Account Specialist

Job Summary:

We seek a highly experienced Accounts Head to lead finance and accounting functions of Resolute Corp. The ideal candidate must come from an e-commerce background with hands-on expertise in managing finance operations across offline, online, and quick commerce platforms.

This role requires strong leadership, deep understanding of e-commerce accounting practices, and ability to manage compliance, reconciliation, audits, and strategic financial planning.

The Accounts Head will oversee the entire finance team and ensure financial integrity and growth-aligned support across the company.
Key Responsibilities
• Financial Leadership & Strategy
• Lead the finance team to ensure robust financial governance, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Provide actionable financial insights to support executive-level strategic decisions.
• Design and enforce financial controls, policies, and systems.
• E-commerce Finance Oversight
• Oversee reconciliation and financial operations across all e-commerce and quick commerce platforms (e.g., Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Zepto).
• Ensure accurate recording of marketplace commissions, returns, discounts, and settlements.
• Monitor platform-specific performance metrics and cash flows to optimize profitability.
• Budgeting & Planning
• Drive the development and execution of Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and Monthly Operating Statements (MOS).
• Conduct variance analysis and support departments with financial planning and forecasting.
• Compliance, Taxation & Audit
• Ensure full compliance with Indian statutory and tax requirements, including GSTR 1/3B, TDS, and other filings.
• Lead internal and external audit processes and ensure timely closure.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changing regulations and adapt processes accordingly.
• Finalization of Accounts
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closings and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure books are maintained in accordance with applicable accounting standards (Ind-AS, etc.).
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
• Build, lead, and mentor a team of accountants and finance executives.
• Work closely with cross-functional departments (sales, operations, procurement, etc.) to ensure financial clarity and efficiency.
• Systems & Process Optimization
• Drive automation and system improvements, including accounting tools like Tally and ERP integrations.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry, reconciliation, and reporting across platforms.
Qualifications
• Prior experience in an e-commerce or marketplace-based organization (minimum 3–5 years).
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA in Finance is strongly preferred.
• 7–12 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles.
• Deep understanding of e-commerce financial workflows, reconciliations, and platform settlements.
• Proficient in Tally and other financial software; ERP implementation experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.