VP of Finance

The core responsibilities for the job include the following:

Taxation and Regulatory Excellence:

• Own the entire taxation landscape, including direct tax, indirect tax (GST), international taxation, and transfer pricing for cross-border payment operations.
• Ensure comprehensive compliance with IFSCA, RBI, and other regulatory directives and applicable laws for payment service providers.
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes in fintech and payments, proactively updating policies and procedures.
• Build strong relationships with regulatory authorities, including IFSCA, ensuring timely submissions and maintaining exemplary compliance standards.

Financial Leadership and Operations:

• Oversee financial controllers managing accounting, reconciliation, and transaction operations across GIFT City and Bangalore offices.
• Direct the finance team handling GST, tax compliance, payroll management, and escrow operations.
• Establish robust internal controls and governance frameworks befitting a regulated payment institution.
• Drive strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting aligned with the company's growth trajectory.
• Ensure seamless coordination between GIFT City transaction operations and Bangalore corporate finance functions.

Team Building and Development:

• Lead and expand the current finance team of two professionals into a high-performing department.
• Hire and develop specialized talent for taxation, compliance, and regulatory reporting roles.
• Build team capabilities to handle complex cross-border payment regulations and international tax matters.
• Create structured processes enabling the team to independently manage routine regulatory interactions.
• Foster a culture of compliance excellence and continuous learning.

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary or supervisory interface with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.
• Manage relationships with banking partners to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Lead statutory audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance certifications.
• Present financial and compliance matters to board members and potential investors.
• Coordinate with legal and compliance teams on regulatory submissions.

Strategic Financial Partnership:

• Partner directly with the founder on strategic tax planning and financial decision-making.
• Support fundraising activities through financial modeling, due diligence coordination, and investor reporting.
• Provide tax and regulatory insights for new product development and market expansion.
• Optimize corporate structure for tax efficiency while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives without compromising compliance standards.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years in finance with deep specialization in taxation and regulatory compliance.
• Core Expertise: Proven track record in managing complex tax structures, regulatory filings, and compliance frameworks.
• Industry Background: Fintech, banking, NBFC, or other regulated financial services preferred.
• Qualifications: CA/CS strongly preferred; CPA or equivalent welcomed.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to build and lead finance teams.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in tax software, ERP systems, and regulatory reporting tools.
• Expert-level command of Indian direct and indirect taxation.
• Strategic mindset with meticulous attention to compliance details.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex tax and regulatory matters into business insights.
• Thrives in fast-paced startup environments while maintaining accuracy.
• High integrity and ethical standards.