Head Accountant

Job Title : Head of Accounting

Location :  Bangalore, India

Experience :  15–20 years

Qualification :  Graduate / Postgraduate in Commerce or related field

Type :  Full-time | On-site

About Us

We are a fast-growing startup with 3 years of operations, serving clients across geographies with a strong focus on digital delivery and scalable platforms. As we expand, we are looking to strengthen our financial backbone with a capable, process-oriented, and hands-on Head of Accounting to take ownership of our finance operations.

Role Summary

We are looking for a seasoned accounting professional to lead and manage our end-to-end accounting function. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong grasp of core accounting, billing, cash flow, and compliance processes. You will be responsible for ensuring financial integrity, establishing best-in-class processes, and delivering timely MIS to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

Oversee the day-to-day accounting function including general ledger, AR, AP, bank reconciliation, and journal entries.

Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and reconciliations.

Maintain compliance with statutory regulations and internal controls.

Process Development & Controls

Design and implement SOPs across all finance sub-functions (billing, payables, receivables, cash management).

Introduce automation wherever feasible and ensure accuracy and timeliness in reporting.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

Manage daily, weekly, and monthly cash flows.

Work with business leaders to project working capital requirements and funding needs.

Management Reporting

Prepare monthly MIS and dashboards for senior leadership.

Conduct variance analysis and offer insights on financial performance.

Tech & Tools Exposure

Lead migration or optimization of financial platforms such as  Zoho Books ,  Tally , or other cloud-based tools.

Leverage these platforms for efficient tracking, analytics, and compliance.

Audit & Compliance

Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and internal stakeholders for annual audits and tax filings.

Ensure timely filing of GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements.

Team Leadership

Build and mentor a small but agile finance team.

Create a culture of accuracy, integrity, and ownership.

Ideal Candidate Profile

15–20 years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally in SMEs or startups.

Strong understanding of  international billing , invoicing models, and cross-border compliance.

Proficient in  Zoho Books ,  Tally , or other similar ERP / accounting tools.

Demonstrated ability to build financial processes from the ground up.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills—able to collaborate with non-finance teams and leadership.

Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Based in or willing to relocate to  Bangalore .

Why Join Us?

Be part of a purpose-driven, growth-stage company redefining its space.

Own and shape the finance backbone of the organization.

Work closely with founders and cross-functional teams.

Flexibility, autonomy, and a chance to build lasting impact from the ground up.