About the role
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Financial Reporting & MIS
- Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual book closures, ensuring accurate recording of accruals, prepaid expenses, amortization, and other adjustments.
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive Management Information Systems MIS with accuracy and timeliness.
- Develop and analyze P and L statements across product lines, channels online vs. offline, and brands.
- Build and maintain financial dashboards and executive-level reports for senior management and board visibility.
- Monitor key financial metrics and KPIs to track business health and flag emerging risks early.
- Handle consolidation of accounts and intercompany eliminations across group entities.
- Conduct detailed variance analysis on budgets vs. actuals, identifying key drivers and recommending corrective actions.
Accounting and Audit Compliance
- Prepare audit-ready financial statements in compliance with IND AS and Indian GAAP requirement and coordinate statutory audits liaising with Big 4 or audit firms.
- Maintain data integrity and ensure all documentation is audit ready at all times.
- Manage compliance with developed processes, SOPs, documentary controls, and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal control.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Product Development) to understand their financial needs and constraints
- Provide financial insights and analysis to support departmental decision-making
- Facilitate discussions between finance and business units to align financial goals with operational realities
- Communicate complex financial concepts in a clear, actionable manner to non-finance stakeholders
4. Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial reporting and analysis processes
- Implement best practices in financial management and contribute to operational efficiency
- Ensure adherence to internal financial policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
- Chartered Accountant CA mandatory.
- 6 to 8 years of post qualification experience in financial reporting, audits, and FPNA.
- Prior experience in Ecommerce, D2C, FMCG, or a high growth startup is highly desirable.
- Experience of IND AS, Indian GAAP, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
- Experience in managing Audits independently.
- Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
- High integrity, ownership mindset, and commitment to excellence.
- Experience with AI tools and finance automation example workflow automation, AI-driven analytics, RPA will be a plus.