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.