Purpose of the role: To support the finance and accounting functions of the company along with assisting with the setting up of clients in the GIFT city region. The role includes preparation of regulatory returns, maintaining accurate books of accounts, managing tax-related filings, assisting in audits, delivering timely financial insights along with engaging with clients during setting up process. Key Responsibilities: Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial returns under applicable regulatory frameworks as required. Preparing financial reports, management accounts, cash flow summaries, and reconciliations. Prepare and validate tax return workings and ensure timely submissions to the Tax Authorities Maintain and update books of accounts on a timely basis. Support in annual audits, including coordination with auditors and compilation of necessary data and schedules. Ensure record-keeping and documentation are maintained in accordance with the regulatory requirements. Assist in compiling data and reports for capital adequacy, liquidity, and other financial indicators required by regulators. Liaise with internal teams and client representatives as needed to clarify financial matters or support decision-making with regards to any other matters. Stay updated on international accounting standards and relevant regulatory developments. Support clients in the incorporation of entities within GIFT City’s IFSC, including coordinating with IFSCA and other statutory authorities to obtain necessary licenses and approvals. Responsible for the communications between the regulators (IFSCA/GIFT) for supporting the client during the application process. Respond promptly to the queries of the regulators as and when required. Key Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office tools. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English. Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently. Willingness to learn regulatory frameworks through training and on-the-job exposure. Qualification: Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, CPA or equivalent 3+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or audit Experience working in consulting, professional services, or client-facing roles is a plus. Familiarity with GIFT/IFSCA and IRDAI frameworks is an advantage ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Location : GIFT City, Gujarat Interview Not e: We prefer candidates who are based in Gujarat or are available to attend an in-person interview at GIFT City. However, if you are highly interested in the role but unable to travel to GIFT City, please do apply alternative interview arrangements may be considered for shortlisted candidates. Show more Show less
Purpose of the role: To provide legal and compliance support to Callidus Consulting (company) and its clients operating within GIFT City, India, particularly those regulated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). The role involves ensuring compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory frameworks including the IRDAI guidelines and IFSCA regulations while serving as a key liaison for all legal, governance and corporate secretarial matters. The candidate will contribute to the efficient, accurate, and timely delivery of governance services to regulated insurance and reinsurance clients. Key Responsibilities: Support clients in the incorporation of entities within GIFT City’s IFSC, including coordinating with IFSCA and other statutory authorities to obtain necessary licenses and approvals Responsible for the communications between the regulators (IFSCA/GIFT) for supporting the client during the application process. Prepare and submit statutory forms, annual returns, and event-based filings to the regulators for the company and the clients. Assist company and clients with Compliance-related matters, ensuring adherence to the relevant laws, rules, and regulations. Ensure company and client entities remain in good standing with regulatory bodies through ongoing compliance monitoring and timely filings. Co-ordinate with the auditors during statutory audits by providing necessary information as per the requirement. Function as the Company Secretary for company and client entities, ensuring adherence to the relevant laws, rules, and regulations. Maintain and update statutory registers including registers of directors, members, share transfers, and other firm records. Draft Board and Shareholder resolutions on matters such as dividend declarations, appointments and resignations of directors, changes to auditors, entity name changes, and shareholding adjustments. Manage updates on regulatory portals related to changes in directorships, shareholding, registered office, authorized signatories, and business activities. Provide responses to general queries of the regulators promptly. Key Skills: Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English. Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently Willingness to learn regulatory frameworks through training and on-the-job exposure Qualification: Qualified Company Secretary (ICSI) or a Law degree (LLB) from a recognized university. 4+ years of relevant experience complying with the legal or corporate governance role. Familiarity with the GIFT City/IFSCA and the IRDAI regulatory frameworks. Experience with Company law requirements specific to the insurance and reinsurance industry is an advantage ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Location : GIFT City, Gujarat Interview Not e: We prefer candidates who are based in Gujarat or are available to attend an in-person interview at GIFT City. However, if you are highly interested in the role but unable to travel to GIFT City, please do apply alternative interview arrangements may be considered for shortlisted candidates. Show more Show less
Position Summary: We are hiring for the role of KYC Analyst/Senior Analyst. This position involves assessing the risk associated with customers of financial institutions to help mitigate risk and ensure legal compliance. The role plays a critical part in preventing the misuse of financial services for illegal activities by verifying the identities of new and existing customers. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting thorough KYC (Know Your Customer) processes, sanctions screening, and due diligence checks to support our clients' regulatory compliance efforts. Roles and Responsibilities: Perform KYC and Sanctions due-diligence checks Maintain all client KYC/AML files Prepare monthly and quarterly Compliance reports for all clients Undertake compliance audits for clients Co-ordinate between the clients’ local and international offices Research on International Sanctions and Global Regulations on Insurance & Reinsurance Research on global insurance & reinsurance laws Draft and review Terms of Business agreements, policies and manuals Contribute to KYC Team’s training and knowledge development Liaise between clients and other colleagues and manage expectations Key Skills: Good knowledge of KYC, AML, and CTF regulations Familiarity with sanctions screening tools, PEP databases, and due diligence processes. Analytical skills, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of compliance frameworks and regulations Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear reporting, training, and client coordination. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in finance, law, business administration, or a related field. 2-3 years of experience in KYC /AML compliance is required Certification in AML compliance (ACAMS. ICA or equivalent) is highly preferred Location : Chennai. We are open to remove working arrangements. Note: We are looking for candidates who can join immediately . To Apply: Please share your updated CV to nikila@callidusmena.com with the following details: Full Name Current CTC Expected CTC Current Company Name Official Notice Period Current Location Willingness to work from office (Yes/No)
The role aims to support the finance and accounting functions of the company, as well as assist in setting up clients in the GIFT City region. Your responsibilities will include preparing regulatory returns, maintaining accurate books of accounts, managing tax-related filings, assisting in audits, providing timely financial insights, and engaging with clients during the setup process. You will be responsible for preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial returns under applicable regulatory frameworks, along with financial reports, management accounts, cash flow summaries, and reconciliations. Additionally, you will prepare and validate tax return workings, ensure timely submissions to Tax Authorities, update books of accounts regularly, and support annual audits. Maintaining documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements, compiling data and reports for financial indicators, liaising with internal teams and client representatives, staying updated on accounting standards and regulatory developments, and supporting clients in the incorporation of entities within GIFT City's IFSC are key aspects of this role. Moreover, you will be responsible for communication with regulators, responding to their queries promptly, and supporting clients during the application process. Key skills required for this role include proficiency in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office tools, excellent communication skills in English, strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently. A willingness to learn regulatory frameworks, a fully qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), ACCA, CPA, or equivalent certification, with at least 3 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or audit, are essential qualifications for this position. Experience in consulting, professional services, or client-facing roles, as well as familiarity with GIFT/IFSCA and IRDAI frameworks, would be advantageous. This position is based in GIFT City, Gujarat. Candidates based in Gujarat or those available for an in-person interview at GIFT City are preferred. Alternative interview arrangements may be considered for highly interested candidates unable to travel to GIFT City.,
The role of Legal and Compliance Support at Callidus Consulting involves providing assistance to the company and its clients operating within GIFT City, India, particularly those regulated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). This position requires ensuring compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks, including IFSCA regulations and IRDAI guidelines, and serving as a key liaison for legal, governance, and corporate secretarial matters. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering governance services to regulated insurance and reinsurance clients efficiently, accurately, and in a timely manner. Responsibilities for this role include supporting clients in incorporating entities within GIFT City's IFSC, coordinating with IFSCA and other statutory authorities to obtain necessary licenses and approvals, managing communications between regulators (IFSCA/GIFT) during the application process, preparing and submitting statutory forms and filings, assisting with compliance-related matters for the company and clients, ensuring ongoing compliance monitoring, and timely filings to maintain good standing with regulatory bodies. Additionally, the role involves acting as the Company Secretary for company and client entities, maintaining statutory registers, drafting resolutions, coordinating with auditors during audits, and managing updates on regulatory portals. Key Skills required for this position include excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, strong attention to detail, high accuracy, ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently. The ideal candidate should also demonstrate a willingness to learn regulatory frameworks through training and on-the-job exposure. Qualifications for this role include being a Qualified Company Secretary (ICSI) or holding a Law degree (LLB) from a recognized university, along with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in legal or corporate governance roles. Familiarity with the GIFT City/IFSCA and IRDAI regulatory frameworks is essential, and experience with Company law requirements specific to the insurance and reinsurance industry is considered an advantage. Location: GIFT City, Gujarat Interview Note: Candidates based in Gujarat or those available for an in-person interview at GIFT City are preferred. However, alternative interview arrangements may be considered for highly interested candidates unable to travel to GIFT City.,