Job Description

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.

Requirements

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