Head of Accounting and Payroll

As the Head of Accounting & Taxation for the Indian subsidiary of a German manufacturing company, your role will involve end-to-end responsibility for accounting, taxation, statutory reporting, compliance, and internal controls. You will act as a trusted partner to local management and global headquarters, safeguarding financial integrity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting sustainable business growth. Your reporting line will be directly to the Managing Director India, with a functional reporting line to the Group CFO at the headquarters in Germany. **Key Responsibilities:** - Lead and oversee all accounting operations in compliance with Ind AS, Indian statutory requirements, and company policies. - Ensure timely and accurate preparation of statutory financial statements, management reports, and other reporting requirements. - Manage all tax-related matters, including GST, income tax, tax compliance, filings, assessments, and coordination with external advisors and authorities. - Maintain and optimize internal controls to ensure adherence to statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements. - Conduct financial reviews, variance analysis, balance sheet review…