Role Overview: The Head of Finance will be responsible for overseeing and driving financial strategy, performance, and compliance at One Impression. This role requires strategic leadership in Accounts, Audit, Taxation, Internal Controls & Compliance, and Costing functions, ensuring a robust financial structure and healthy balance sheet aligned with our business growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and establish robust accounting principles and provide strategic oversight for all global accounting activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive accounting policies and procedures in compliance with Indian Accounting Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee efficient management of financial information systems, delivering accurate and timely financial insights to senior leadership for informed decision-making.
• Ensure timely, transparent, and accurate financial disclosures and reporting.
• Effectively manage and coordinate statutory audits, internal audits, and tax audits, liaising proactively with external auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Establish and monitor stringent internal controls and compliance mechanisms to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Serve as the primary controller for maintaining the financial health and integrity of the company's balance sheet.
• Manage corporate taxation strategy and compliance, ensuring alignment with local and international taxation laws and regulations, and actively identifying tax optimization opportunities.
• Analyze and interpret evolving domestic and international tax legislations, advising leadership on their business impact and recommending strategic actions to minimize tax exposure.
• Develop, implement, and continually refine robust costing systems to provide critical insights for operational and strategic decision-making.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, Indian GAAP, and financial reporting standards.
• 4-6 years of proven experience in financial reporting, compliance, internal control, and audit management.
• Prior experience working in Big4 audit firms, combined with relevant finance leadership roles in high-growth B2B startups.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities with exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.