Section Head - F&A

Position Name Section Head – Finance & Accounts Critical Tasks 1. Strategy Develop and implement finance strategies aligned with organizational objectives. Drive financial governance, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities for automation and digital transformation across finance processes. Support management decision-making through financial insights and risk assessments. 2. Execution Oversee maintenance of books of accounts and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities. Review financial statements, schedules, reconciliations, and management reports. Ensure timely preparation and submission of MIS, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis reports. Monitor working capital, financial performance, and key business metrics. Coordinate with operational and functional teams to support business objectives. 3. Governance Lead internal, statutory, tax, secretarial, and cost audit engagements. Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions. Strengthen internal controls and compliance frameworks across the organization. Ensure adherence to all statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements. Facilitate risk identification, assessment, and mitigation within finance operations. 4. People Management Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance & Accounts team. Conduct periodic performance reviews and competency assessments. Foster a culture of accountability, compliance, continuous learning, and operational excellence. Ensure effective succession planning and capability building within the function. 5. Technology & Digitalization Leverage ERP systems and digital tools for efficient finance operations. Drive automation of accounting, reporting, reconciliation, and compliance processes. Implement dashboards and analytics tools for improved financial visibility and decision-making. Support digital transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity and control effectiveness.