Role Summary The role will be key in scaling & making the Client's financial systems and processes world-class, especially as the Client has entered into a hyper-growth stage. This position will endeavour the Client to operate like a public listed company, always audit-ready. In this role, the person will coordinate with Statutory & Internal Auditors and the Audit Committee with respect to the timeliness of audits and implementation of control improvements identified. The role will also lead the automation of end-to-end processes, including the implementation of new ERP & best of breed finance technology products which make the finance team more effective and efficient. This position reports to the Founders & Board and will be part of his leadership team. The position will be coordinating with Tax, Legal / Secretarial, Procurement, and FP&A, sub-teams of Finance, to deliver high-quality Finance team outcomes, on time, every time. Key Responsibilities Run all aspects of finance workstreams, with measurable KPIs / SLAs Procure to Pay (Payables and Direct / Indirect Costs Accounting) Order to Cash (Revenue and Receivables Accounting) Acquire to Retire (Fixed Assets Accounting) Hire to Retire (Payroll, Gratuity, Leave, ESOP, Benefits Accounting) Drive Timely, Accurate and High Quality Month Close, including Consolidation Timely Completion of Stat & Internal Audits Collaborate with Secretarial & Tax teams to ensure timely compliance filings Work with FP&A Teams to ensure the data is captured in Accounting Systems is complete to facilitate faster Management Reporting & Analysis Be an expert on new age ERPs & Supporting Finances Digital Transformation Journey Highlight & Drive opportunities for Cost Reduction Team Management Assign roles and responsibilities to all team members and monitor performance. Work with the team to assist in/ensure their professional development. Provide support and guidance to the teams on all aspects of day-to-day operations. Desired Skills 12+ Years of Work Experience Relevant Sectors - E-Commerce / SaaS / BankAssurance / NewGen Digital Tech Worked on Finance Systems, across the spectrum, from Zoho / Tally to Oracle /SAP Advanced Excel Skills Good Communication Skills Chartered Accountant, preferably with Big 4 experience Managed a Team of 20+, including 5+ direct reports who are also CAs Passion for driving simplification and automation (ref:iimjobs.com) Show more Show less

We are currently assisting a listed software services organization for a Head of Finance & Accounts / Chief Financial Officer to be based out of Chennai. This is a Global Role based out of Chennai and offers the incumbent a great deal of visibility & opportunity within the global construct to showcase their capability. Experience/Education : Qualified CA/ICWA/MBA with 15 - 25 years of relevant work experience in IT/ITeS industry (5-7 year in a listed company is a must) The client is looking for a CFO to join a globally aligned leadership team. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in working in a Globally distributed business environment, involved in managing the affairs of a company listed in the stock exchange and well networked with audit firms, private equity investors globally & Investment Bankers etc. Job Description The chief financial officer position is accountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the company, to include the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results. Responsibilities Principal accountabilities are : Corporate Planning & Systems Involved in corporate planning during organizational restructuring at all levels Involved in formulation of systems, policies, procedures, commensurate with the need of the company Involved in Financial projections of collaborations / joint ventures envisaged Finance Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost & Credit Control, Margin Analysis, Costing & Profitability Analysis and Management Reporting Preparation and submission of applications to Financial Institutions for financial assistance in form of Term Loans, Short Term Deposits and timely follow up for necessary sanctions, documentations and disbursements Procurement of Foreign Exchange Loans under different lines of credit and arranging guarantees from Financial Institutions for foreign currency loans in favor of foreign lenders Surplus Fund Management in terms of placement of inter-corporate deposits to Corporate Banking And Working Capital Preparation and appraisal of working capital proposal Fixing up arrangements of working capital Bill Discounting and L/C backed Bill discounting at competitive interest rates Arranging Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantee Arranging Suppliers' Credit and Buyers' Credit Placement of commercial papers Liaisoning with Senior Officials of Banks, Financial Institutions, Finance Companies, Mutual Funds, etc. Accounts & Audit Finalization of accounts, divisional & branch accounting Attending statutory auditors, internal auditors Stores/ Materials accounting Tax audit details preparation Computerized accounting Debtors' management and credit control Accounting Standards and their implementation Insurance Portfolio Taxation Oversee Personal taxation - employees Oversee Filing of returns and attending tax authorities for assessments and appeals MIS, Budgeting & Costing Costing - product and process Budget preparation and Budgetary controls Skill / Qualification & Experience Prior Experience of working with a Listed company in IT industry is a MUST HAVE Qualified CA/ICWA/MBA with 15 - 20 years of total work experience in service industry 7 - 9 years in the position of Financial Controller in a mid sized / large Company IT Services organization into Finance & Accounting function Candidate must be fully conversant with Fund Raising and Fund Management Candidate must be fully conversant with Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost & Credit Control, Margin Analysis, Costing & Profitability Analysis and Management Reporting Candidate must be very well versed in dealing with Banks and Financial Institutions Candidate must be experienced with arranging Project Finance. Knowledge of innovative Financing Structures and Funding Mechanisms will serve as an added advantage for the applicant Candidate should be smart and articulate with good communication and presentation skill. Should be flexible in travel. (ref:iimjobs.com) Show more Show less