Senior Chartered Accountant

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About US

Marwari Catalysts is India’s fastest-growing startup accelerator, nurturing entrepreneurs and early-stage ventures through mentorship, funding access, and strategic guidance. We're building a strong startup ecosystem from Tier II and Tier III cities and are now looking for a strategic finance leader to join us in our mission.

Role Overview

Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational goals and startup investment models.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across verticals.

Accounting & Compliance

• Ensure accurate accounting, timely closing of books, and preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory bodies (MCA, SEBI, GST, Income Tax, etc.).
• Coordinate with auditors for internal and statutory audits.

Fund Management

• Manage capital flow for internal operations and invested startups.
• Monitor fund utilization, investor capital deployment, and reporting under AIF/Venture Studio models.
• Assist in fundraising documentation, investor reporting, and fund performance analysis.

Startup Portfolio Finance Support

• Support portfolio companies with financial modeling, valuation, compliance, and fund tracking.
• Evaluate startup business plans and perform due diligence from a finance perspective.
• Consult startups to improve their financial structures by analyzing their existing financial frameworks and suggesting best practices for long-term scalability and investor readiness.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with external consultants, legal advisors, and partners for financial and strategic matters.
• Present financial insights and dashboards to leadership, investors, and stakeholders.

Process Improvement

• Strengthen internal controls, SOPs, and MIS systems.
• Lead digital adoption for financial reporting, expense tracking, and grant/fund disbursements.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Commerce; MBA (Finance) or CA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably within startups, incubators, or venture capital.
• Deep understanding of startup finance, equity structures, compliance, and investor expectations.
• Proficient in Excel, Tally/QuickBooks, and financial modeling tools.
• Strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.