Chartered Accountant – Head of Fintech Division

Chartered Accountant – Senior Profile (Head of Fintech Division)

Location: Kolkata
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 10+ years preferred
Industry: Fintech / Financial Services / Technology

About Us

We are a forward-thinking fintech company redefining how finance meets technology. Our mission is to deliver innovative, secure, and customer-centric financial solutions. We're seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chartered Accountant to lead our fintech division and drive scalable growth while ensuring financial integrity and compliance.

Role Overview

As the Head of our Fintech Division, you will be responsible for overseeing financial strategy, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and strategic planning. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Technology, Legal, and Risk to build and manage high-performing financial systems aligned with our fintech objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall finance function of the fintech division, forecasting, MIS, and financial planning.
• Design and implement robust internal controls, financial policies, and governance structures.
• Oversee regulatory compliance (RBI, SEBI, GST, Income Tax, etc.) and manage relationships with auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies.
• Guide fundraising efforts, investor reporting, and capital structuring initiatives.
• Collaborate with product and tech teams to integrate financial workflows into digital platforms.
• Monitor and optimize unit economics, cost structures, and financial KPIs.
• Evaluate financial risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure risk governance.
• Spearhead automation and digitization of financial operations using fintech tools and platforms.
• Mentor and lead a team of finance professionals, ensuring capability building and performance excellence.

Requirements

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of fintech business models, digital finance products, and payment systems.
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, preferably within a startup, fintech, or NBFC.
• Deep knowledge of Indian accounting standards, compliance frameworks, and tax laws.
• Experience in fundraising, investor management, and financial due diligence is a plus.
• Tech-savvy , digital finance tools, and financial automation.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a high level of business acumen.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth, and agile environment.
• Ethical, detail-oriented, and capable of handling confidential information responsibly.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹2,500,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person