Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Role Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Chartered Accountant will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of Skylink Fibernet Ltd while ensuring robust financial controls, statutory compliance, and accurate reporting.

This role also serves as a trusted, confidential, and strategic advisor to the Managing Director, supporting decision-making across financial strategy, risk management, capital planning, and business growth. The position demands the highest levels of integrity, discretion, and professionalism, particularly in handling promoter-level and strategic information.

Key Responsibilities1. Financial Management & Operations

• Oversee daily finance and accounts operations, including:
• Accounting and book closures
• Cash flow and liquidity management
• Banking and treasury operations
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of:
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• MIS reports for MD and senior management
• Monitor working capital, receivables, payables, and cash cycles.

2. Statutory, Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with:
• Income Tax Act
• GST laws
• Companies Act (financial provisions)
• Other applicable statutory and regulatory requirements
• Oversee:
• GST returns, reconciliations, and audits
• TDS compliance and filings
• Coordination with statutory, tax, and internal auditors
• Ensure timely audit completion and closure of audit observations.

3. Strategic Advisory & MD Support (Confidential Role)

• Act as a confidential financial advisor to the Managing Director on:
• Overall financial health and sustainability
• Cost optimization and profitability improvement
• Capital expenditure and investment decisions
• Financial risk assessment and mitigation
• Provide clear, actionable financial insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Proactively identify and flag financial, tax, or compliance risks to the MD.

4. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Prepare and monitor:
• Annual budgets
• Financial forecasts
• Variance analysis with actionable recommendations
• Support long-term financial planning aligned with business expansion and growth strategies.

5. Banking, Funding & Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with:
• Banks and financial institutions
• Auditors, tax consultants, and financial advisors
• Support working capital facilities, funding requirements, and lender reporting (where applicable).

6. Internal Controls, Governance & Ethics

• Establish and maintain strong internal financial controls and discipline.
• Ensure strict confidentiality of financial, promoter-level, and strategic information.
• Support governance best practices across the organization.

Skills & CompetenciesTechnical & Functional Skills

• Strong expertise in:
• Financial accounting and reporting
• GST, direct taxation, and statutory compliance
• Budgeting, forecasting, and MIS
• Hands-on experience with:
• Accounting systems / ERP platforms
• Audit coordination and financial closures
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and present insights clearly to senior leadership.

Behavioral & Leadership Skills

• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and ethics
• Strong advisory mindset with professional independence
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and solution-focused
• Comfortable handling pressure and sensitive financial matters

Desired Attributes

• Trustworthy, discreet, and business-oriented
• Strong compliance discipline with a growth mindset
• Long-term leadership potential
• Comfortable operating in a fast-growing Telecom / ISP environment

Educational Qualification

• MBA (Finance)
• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Cost & Management Accountant (CMA / ICWA)
• Master’s in Finance / Accounting / Economics
• Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person