Finance & Accounts Manager

About the Role:

Ridhi Home & Living is looking for an experienced Finance & Accounts Manager to own the day-to-day finance and accounting function. This is a hands-on role for someone who can manage books of accounts, ensure statutory compliance, drive timely MIS reporting, and support budgeting and cash-flow planning. The role reports to the Finance Head and works closely with leadership on financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.

• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing of books in line with accounting standards.

• Prepare and review MIS reports, financial statements, and management dashboards for leadership review.

• Ensure statutory compliance including GST, TDS, income tax, PF/ESI, and other applicable regulations, including timely filings and payments.

• Coordinate with internal and statutory auditors, and manage the annual audit process end to end.

• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses; support cost control initiatives.

• Manage day-to-day cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships.

• Maintain and improve internal financial controls, policies, and SOPs.

• Support payroll processing and coordinate with HR on salary-related compliance and reconciliations.

• Liaise with vendors, customers, banks, and consultants on financial and accounting matters. • Supervise and mentor junior accounts staff, and review their work for accuracy and compliance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance (M.Com/MBA Finance preferred); part-qualified or qualified CA/CMA is an advantage.

• 4-5 years of experience in accounting and finance roles, with proven ability to independently manage a full set of books.

• Strong working knowledge of Indian accounting standards, GST, TDS, and other statutory compliance requirements.

• Hands-on experience with accounting software such as Tally, Zoho Books, or similar ERP systems.

• Proficiency in MS Excel for financial analysis and reporting; familiarity with MIS and dashboard preparation.

• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.

• Good communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with non-finance teams.

• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential financial information responsibly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience managing a small to mid-sized finance team.

• Experience working directly with founders or senior leadership in a growing organization.

• Exposure to statutory and tax audits, and coordination with external auditors and consultants.