Finance & Accounts Head

Company Overview

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Finance & Accounts Head to oversee and manage the company's accounting and financial operations within a fast-growing startup environment. The role involves building finance processes from the ground up, managing accounting and payments, strengthening internal controls, and collaborating closely with vendors, internal teams, and external accounting/CA partners. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the financial infrastructure of a high-growth organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounting and finance operations, ensuring accuracy and timely closure of books.
• Lead the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, including purchase invoices, vendor verification, approvals, payments, and reconciliation.
• Manage Accounts Payable (AP), vendor payments, payment schedules, and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Oversee vendor onboarding, documentation, payment terms, and outstanding payables.
• Manage accounting for CapEx, procurement, assets, and project-related expenditures.
• Maintain accurate books of accounts and ensure timely monthly/periodic financial closures.
• Monitor cash outflows, payment requirements, and perform short-term cash planning.
• Build and implement finance processes, controls, workflows, and documentation from scratch.
• Establish approval matrices and internal controls for procurement and payments.
• Coordinate with external CA, accounting, tax, and statutory compliance firms.
• Support statutory and regulatory compliance, ensuring timely submission of required information.
• Prepare Management Information System (MIS) reports and financial statements, including payables, cash flow, expenses, and CapEx.
• Identify process gaps and implement automation and improvements across finance operations.
• Partner with procurement, operations, and leadership teams to ensure effective financial controls and timely payments.
• Support the finance function as the organization scales and financial complexity increases.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience, preferably in startups or early-stage, fast-growing environments.
• Strong hands-on experience in accounting, Accounts Payable, P2P, vendor management, and payments.
• Experience managing finance operations in manufacturing, deep-tech, engineering, aerospace, hardware, or CapEx-intensive startups.
• In-depth understanding of CapEx accounting, procurement accounting, vendor reconciliations, and cash management.
• Proven ability to build finance processes, controls, and SOPs from scratch.
• Comfortable working with external CA/accounting firms for statutory and compliance activities.
• Proficiency in accounting software/ERP systems and MS Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, ownership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with automation tools and financial technology solutions.
• Knowledge of taxation laws and statutory compliance specific to startups.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with high-value procurement and vendor negotiations.

Experience

• 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting roles within startups or similar environments.
• Experience managing finance operations in manufacturing, deep-tech, or CapEx-heavy industries is preferred.

Environment

• The role is based in Bangalore.
• The work environment is fast-paced and dynamic, typical of a startup setting.
• The position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and external CA/accounting firms.
• The role may require occasional travel for vendor or compliance-related activities.

Salary

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GrowthOpportunities

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Benefits

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