Chief Financial Officer - CA

Notice Period: Immediate joiners preferred / Up to 30 days

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with 1520 years of professional experience to lead our financial operations.

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional with a mandatory proficiency in SAP and a proven track record of executive financial leadership.

This role is crucial for driving financial strategy, managing risk, ensuring statutory compliance, and providing the financial insights necessary for long-term business growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide executive leadership for the finance, accounting, and compliance teams, guiding them through annual account closures and audits.

- Oversee the company's financial strategy, including profitability projections for new investments and initiatives.

- Manage the company's capital structure, including obtaining credit ratings and preparing financial proposals for banking institutions.

- Supervise all aspects of statutory and regulatory compliance, including Income Tax, GST, Companies Act, PF, ESI, and CSR.

- Lead financial planning and analysis, including cash flow management, foreign inward remittances, and import payments.

- Ensure financial integrity and compliance with international standards such as FEMA and RBI for all foreign transactions.

- Oversee the SAP FI system, identifying and resolving functional gaps to ensure optimal financial management and reporting.

- Direct the completion of financial audits and the preparation of financial statements for all group companies.

- Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board of Directors, providing critical financial insights to inform business decisions.

Required Technical Skills

- Financial Software: Mandatory proficiency in SAP, particularly in the SAP FI module.

- Compliance: Extensive experience with statutory regulations related to Income Tax, GST, Companies Act, PF, ESI, CSR, and FEMA/RBI.

- Banking & Treasury: Expertise in managing letters of credit (LC), bank guarantees (BG), credit ratings, and cash flow.

- Audit & Reporting: Deep knowledge of financial statements, cost audits, and group-level financial reporting.

- Financial Modeling: Strong skills in creating profitability projections and financial forecasts.

Qualifications and Experience

- Education: A Chartered Accountant qualification is a mandatory requirement.

- An MBA in Finance from a top-tier institution is highly desirable.

- Experience: A minimum of 1520 years of professional experience, with significant time spent in a senior financial leadership role.

- Skills: Demonstrated strong leadership abilities, a proactive approach to anticipating and handling challenges, and an eagerness to learn and grow