Chief Financial Officer

**Job Title**: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

**Location**: India (with frequent international travel)

**Salary**: ₹1.5 Lakh per month

**Experience Required**: 8+ years in accounting, auditing, and financial leadership across multi-country operations

**Employment Type**: Full-time

**Timings**: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

**Company Overview**:
Established in 1971 in Pune, India, our group has evolved from a family-owned furnishings business into a diversified multinational enterprise with a strong presence across India, the UAE, Qatar, Vietnam, China, Oman, and Singapore. Our business operations span multiple sectors, including premium home furnishings and upholstery, large-scale fabric wholesale, manufacturing and international trading of petroleum by-products, direct-to-consumer e-commerce in sportswear, and the import and distribution of modern furniture. With integrated sourcing hubs, manufacturing units, retail networks, and global supply chains, we operate with a commitment to quality, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. Our vision is to build a resilient, innovation-driven conglomerate that upholds traditional values while embracing global business standards.

**About the Role**:
This is a **high-profile, hands-on leadership role** that requires a **strategic thinker** with deep expertise in **international finance, multi-currency accounting, and cross-border auditing**. **Frequent international travel** is required to manage in-country financial operations and audits.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**1. Strategic Financial Leadership**
- Develop and implement the organization’s long-term financial strategy aligned with business goals
- Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors based on financial analysis and projections
- Identify and manage financial risks, growth opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives across all markets
- Oversee corporate budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities

**2. Financial Management & Reporting**
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Maintain compliance with international accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) and regulatory frameworks
- Lead financial consolidation of multiple entities and provide insights into group performance
- Direct internal and external audits, ensuring transparency and integrity in all financial reporting
- **Streamline and optimize the global accounting function**, including restructuring the accounting team and clearly defining roles and responsibilities
- **Design and implement standardized accounting processes** and internal reporting frameworks across all group entities
- **Define, document, and implement end-to-end finance processes**, ensuring consistency, operational efficiency, and audit-readiness across all jurisdictions and accounting systems

**3. Cash Flow, Treasury & Capital Management**
- Monitor and manage global cash flows, working capital, and currency exposure
- Optimize funding strategies, banking relationships, and intercompany fund transfers
- Manage capital allocation, including investments, debt obligations, and financial reserves

**4. Multi-Country Operations Oversight**
- Supervise and coordinate financial operations across 6-7 countries
- Travel internationally to review local finance processes, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance
- Liaise with local authorities, auditors, tax consultants, and legal advisors to ensure full statutory adherence
- Implement standardized financial systems and controls across geographies

**5. Compliance, Risk & Governance**
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements, tax laws, transfer pricing, and foreign exchange regulations
- Establish strong internal controls and risk management frameworks
- Maintain proper documentation, audit trails, and due diligence processes for all financial transactions

**6. Leadership & Team Development**
- Lead and mentor finance and accounting teams both in India and abroad
- Build high-performing teams and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and performance excellence
- Drive change management initiatives and support digital transformation of finance functions.

**Qualifications & Skills**:

- Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in accounting, auditing, and financial leadership, with at least 3 years at the CFO or senior finance level
- **Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Cost and Management Accountant (CMA), or CFA** qualification is required or highly preferred
- Must hold a valid passport and be eligible for business visas to multiple countries
- Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally on short notice

**Preferred Experience**:

- Experience working in international group structures or holding companies
- Understanding of foreign exchange regulations (FEMA, RBI guidelines)
- Prior experience in handling statutory audits an