About us
At Ugaoo, we’ve always believed plants are more than décor — they’re companions, healers, and reminders of what truly matters. What began as a small idea sparked by a plant on a windowsill has grown into India’s leading gardening brand, backed by marquee investors like DSG Consumer Partners and V3 Ventures. From our 25-acre farm in Talegaon to a thriving D2C store and retail presence across Pune, Mumbai, and Bangalore — we’re building an ecosystem that brings nature closer to homes, offices, and communities
Role Overview
The Finance & Accounts Manager will be the backbone of Ugaoo's financial operations. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, managing taxation and statutory compliances, and leading a team of dedicated finance professionals. The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of core accounting discipline, commercial acumen, and experience handling the complexities of an inventory-heavy, high-growth retail and e-commerce business.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing processes within strict deadlines.
Prepare, review, and present accurate Financial Statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) to senior management.
Oversee the reconciliation of marketplaces (Amazon, Flipkart, etc.), payment gateways (Razorpay, PayU), and retail store collections.
2. Taxation & Statutory Compliance
Manage all aspects of direct and indirect taxation, ensuring 100% compliance with Indian statutory laws.
Oversee the timely calculation, filing, and payment of GST, TDS, TCS, and Advance Tax.
Liaise with external tax consultants and legal advisors to handle assessments, notices, and audits effectively.
Ensure compliance with ROC filings and other corporate governance requirements.
3. Audit, Control, & Working Capital Management
Act as the primary point of contact for internal and statutory auditors, preparing all necessary schedules and resolving audit queries.
Design, implement, and monitor robust Internal Financial Controls (IFC) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across inventory, fixed assets, and revenue recognition.
Monitor daily cash flows and manage working capital efficiently to support inventory procurement and operational needs.
4. Business Partnering & FP&A Support
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Retail teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation, physical stock verification, and tracking of shrinkage/wastage.
Assist the FP&A team in annual budgeting, forecasting, and tracking budget-to-actual variances.
Provide data-driven insights to help optimize operational costs and improve gross margins.
5. Team Leadership & Process Optimization
Mentor, train, and manage the general accounting, AR (Accounts Receivable), and AP (Accounts Payable) teams.
Spearhead automation initiatives to upgrade our ERP and financial systems, reducing manual dependencies and improving data accuracy.
Qualifications & Skills
Education:
Chartered Accountant (CA) is highly preferred or MBA (Finance) with exceptional core accounting experience will be considered.
Experience:
2 to 4 years of comprehensive experience in Finance and Accounts. (Experience in the D2C, FMCG, E-commerce, or Retail sectors is highly advantageous).
Technical Skills:
Expert knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and current tax regulations (GST, TDS, Income Tax).
Hands-on experience with robust ERP systems
Advanced MS Excel skills for financial modelling and complex data reconciliation.
Soft Skills:
High integrity, detail-oriented, and commercially aware.
Strong leadership qualities with the ability to foster a collaborative team environment.
Excellent communication skills to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.
Join us, and help shape the future of gardening and grow with us, because Plants Grow People.
