Director - Finance Inventory Reporting

As the Director Finance Inventory Reporting at Zepto, you will play a pivotal role in the Corporate Finance function. Your main responsibilities will include review and enhancement of the cost accruals process, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive financial controls and reporting accuracy, managing Inventory movement and ensuring optimum Days on Hand (DOH) to optimize working capital, and developing strong partnerships with various teams such as Category, Finance, Tech, and Supply Chain. You should be a self-starter comfortable with ambiguity, detail-oriented, and capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Strong technical accounting skills and hands-on experience are crucial for analyzing critical business requirements and enhancing financial performance. Additionally, your ability to drive automation initiatives for Inventory accounting, improve cost accrual and book closing processes, and formulate accounting policies will be essential for success in this role. Basic qualifications for this position include being a Chartered Accountant with at least 7 years of relevant experience. You should have a strong understanding of cost accruals, financial actualization, and month-end closing processes, along with proficiency in Excel and preferably SAP. Excellent communication skills, the ability to multitask, and handle ambiguity are also required. Preferred qualifications include an understanding of the retail or E-commerce business, creativity in developing new ideas and solutions, autonomy in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while effectively prioritizing workload. Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must for success in this role. Join us at Zepto on our blitzscaling journey and be the key contributor to the financial process as we expand across the country. Your role will be instrumental in driving success and efficiency in Inventory reporting and financial management.,