Group Head - Accounts

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting: Supervise the preparation of financial statements including income statements balance sheets and cash flow statements. Ensure timely and accurate monthly quarterly and annual financial reports. Manage the preparation of statutory accounts and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. Review financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies.

Accounting Operations: Oversee the daytoday operations of the accounting department including accounts payable accounts receivable payroll and general ledger functions. Ensure the implementation and maintenance of robust internal controls and processes. Manage the consolidation of accounts across the groups subsidiaries or business units. Coordinate with external auditors and manage the audit process. Provide financial forecasts to support business decisionmaking and strategy.

Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and laws. Monitor and mitigate financial risks Implement and maintain compliance with tax regulations including GST income tax.

Team Leadership: Lead mentor and develop the accounting team across the group. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence within the accounting function. Manage recruitment training and performance appraisal for the accounting staff.

Systems and Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in accounting processes systems and software. Ensure efficient and effective use of accounting technology and tools across the group. Drive automation and process optimization initiatives to enhance financial reporting and operational efficiency.

Strategic Financial Management: Provide financial insights and recommendations to the CFO and senior management team. Support the CFO in financial planning capital allocation and investment decisions. Participate in strategic projects such as mergers and acquisitions divestitures and restructuring activities.

Stakeholder Management: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including auditors tax advisors regulators and banks. Provide financial insights and reports to support business units and departments within the group.

Key Competencies: Thorough understanding of financial principles accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data and trends. Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute financial strategies to support business objectives. Detailoriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting and analysis. Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office suite. Ability to thrive in a fastpaced dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.