**This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

**Min Experience: 3 years

Location: Mumbai

JobType: full-time

We need a Finance wizard who understands that their most important job is sometimes saying 'No' — to ambitious growth plans that don't add up, to premature hires, and yes, sometimes to the CEO.

Beyond that, you'll be the financial backbone of a fast-growing company, ensuring we scale responsibly, stay compliant, and always know exactly where every rupee is going.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Regulatory

Ensure full compliance with GST, TDS, income tax, and ROC filing obligations
Manage statutory audits, conduct internal audits, and liaise with CA firms
Uphold the company’s compliance standards
Strictly enforce zero tolerance for any compliance violations

GST & Taxation

Oversee the preparation and submission of monthly GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B), carry out reconciliations, and handle ITC claims
Manage GST audits, respond to notices, and address inquiries from departments
Advise on tax structuring for new products, markets, or business models

Treasury & Cash Flow

Handle banking relationships, credit facilities, and working capital needs
Maintain ongoing cash flow forecasts and proactively identify potential risks

Financial Controls & Risk Management

Design and enforce strong internal controls to guarantee accuracy, transparency, and accountability
Identify financial and compliance risks early and develop mitigation plans
Continuously monitor financial processes to avoid errors, leakages, or non-compliance

Treasury & Compliance Oversight

Ensure all banking, payment, and cash flow activities comply with regulatory requirements
Maintain accurate documentation and approval workflows for all financial transactions

Team Leadership

Build and lead the finance and accounts team
Coach junior finance staff and promote a culture of accuracy and accountability

Required Qualifications

At least 3 years of progressive experience in finance, with extensive exposure to compliance and regulatory frameworks
In-depth understanding of Indian tax laws, including GST, TDS, and Income Tax Act, with proven experience in managing audits and notices independently
Strong knowledge of financial controls, risk management, and audit processes
Ability to confidently present financial data to founders, boards, or investors
Demonstrate assertiveness and readiness to challenge unsupported assumptions
Work efficiently while maintaining high accuracy
Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Company Secretary (CS)
CPA, CFA, or MBA in Finance from a recognized institution is preferred
Experience in startups, D2C brands, or fast-growing SMEs is highly desirable

Skills

Statutory Compliance

Tax Compliance

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)

Risk Management

Head Of Finance

Skills