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

Why Join Us

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