<div>Job Description: Head of Finance</div> <div>Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Finance to join our<br /> startup as a key member of the leadership team. The ideal candidate should have a strong<br /> background in finance, particularly with expertise in controllership, investor reporting, and<br /> financial planning. Holding a CA qualification is essential for this role. As the Head of<br /> Finance, you will play a crucial role in establishing and maintaining the financial integrity of<br /> our organisation while actively contributing to strategic decision-making processes.<br /> Responsibilities:<br /> ● Controllership:<br /> ● Oversee all aspects of financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance,<br /> and transparency.<br /> ● Establish and enforce internal controls and processes to safeguard financial<br /> assets and data.<br /> ● Monitor financial transactions, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end<br /> closings.<br /> ● Lead the preparation of financial statements and reports, adhering to<br /> accounting standards.<br /> ● Ensure up-to-date awareness of tax regulations and evolving laws for<br /> compliance and reduced tax liabilities; oversee tax planning, filing, and<br /> reporting, collaborating with external advisors as necessary.<br /> ● Supervise internal audit for control, risk, and compliance; manage external<br /> audit coordination, including annual process; execute improvements from<br /> audit recommendations to enhance financial operations.</div> <div>● Investor Reporting:<br /> ● Develop and manage comprehensive investor reporting processes, providing<br /> accurate and timely financial updates.<br /> ● Collaborate with external stakeholders, addressing investor queries and<br /> requests professionally.<br /> ● Prepare investor presentations, financial summaries, and performance<br /> analyses.<br /> ● Financial Planning:<br /> ● Lead the creation and implementation of financial planning strategies,<br /> including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modelling.<br /> ● Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making<br /> based on financial projections.<br /> ● Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to drive<br /> business growth.</div> <div>● Compliance:<br /> ● Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, tax laws, and<br /> accounting standards.<br /> ● Stay up-to-date with changes in financial regulations and assess their impact<br /> on the organisation.<br /> ● Coordinate with auditors and regulatory authorities for audits and financial<br /> reviews<br /> ● Team Leadership:<br /> ● Lead, mentor, and manage the finance team, fostering a collaborative and<br /> high-performance work environment.<br /> ● Provide guidance and professional development opportunities to team<br /> members.</div> <div>Qualifications:</div> <div>● Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is a must.<br /> ● Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in finance roles, proven experience<br /> in managing financial operations, internal controls, and compliance.<br /> ● Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and trends.<br /> ● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder<br /> engagement.<br /> ● Experience in startups or dynamic environments is a plus.</div>