Vice President - Finance & Accounts

Company Profile:

A C T Infraport Limited is a diversified and reputed name in the shipping and logistics sector, offering end-to-end solutions including Chartering, Custom Brokerage, Cargo Handling, Stevedoring, Shipping Agency, Warehousing, and Transportation. With a robust presence across major and minor ports in India, A C T Infraport is committed to operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable business practices.

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Qualification:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.

- Additional qualifications such as CMA / MBA (Finance) will be an advantage.

Experience:

Candidates should possess 2025 years of post-qualification experience in Shipping, Logistics, Port Operations sectors, with at least 10 – 15 years in a Senior Leadership Role.

Proven track record in managing multi-location operations, project financing, and regulatory compliances.

Position Summary:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for directing and overseeing all financial and strategic planning aspects of the organization. The role demands a visionary finance leader who can strengthen financial discipline, drive cost efficiency, ensure compliances & litigation related to Income Tax, GST, FEMA, SEZ and Companies Act, manage risks, and support the company’s long-term growth, profitability, and stakeholder value creation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting exercises across business verticals.

- Support the MD and Board in strategic decision-making through data-driven financial insights and business analytics.

- Oversee consolidation of accounts, cash flow management, and working capital optimization.

- Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and audit requirements (Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, FEMA, SEZ, etc.).

- Negotiate and manage credit facilities, working capital arrangements, and trade finance instruments.

- Optimize capital allocation, funding costs, and foreign exchange exposures to International Transactions.

- Conduct financial analysis to identify profit improvement areas and operational efficiencies.

- Implement internal control systems, risk management frameworks, and financial policies in line with best practices.

- Drive automation, digital transformation, and process efficiency in financial operations.

- Act as a strategic partner to the Managing Director and Board by providing insights on business performance, risk assessment, and expansion opportunities.

- Integrate AI-driven analytics for real-time financial monitoring, predictive cost control, fraud detection, and revenue forecasting.

Key Competencies / Skills:

- Strong strategic and analytical thinking.

- Proven financial acumen with a deep understanding of shipping/logistics industry dynamics.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Sound judgment, and decision-making ability under pressure.

- Hands-on approach with the ability to balance operational and strategic priorities.