Job Description Template: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location : Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Company : Mantra Softech

Reports to : Director

Experience : 15+ Years (5 years as CFO/VP-Finance)

Education : Chartered Accountant (CA) / MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute

About the Company

Mantra Softech is a company developing products and solutions for security and identity market. The

company has an array of biometric sensors (fingerprint, iris, face), access control devices, android

devices, and other products. These products are developed using Artificial Intelligence technologies like

computer vision and machine learning as well as software and hardware engineering technologies

including firmware engineering, embedded designing. The company has US patents and its R&D centre

is also DSIR approved. Its products are sold in over 50 countries globally for application in programmes

like National ID (like Aadhaar), Digiyatra, visa processing, election ID, and other identity solutions in

aviation, defence and industrial market. The company has over 700 employees with a majority of it

being technical staff. It is headquartered in Ahmedabad with presence in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru. The

company also recently raised its first private equity round. https://www.mantratec.com/

Job Summary:

As we are preparing for our next stage of growth, we are looking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer

(CFO) who will lead our financial operations, planning, governance, and risk management functions

across verticals.

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a strategic business partner to the founders, responsible for

driving financial excellence, aligning fiscal strategy with corporate goals, and enabling sustainable

growth through prudent financial management.The ideal candidate will be both strategic and hands-on,

bringing strong experience in financial planning, reporting, compliance, risk management, capital raising,

and business analytics.

Key Responsibilities Drive long-term financial planning, annual budgeting, and forecasting for business units as well

as overall company

 Provide financial insights and models to support business decisions and expansion planning

 Oversee accounting, taxation, payroll, treasury, and MIS reporting

 Oversee international finance operations including import of semiconductor raw

materials, export receivables, transfer pricing, foreign exchange risk management, and

financial oversight of international subsidiaries (procurement, business development,

and product development entities)

 Design and implement strong internal control systems, policies, and SOPs

 Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closings

 Ensure regulatory compliance with GST, TDS, Companies Act, FEMA, etc

 Manage statutory, internal, and external audits with auditors and consultants

 Build relationships with banks, NBFCs, investors, and financial institutions

 Create and present reports for board meetings and stakeholder engagements

 Partner with business heads to drive cost optimization and operational efficiency

Qualifications & Experience

 Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) / MBA (Finance) from a reputed institute

 Experience: 15+ years of experience with at least 5 years in a CFO/VP-Finance role in a

mid-sized or growth-stage company

 Prior experience in managing cross-border finance, including import/export

transactions, foreign exchange risk management, international taxation/compliance, and

oversight of overseas subsidiaries

 Industry: Technology, Electronics, B2B Manufacturing, Software (preferred)

 Financial Tools/ERP: SAP, Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or other ERP systems.

 Compliance & Audit: In-depth knowledge of Indian financial laws and regulatory

frameworks

Mantra Softech

Our vision directs our actions. It's our guide. Ensuring that we have a far more significant impact

than just our financial success. We enhance our customers' global reach while assisting employees in

succeeding, communities to thrive, and industries to function in harmony with the environment.Our mission is to harness the power of technology and humanity to assist you – the pioneers and

visionaries – in revolutionizing, innovating, and creating a significant transformation that propels us

forward.

“The never- ending pursuit of developing better work culture for employee”

Corporate Video Link :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yv4f7IGLrs

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mantra-softech

Quick Info

• Women Empowerment: 35%women workforce

• Average Tenure: 4 years

• Company Growth: 70% growth 5Year CAGR

• Reskilling program: Spend 5Cr YoY (Sponsoring for PhD, MasterDegree, Technical certification)

• Innovation program: Sponsorship for patents

Company Accolades

Elcina India: won the ELCINA Awards 2019 in the category of Excellence in Electronics Innovation.

CII Design Award: Our Biometric POS Terminal has been recognized at CII Design excellence award

InterCon Dubai: won the Inter-con Top50 Innovator's Award 2019 for bringing Innovation in the field of

biometric technology.

Electronics Maker Award: won the best company in 2020 under the Make in India Initiative category.

Department of Science & Technology: We have GOI recognized Research & Development

Centre. UIDAI / Aadhaar Certified: We are the Attendance System Provider Company under Platinum

Category Indigenous Biometric Design Certified by Federal Beureu Investigation, USA for quality.