Head - Finance & Accounts - Retail - CA

About Company: The company is dedicated to inspiring a greener, healthier lifestyle by empowering urban communities to cultivate vibrant green spaces with ease and passion.

Strategy, Planning & Management:

- Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts.

- Advise Founder and other key members of senior management on financial planning budgeting, cash flow, and policy matters.

- Serve as the management liaison to the board & investors; effectively communicate and present critical financial matters at select board of directors and investor meetings.

- Contribute to the development of company's strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall management of the organization.

- Represent the organization externally, as necessary, particularly in banking, lease & vendor negotiations (including supply chain management).

- Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems to increase overall department's efficiency.

- Oversee the preparation and communication of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.

- Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.

- Communicate & discuss the month end financial findings with the Founder and provide the recommendations for the improvements.

- Oversee the preparation and timely filing of audit & all tax returns.

- Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation.

- Manage and oversee inventory control and supply chain

- Analyze and manage risk, including credit, market, liquidity, and operational risks.

- Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the Founder informed of all critical issues.

Team Development/Leadership:

- Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the finance & account team.

- Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.

- Ensure team members receive timely and appropriate training and development.

- Mentor and develop team using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results

Requirements:

- CA with minimum of 8-10 years of experience in Finance & Accounting role; 3 years of experience in a senior management role

- Strong understanding of Company Laws, Income Tax, GST and Accounting Standards

- Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence and executive presence - ability to motivate team.

- Significant experience working with external & internal auditors, internal controls and compliance-related issues

- Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker.