Job Description

Job Location - Mumbai

Position Summary:

Responsible for the financial operations of the organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, implementing and maintaining effective internal controls, and providing strategic financial guidance to the management team.

Required Skills & Experience:

Chartered Accountant (CA) certification. Master's degree in Accounting & Finance or a related field of education.
5-7 years of progressive financial leadership position, preferably in the shipping & maritime industry.
Expert in financial modeling, FP&A, budgeting, and strategic planning.
Knowledge of industry-specific tax requirements and compliance/regulations.
Risk management, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks that threaten the company's financial stability (credit, interest, currency fluctuations, etc.).
Strong GAAP knowledge and experience with financial systems/automation.
Proficiency in commonly used financial software/tools.
Strategic business partner capable of influencing executive and board-level decisions.
Excellent communication, presentation, and team leadership abilities.
Adept at cash flow management and navigating a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1)Strategic Financial Leadership & Planning:

Develop and execute a financial strategy for sustainable growth.
Own and manage comprehensive financial models and forecasts.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
Define, track, and analyze key metrics and provide actionable insights.
Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders.

2) Financial Operations & Management:

Oversee all accounting, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Maintain audit-ready state and coordinate internal and external audits.
Ensure GAAP compliance.
Manage AR/AP, optimizing billing and collections.
Lead cash flow and treasury management; optimize working capital.
Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives.
Manage payment processing service offering.
Oversee payroll & benefits; optimize compensation strategy.

3) Risk Management & Compliance:

Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, tax laws, and minimum insurance requirements.
Establish and implement robust internal controls and policies.
Conduct risk assessments; mitigate financial risks.

4) Team Leadership & Technology:

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team.
Lead initiatives to upgrade and automate finance systems (ERP, FP&A).
Implement tools and processes to enhance efficiency and reporting.

5) Legal & Contractual Oversight:

Collaborate with legal financial terms in contracts (customer, vendor, partner).
Contract review and negotiation support (customer, vendor, partner).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?1,200,000.00 - ?1,800,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Application Question(s):

What is your notice period? Which part of Mumbai do you live?
Experience:

Qualified Chartered Accountant: 5 years (Required) Working as Accounts & Finance Manager: 5 years (Required) Working with financial modeling, FP & A,: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person