Accounts & Finance Head

We are actively seeking a highly experienced and strategic Accounts & Finance Head to join our client's team through Acme Services. This pivotal leadership role requires a professional with 7+ years of experience in accounting & finance, preferably with a background in a freight forwarding company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the entire Finance & Accounts function up to finalization, encompassing accounting, MIS, treasury, audits, taxation, vendor/customer relations, banking, and financial planning, all while demonstrating strong team handling and compliance expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership & Finalization: Lead the entire Finance & Accounts function, from daily operations to finalization of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.
• Comprehensive Financial Management: Oversee and manage all aspects of accounting, MIS (Management Information Systems), treasury, audits, and taxation, ensuring robust financial health and reporting.
• Relationship Management: Manage critical vendor/customer relations and maintain strong partnerships with banking institutions.
• Financial Planning: Drive strategic financial planning initiatives to support business growth and optimize resource allocation.
• Industry Expertise: Leverage direct experience from a freight forwarding company to navigate industry-specific financial challenges and opportunities.
• Team Leadership & Compliance: Demonstrate strong team handling capabilities, mentoring and developing finance professionals. Ensure rigorous compliance expertise with all relevant financial regulations and statutory requirements.

Skills

• Proven experience in leading Finance & Accounts functions through finalization.
• Expertise in managing accounting, MIS, treasury, audits, and taxation.
• Strong capabilities in vendor/customer relations and banking management.
• Proficiency in financial planning.
• Prior experience in a freight forwarding company is highly preferred.
• Demonstrable strong team handling and leadership skills.
• In-depth compliance expertise with financial regulations.

Qualifications

• CA (Chartered Accountant) / MBA (Finance) with 7+ years of experience in accounting & finance.
• Proven track record of driving financial excellence and ensuring compliance in a dynamic environment.