About The Role

IDfy is seeking an experienced Chartered Accountant having up to 8-10 years of post qualification work experience. The role would involve overseeing and managing the financial operations & consolidated financial reporting, ensuring accuracy of financial information, analyzing financial data, developing financial strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations, leading statutory audit processes and Banking & Treasury management,. This role requires a strategic financial leader with deep understanding of accounting principles, financial management, taxation laws and latest financial tools & technologies to support business growth and financial health.

Detailed Role & Responsibilities

Financial Reporting, Analysis & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely financial and regulatory reporting, adhering to accounting principles/standards and legal requirements.
• Manage company's financial systems and budgets, implementing and overseeing strict financial controls.
• Managing and overseeing Statutory and Internal Audits of group companies to ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• Develop and refine financial policies, processes, and systems to drive operational efficiency and evaluate cost reduction opportunities
• Leading deep financial analysis along with best industry benchmarks in order to bring more business synergies and insights
  
  

Taxation

• Oversee the company's tax planning and compliance with all tax filings and regulations.
• Manage and execute all aspects of taxation, including direct and indirect taxes, transfer pricing, tax audits and GST audits.
• Advise management on tax implications of business decisions and strategies.
  
  

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Develop and monitor control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.
  
  

Banking Operations & Treasury Management

• Ensuring effective working capital management across the Banks
• Manage relations with Bankers and financial institutions on an ongoing basis for all the present and future banking/fund requirements
• Cash flow forecasting & budgeting for the management
• Managing forex transactions in compliance with FEMA guidelines
  
  

International Expansion and managing International Subsidiaries

• Explore the country to understand how to do business
• Set up international entities and monitor them
• Manage the local compliances and nuances
• Partner with the international market development team to understand the local nuances better
  
  

Operations and Team Leadership

• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.
• Manage and mentor the accounting and finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Define, streamline & monitor accounting processes and operations for efficiency and effectiveness
• Foster a culture of adoption of technology to bring operational efficiencies and productivity
  
  

Others

• Reviewing payroll approval process along with HR business partner
• Any other ad hoc business process review or ad hoc analysis as per business requirement
  
  

Skills & Attributes

• Chartered Accountant
• 8-10 years of relevant post-qualification experience with a minimum of 5 years of team leadership experience
• Work experience (including articleship) with any BIG 4 firm would be added advantage
• Should have fund raise experience (due diligence, during & post fund raise documentation) in a growth stage company
• Working knowledge of journey towards IPO would be added advantage
• Proficient in financial software and ERP systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central would be an added advantage
• Working knowledge of managing group of companies including international subsidiaries
• Excellent financial acumen with a diligence & critical thinking mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Tech savvy, Business oriented, problem solving & Growth mindset
• Working knowledge of IND AS accounting. Expertise in Companies Act, Taxation, FEMA, Forex & Treasury