Qualified Chartered Accountant

We will be relocating to Thane in 6 months. We kindly request that candidates consider applying for this position based on their preferred travel time and geographical location.

Job Location – Sakinaka, Mumbai

Report to – CFO

Industry – Shipping & Maritime

Position Summary:

Responsible for overseeing 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:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) certification.
• 8-10 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.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and the executive team.
• 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: ₹65, ₹150,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• Are you a Qualified Chartered Accountant? Yes/No
• Are you willing to Relocate/Travel to Thane for work? Yes/No
• What will be your Notice Period?
• Where do you reside currently?

Experience:

• Qualified CA: 5 years (Required)
• Financial modelling, FP&A & budgeting: 5 years (Required)
• Handling Accounts Payable & Receivable: 5 years (Required)
• Working on Cash flow and Working Capital Management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person