Director - Finance

About MoEngage
MoEngage is an insights-led customer engagement platform trusted by 1,350+ global consumer brands, including McAfee, Flipkart, Domino's, Nestle, Deutsche Telekom, and OYO.

MoEngage combines data from multiple sources to help brands gain a 360-degree view of their customers.

MoEngage Analytics arms marketers and product owners with insights into customer behavior.

Brands can leverage MoEngage Personalize to orchestrate journeys and build 1:1 conversations across the website, mobile, email, social, and messaging channels.

MoEngage Inform, the transactional messaging infrastructure, helps unify promotional and transactional communication to a single platform for better insights and lower costs.

MoEngage's AI Suite helps marketers develop winning copies and creatives, optimize campaigns and channels that boost engagement, and help with faster execution.

For over a decade, consumer brands in 60+ countries have been using MoEngage to power digital experiences for over a billion monthly customers.

With offices in 15 countries, MoEngage is backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, B Capital, Steadview Capital, Multiples Private Equity, Eight Roads, F-Prime Capital, Matrix Partners, Ventureast, and Helion Ventures.

MoEngage was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave- : Real-Time Interaction Management, Q1 2024 report, and Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave- 2023 report.

MoEngage was also featured as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Omni-Channel Marketing Platforms for B2C Enterprises 2023.

About The Role
We are looking for a highly accomplished and strategic Director Finance to be a key leader within our finance department.

Reporting directly to VPFinance, you will play a critical role in overseeing our financial operations, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring the financial health of the organization.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with deep expertise in financial reporting, a strong grasp of accounting standards, extensive experience in managing audits, and a comprehensive understanding of tax and regulatory compliance.

This role requires exceptional leadership skills to manage a high-performing team and serve as a trusted advisor to senior management.

Roles And Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Leadership:

• Act as a strategic partner to the VP Finance in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Lead the implementation of financial strategies to support the company's growth objectives.
• Provide timely and insightful financial analysis to senior management to aid in key business decisions.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee the preparation of all financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Indian GAAP.
• Ensure the integrity of financial data across all systems and processes.
• Lead the development and maintenance of robust internal controls and accounting policies.

Audit & Risk Management

• Lead and manage all statutory and internal audits from start to finish, serving as the primary liaison for external auditors.
• Proactively identify and mitigate financial risks, implementing controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
• Prepare detailed audit schedules and documentation, ensuring a smooth and efficient audit process.

Taxation & Regulatory Management

• Lead all aspects of tax planning and compliance, including direct and indirect taxes.
• Stay abreast of changes in tax laws and other regulatory frameworks, advising senior management on their impact.
• Ensure all statutory filings and returns are completed accurately and on time.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of finance and accounting professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth within the team.
• Manage team performance, conduct reviews, and allocate resources effectively to meet departmental goals.

Requirements
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Professional Certification: Must be a Chartered Accountant (CA).

Experience: A minimum of 10-12 years of progressive experience in corporate finance, with at least 5-7 years in a senior managerial or leadership role.

Technical Expertise

• Exceptional knowledge of accounting standards.
• Proven experience in successfully managing complex statutory and internal audits.
• In-depth understanding of tax laws and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with ERP systems Netsuite and advanced MS Excel skills.

Leadership & Communication
Strong leadership and team management skills with a track record of developing talent.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Superb communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to a variety of audiences, including the board and external stakeholders.

At MoEngage, we respect and value differences.

We believe that when people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives collaborate, we create the most value - for our clients, our employees, and society.

We embrace diversity and uphold a strong set of values.

We are committed to inclusivity and take pride in providing equal opportunities for success and growth.

Employment at.

MoEngage is based solely on professional competence, skills, and experience.

We stand firmly against all forms of discrimination and support equal rights and opportunities regardless of gender, ethnicity, abilities, age, identity, orientation or expression, marital status (including pregnancy), religion and beliefs, or any other status protected by law.

It is our policy to comply with all applicable national, state, and local laws related to non-discrimination and equal opportunity.

MoEngage is truly a place where everyone can bring their passions, authentic selves, and talents to work, collaborating to drive progress and solve meaningful challenges.

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