Senior Finance Executive

Role Summary:

The Finance & Accounts Lead will be responsible for the complete
end-to-end finance and accounting operations of a 2W rental business. The role
involves managing the entire accounting lifecycle, including revenue
accounting, receivables, payables, bank and escrow reconciliations, vehicle
procurement accounting, service and maintenance accounting, statutory
compliance support, MIS reporting, and end-to-end Profit & Loss (P&L)
management.

The individual will work closely with Operations, Service, Procurement,
Business, and Finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong
internal controls, and smooth day-to-day financial operations.

Why this role matters:

This role sits at the financial core of a high-velocity, asset-heavy
rental business where margins are shaped daily by utilization, uptime, and cost
discipline. The Finance & Accounts Lead is not just closing books - they
are building the operating rhythm of the business by ensuring every vehicle,
ride, and rupee is accurately tracked, controlled, and translated into
actionable insights. Strong ownership in this role directly impacts fleet
profitability, cash flow health, and scalability, making it critical to
sustaining unit economics as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end
  accounting and finance operations for the rental business.
  
• Account for rental
  revenue, customer billing, and revenue recognition.
  
• Process vendor
  invoices and manage Accounts Payable.
  
• Monitor customer
  collections and manage Accounts Receivable.
  
• Record all
  financial transactions and maintain the General Ledger.
  
• Perform daily
  bank, escrow, and payment gateway reconciliations.
  
• Reconcile finance
  partner settlements, EMI payments, and collections.
  
• Account for
  vehicle procurement, capitalization, and asset records.
  
• Process service,
  maintenance, refurbishment, insurance, and operating expenses.
  
• Prepare and review
  journal entries, accruals, and provisions.
  
• Ensure timely
  month-end and year-end financial closing.
  
• Prepare monthly
  P&L, Balance Sheet schedules, and Cash Flow reports.
  
• Track
  vehicle-wise, branch-wise, and business profitability.
  
• Prepare daily,
  weekly, and monthly MIS and management reports.
  
• Ensure compliance
  with GST, TDS, accounting policies, and internal controls.
  
• Coordinate with
  Operations, Service, Procurement, Treasury, and Business teams.
  
• Support statutory
  audits, internal audits, and financial reporting.
  
• Maintain complete
  documentation for all financial transactions.
  
• Identify process
  improvement opportunities and strengthen financial controls.
  
• Ensure ERP
  transactions are accurate, complete, and reconciled.
  

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
  in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance (B. Com / M. Com / MBA in Finance
  preferred).
  
• 4 - 6 years of
  experience in accounts receivable or general accounting as a charted
  accountant
  
• Knowledge in
  automobile and/or automotive rentals industry
  
• Strong
  understanding of accounting principles, GST.
  
• Good knowledge of
  accounting principles and MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.
  
• Experience with
  accounting software (e.g., Tally, ERP).
  
• Strong ownership
  mindset with attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
  
• Ability to work
  cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and business teams
  
• Problem-solving
  approach with a bias for identifying gaps and improving processes
  
• Comfort with
  ambiguity and setting up processes from scratch in a new business
  
• Good communication
  skills to translate financial data into clear business insights
  
• High integrity and
  discipline in handling financial data and controls
  
• Strong time
  management skills