Head of Accounting & Taxation (m/f/d) – Pune, India Full Time

Location: Pune, India — On-site

On behalf of our client, a German manufacturing company and one of the leading global companies in its segment – we are seeking an experienced Head of Accounting & Taxation for their Indian subsidiary.

This is a leadership role with end-to-end responsibility for accounting, taxation, statutory reporting, compliance, and internal controls. Acting as a trusted partner to local management and global headquarters, the position plays a pivotal role in safeguarding financial integrity, ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainable business growth.

The role reports directly to the Managing Director India, with a functional reporting line to the Group CFO at headquarters in Germany.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all accounting operations in compliance with Ind AS, Indian statutory requirements, and company policies.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of statutory financial statements, management reports, and other reporting requirements.
• Manage all tax-related matters, including GST, income tax, tax compliance, filings, assessments, and coordination with external advisors and authorities.
• Maintain and optimize internal controls and ensure adherence to applicable statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.
• Conduct financial reviews, variance analysis, balance sheet reviews, and KPI monitoring to ensure accounting accuracy, reporting quality, and sound business decision-making.
• Prepared and closely monitor overall company’s cash flow to ensure optimal utilization of funds.
• Review overall profit and loss statement / MIS every month to ensure profit margins are aligned with overall target.
• Drive process optimization, cost control, and operational efficiency initiatives
• Lead, develop, and motivate the local accounting team (currently 3 FTE).
• Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, accountability, and ethical business conduct.

Your Profile

• Professional qualification as a Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Current or recent experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, with at least 6 years in this field.
• Experience working in multinational companies (MNCs) and handling cross-border transactions.
• Strong hands-on experience in financial closing, payroll management, accounting, taxation, and controlling, with sound knowledge of TDS and GST compliance.
• Have a sound knowledge of IFRS and IndAS to ensure financial statements are adhered with relevant standards.
• Experience in implementing overall governance and controls across all core business and support functions in an organisation.
• Led initiatives for cost saving activities to contribute towards positive profit margins.
• Solid knowledge of Infor M3 or comparable ERP systems.
• Experience with Power BI or any data analytics tool or similar business intelligence tools is strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to compliance, internal controls, and ethical business practices.
• Fluent business English is required.

Our Client Offers

• A key leadership position in a stable and growing international manufacturing company
• High visibility and close collaboration with senior management and global headquarters
• The Opportunity to shape financial processes and contribute to business strategy
• Broad exposure to accounting, taxation, compliance, and business partnering.
• Professional development opportunities and long-term career prospects in an international environment
• Competitive compensation package aligned with market standards

We look forward to receiving your application.

Please submit your CV and earliest possible start date to:

Marina Döhling

jobs@classic-consult.com

The selection process is being supported by CCG Classic Consult, a Germany-based executive search firm.