Key Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership Design and implement financial strategies to support aggressive growth across multiple geographies. Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. Lead cost control and profitability initiatives across departments and markets. Core Financial Operations Accounts Payable & Receivable: Manage inflows from clients and outflows to vendors; ensure timely collections and payments. Monitor reconciliation reports for 3PL partners, vendors, and payment gateways. Track and manage claims raised by vendors or clients, including dispute resolution and financial recovery. Oversee bookkeeping, journal entries, ledger management, and monthly closings with precision. Ensure accurate VAT/GST filings, compliance with Indian and UAE tax norms, and statutory dues. Investor & Stakeholder Relations Act as the point of contact for current and prospective investors. Prepare and present financial reports, board decks, and investment models. Support fundraising efforts, due diligence processes, and cap table management. Export-Import & Cross-Border Finance Manage FX exposure, banking lines, LC processing, and trade finance instruments. Ensure compliance with Indian export schemes (RoDTEP, MEIS) and UAE customs laws. Optimize landed costs through better customs and freight charge negotiation. Fulfilment & Logistics Finance Track fulfilment costs via 3rd-party warehouses and delivery partners. Manage settlement cycles, reverse logistics claims, and vendor SLAs. Analyze cost-to-serve reports and warehouse productivity metrics. Multi-Country Payroll & Team Costs Oversee payroll management for UAE and Indian teams, ensuring legal compliance and WPS/PF/ESIC accuracy. Track staffing costs, benefits, and contractor disbursements. Compliance & Audit Ensure full regulatory compliance with Indian MCA, ROC filings, and UAE VAT frameworks. Prepare audit schedules and support statutory/internal audits. Create a robust internal control system to prevent leakages and fraud. Requirements CA / CPA / MBA (Finance) with 10+ years of experience; preferably in eCommerce, logistics, Import and Export compliance in India Strong hands-on experience with payables, receivables, reconciliation, and VAT compliance. Strong understanding of UAE labour & tax regulations, Indian accounting standards, and international finance operations. Proficiency in Tally / QuickBooks / Zoho Books / ERP systems. Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and negotiation skills. Proficiency advanced Excel and PowerPoint Nice to Have Prior experience managing VC-funded scale-ups or IPO-prep finance. Experience with ESOP structuring, treasury management, and multi-entity finance handling.