• Evaluate financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Formulate and execute financial strategies that align with the company’s long-term goals.
• Manage capital structure, including handling of private equity, ECB loans, NCDs, and international financing sources.
• Provide strategic inputs for investment decisions, cost optimization, and capital allocation.
• Lead the Finance, Accounts, MIS, and Taxation functions, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and ensure alignment of financial goals.
• Take on additional controllership responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills Required :

Apply : Interested applicants can email their resumes at chandani.veera@believe.com or reach out to us at +91 9987373636.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Benefits @Believe :

Flexibility – Just punch in leaves, not intime and out time

Office perks  – a game of foosball, table tennis to bat the afternoon lacklustre, free event pass for exclusive and limited shows, music subscription, etc

Wellbeing – Caring by EUTELMED, professionals are at your disposal for advice and support, in your own language and culture

Transperancy – engaged in secondary activity just disclose it to us

Sustainability – You can be a part of CSR program, represent yourself as a #shaper and contribute to a better future.

Disclaimer :

Believe strongly promotes equal treatment regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies