Head of Finance & Accounts

Position: Accounts & Tax Lead

Location: Mumbai
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Company: Walchand PeopleFirst
Website: www.walchandpeoplefirst.com

About Walchand PeopleFirst Limited

Walchand PeopleFirst Ltd. (WPFL) is a premier, publicly listed professional development, skilling, and consulting organization with a rich 100+ year legacy rooted in India’s nation-building history.
As the exclusive Master Franchisee of Dale Carnegie Training in India since 2003, we deliver world-class workplace learning and leadership solutions. Our ecosystem also features Walchand PLUS, our specialized division dedicated to high-impact corporate social responsibility (CSR) skilling, employability, and sustainable livelihoods. At WPFL, we operate on the fundamental core values of Fairness, Ownership, Respect, Grit & Agility, and Excellence

About the role

Key responsibilities

Accounting, Compliance & Taxation
End-to-end accounting and statutory compliance for a listed entity
Timely statutory payments and filings (TDS, PF, PT)
GST compliances including returns, reconciliations, annual filings, and LUT registrations
Income Tax returns, Tax Audit (Form 3CD), assessments, and foreign remittance taxation
Ensure compliance with Ind AS, Companies Act, and regulatory updates

Audit & Governance

Lead statutory, tax, and internal audits
Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities
Ensure timely closure of audit observations

Financial reporting & MIS

Review Limited Review results, Notes to Accounts, Cash Flow, Taxation, and Consolidated Financials
Oversee MIS, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial trend reporting

Operational Finance

Manage cash flows, banking, customer collections, and vendor payments
Oversee overseas reporting and inter-company reconciliations
Act as a finance partner to internal stakeholders

What we’re looking for

Must-Haves

Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
7+ years post-qualification experience, mandatorily in listed companies
Strong hands-on experience with TALLY, Income Tax, and GST
Solid knowledge of Ind AS, statutory compliance, and cash flow management

Proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint

Leadership & Mindset
3+ years of people management experience
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
High ownership, attention to detail, and compliance-first mindset
Comfortable working with statutory, audit, and board-level timelines