About the Role
We are seeking an ambitious, hands-on, and strategically-minded Associate Director, Finance & Accounting to own the entire financial function of the company. You will be the custodian of our financial health, driving everything from daily operational accounting to strategic financial planning and FinOps optimization. This is a high-impact role requiring strong technical accounting knowledge, a detail-oriented mindset, and a proactive approach to business growth and efficiency.
Experience
- 5-6 years of progressive experience in Finance, Accounting, and Operations, ideally within a fast-paced startup environment. CA/CPA/MBA (Finance) preferred.
Key Responsibilities
1. Core Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Bookkeeping Ownership: Fully manage and oversee all accounting operations using Zoho Books (or similar cloud accounting software).
- Timely Accounting: Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant recording of all revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements for internal and external stakeholders.
2. FinOps, Treasury & Expense Control
- FinOps & Operational Problem Solving: Spearhead FinOps initiatives focused on optimizing and automating operational financial workflows, including streamlining the lifecycle of vendor payments, customer refunds, financial reconciliation processes, etc.
- Treasury Management: Manage working capital, monitor cash flow, and optimize bank relationships and internal treasury processes.
- Expense Controller: Implement and enforce robust internal controls and policies to manage and optimise operating expenses.
3. Revenue Assurance & Ownership
- Revenue Assurance: Assume full responsibility for the company's revenue cycle, ensuring all revenue is correctly recognized, collected efficiently, and accounted for with zero leakage.
- Opportunity Identification: Work closely with business teams to identify and validate new opportunities for revenue generation or pricing structure optimization.
4. Investor Relations & Strategic Contribution
- Investor Reporting: Manage and prepare all financial and operational metrics/dashboards required for investor updates, board meetings, and due diligence.
- Strategic Decision Making: Partner with the leadership team to provide data-driven financial insights that inform critical strategic decisions on scaling, new market entry, and capital allocation.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and continuous financial forecasting to guide the business towards its financial targets.
What You Bring
- Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of accounting principles (Ind AS/IFRS/GAAP) and practical experience with Zoho Books or a similar ERP/accounting system.
- FinOps Mindset: Proven ability to marry finance with operations, using data and process to solve real-world business problems.
- Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze complex financial data, model scenarios, and translate numbers into clear business insights and actions.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of confidently presenting financial data to the leadership team and external investors.
