Chief Financial Officer

Position:Chief FinancialOfficer
Location:Kottayam Kerala (with occasionaltravel)
Reportingto: Board ofDirectors/CEO

AboutAVG Group:
AVG Group ofCompanies ( AVG ) established in 1937 by the late A. V. George anotable and forward thinking public figure of his era is among themost longstanding business conglomerates in SouthIndia.
Head quartered in KottayamKerala the group currently specializes is several core activities.They include managing dealerships for prominent brands such asMaruti Eicher and Bharath Petroleum as well as engaging in thecultivation and production of tea rubber and other crops. Theseagricultural activities span the states of Kerala and Tamil Naduencompassing a vast land portfolio of over 4000 acres. Presentlythe group has an annual turnover of approximately 400 crore rupeesand holds assets in excess of 600 crorerupees.

FurthermoreAVG has expanded its business interests to include real estatedevelopment ventures in the hospitality sector and theestablishment of a venture incubator aimed at investing in diversebusinessopportunities.

Summary:
AVGis looking to hire an experienced finance professional to be basedout of Kottayam Kerala to head the finance function for all thegroup companies. The per1son will lead and manage all aspects ofthe finance function including accounting finance and capitalraising for the groupcompanies.

CoreResponsibilities:
FinancialControl &Compliance
Responsiblefor driving development implementation and adherence of allfinancial and accounting policies & procedures for theorganization in compliance with the applicable financial andaccounting standards
Ensurecompliance with local state and statutory rules regulations tax andreporting requirements.
Leadbudget/forecasts processes and analysis and reporting of financialdata to aid business planning
Oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditorsensuring all audit issues are resolved and all compliance issuesare met and the preparation of the annual financial statements isin accordance with principles of accounting and other requiredsupplementary schedules andinformation.
Responsible forcollections
Develop and maintainsystems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of theorganization.
Oversee allpurchasing and payroll activity for staff andparticipants.
Monitor cash flowsto ensure healthy liquidity and short and long term sustainabilityof the companies and take necessary measures to ensure availabilityof working capital
Overseeeffective taxation planning and compliance for theorganization
Assist in the designimplementation and timely calculations of wage incentivescommissions and salaries for thestaff

CorporateFinance:
Responsiblefor driving all fundraising initiatives including debt and equityfor the companies and itssubsidiaries
Supporting andmonitoring the performance of the group companies/subsidiariesincluding working on value creation opportunities to enhanceshareholder value and return onequity
Diversify the sources ofcapital and maintaining and building relationships with the bankingand investment communities
Overseeing the treasury function of the company and itssubsidiaries Commercial & CostControl
Drive cost controlinitiatives and enforce budget control to improve costefficiencies
Drive organizationwide cost management strategies andinitiatives
Work with thebusiness teams to support on the commercial aspects of dealmaking
Conduct business andfinancial evaluation of specificproposals
Investigatecosteffective benefit plans and other fringe benefits which theorganization may offer employees and potential employees with thegoal of attracting and retaining qualifiedindividuals.
Work with the Boardto ensure programmatic success through cost analysis support andcompliance with all contractual and programmaticrequirements
StrengthenF&A team that helps provide seamless and timely support tothebusiness

BusinessSupport
Serve as apivotal member of the senior management team responsible forformulation of the overall organization strategy and short term /long term business plans
Shouldbe a partner to the Management in building the organization of thefuture
Ensure business plans arealigned to key strategies and financialobjectives
Assist the keystakeholders in establishing short and long term departmental goalsand objectives
Provide decisionsupport to the Board in driving business deliverables and beanswerable to the BoardLeadership
Lead thecommercial/finance team managing and developing their skillspriorities and direction
Providefunctional direction guidance andsupport
Monitor the performanceof the team on a continuous basis to identify keyperformers
Mentor and develop thefinance management team managing work allocation trainingperformance evaluation and the building of a dynamic and effectiveteam.
Train the Finance Unit andother staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financialmanagement matters.
Ensure highlevel of employee engagement and retention of keyperformers
RequirementsExperience:
Relevant experience (15 years) in similar financeroles
Selfstarter with a provenability to manage multiple priorities and to workindependently
Outstandinganalytical skills detailoriented inquisitive and a proactiveattitude
Excellent communicationand presentationskills

Experience:Relevant experience (15+ years) in similar finance rolesSelf-starter with a proven ability to manage multiple prioritiesand to work independently Outstanding analytical skills,detail-oriented, inquisitive and a proactive attitude Excellentcommunication and presentation skills

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