Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic finance professional to lead the finance operations for our India entity, from setup to ongoing management. This role demands strong technical expertise in Indian compliance, FP&A, and global reporting standards, coupled with hands-on execution skills. You will be the key link between the India entity and the global finance team, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic financial insights.
Key Responsibilities
Entity Setup & Process Design
- Lead the finance workstream for India entity setup, including registration, banking, tax registrations (GST, PAN, TAN), and designing compliant finance processes.
- Establish finance function for new or scaling entities, covering policies, chart of accounts, workflows, and governance frameworks.
Accounting & Compliance
- Oversee accurate bookkeeping, month-end close, and statutory financial reporting in line with IND-AS, IFRS, and US GAAP (for consolidation).
- Manage statutory compliance including GST, TDS, Companies Act requirements, PF, and other labor laws.
- Coordinate with internal teams and vendors for audits, ensuring clean and timely outcomes.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Own the end-to-end FP&A process: budgeting, forecasting, cost modeling, headcount planning, and variance analysis.
- Prepare MIS reports, management decks, and performance dashboards for regional and global leadership.
Cash & Treasury Management
- Monitor cash flow, manage fund transfers between parent and subsidiary, handle foreign remittances, and ensure RBI/FEMA compliance.
- Oversee vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and financial discipline across operations.
Systems & Controls
- Lead the implementation or enhancement of finance systems (Zoho, QuickBooks, NetSuite, etc.), including workflow automation and reporting.
- Design and enforce robust internal controls to mitigate risk, prevent fraud, and ensure audit readiness.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Partner with HR on payroll and benefits, Legal on contracts, and Procurement on vendor onboarding from a finance compliance perspective.
- Act as the finance point-of-contact for internal stakeholders, auditors, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA (Finance/Accounting) from a recognized institution.
- Experience: 610 years in finance and accounting, preferably in a global or matrixed environment.
- Proven track record in India entity setup, statutory compliance, and FP&A.
- Strong knowledge of TDS, GST, FEMA, and the Companies Act.
- Exposure to cross-border transactions and consolidation reporting.
