The posting
Finance & Accounts Head
## Company Overview Not specified.
## 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 Not specified.
## GrowthOpportunities Not specified.
## Benefits Not specified.



