Senior Manager - Accounts & Finance (Skincare/ E-Commerce)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company goals
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to the leadership team
• Oversee all accounting operations including billing, accounts payable/receivable, GL, and revenue recognition
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Maintain internal control systems to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy of records
• Monitor product cost structures, pricing, and gross margins across channels (retail, D2C, distribution)
• Work closely with procurement and production to analyze and optimize costs
• Ensure compliance with statutory law and financial regulations (GST, TDS, Income Tax, etc.)
• Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies
• Manage annual audits and tax filings
• Monitor daily cash flow and working capital requirements
• Optimize receivables and payables to maintain liquidity
• Implement and maintain finance modules in ERP (e.g., Tally, SAP, Zoho)
• Ensure accurate data flow across inventory, sales, and finance systems
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance and accounting professionals
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Good to have

• A Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute.
• Prior 5-10 years in accounting and finance, preferably in skincare, cosmetics, FMCG, or retail sector.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards (Ind AS), taxation, and compliance.
• Proven experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, and analysis.
• Excellent knowledge of Tally/ERP systems, MS Excel, and financial tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience in a high-growth D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) skincare or cosmetic brand.
• Familiarity with inventory-heavy business models and product lifecycle costing.
• Knowledge of import/export regulations and e-commerce financial management.

Skills Required
Compliance, tax filings , Zoho, Financial Planning, Ms Excel, Accounting Operations, Budgeting, Tally, Financial Reporting, Sap, Audits