07 Aug
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Metadome.ai
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India
We are looking for a hands-on, Finance & Accounts Manager with 8–10 years of corporate finance experience to own our end-to-end accounting, compliance, and financial reporting functions. In this role, you will manage daily cash flows, supervise robust tax and statutory compliance, and maintain institutional-grade records for management and investor review. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in tech or SaaS environments, with the agility required to thrive in a rapid-paced startup ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
1. Cash Flow & Treasury Management
- Monitor daily cash flow movements and ensure optimal allocation of corporate funds.
- Oversee and streamline the timely reconciliation of bank statements and related payment processes.
- Manage working capital efficiently to prevent liquidity bottlenecks and optimize runway.
2. Accounts Payable (AP) & Receivable (AR) Management
- Oversee vendor payments and ensure full, accurate compliance with statutory deductions such as TDS.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and actively track collections to reduce aging cycles.
- Implement robust credit control measures to mitigate bad debts and protect cash reserves.
- Assist in organizing data and updating financial models to support analytical requirements for investor funding rounds.
3. Internal Controls & Compliance
- Ensure all corporate financial transactions tightly adhere to internal governance policies and external statutory regulations.
- Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external audits by building and maintaining accurate, audit-ready financial records.
- Proactively identify areas of financial risk and implement practical corrective measures.
4. Statutory & Tax Compliance
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of GST returns, TDS deductions, and related monthly/quarterly tax payments.
- Supervise all employee-related compliances, including EPF, LWF, and Professional Tax.
- Track and ensure adherence to company law requirements, working alongside external advisors for routine MCA filings and annual returns.
- Coordinate seamlessly with statutory auditors to drive smooth compliance cycles.
- Take explicit ownership of key ROC Annual Filings: AOC-4 (Financial Statements) by October 30th and MGT-7 (Annual Return) by November 30th.
5. Financial Reporting & MIS
- Prepare, close, and analyze periodic financial statements for core management review.
- Ensure accurate and timely statutory reporting to all relevant regulatory authorities.
- Generate recurring investor reports, tracking key SaaS metrics (where applicable) and assisting with financial projections.
- Handle ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis requests driven by management priorities.
6. Stakeholder Management
- Assist in maintaining collaborative operating relationships with banks, investors, and financial institutions.
- Support the Head of Finance in monitoring fund utilization and preparing data rooms for subsequent Series investment rounds.
- Work closely with legal and internal compliance teams to coordinate financial due diligence processes.
Requirements
- Education: Post-Graduate degree in Finance, MBA (Finance), M. Com, or Inter-CA (Semi-Qualified CA).
- Experience: 8–10 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting, financial operations, and direct compliance management.
- Industry Domain : Must have prior experience in a SaaS, Tech, or Fin Tech company.
- Work Environment : Must have prior experience working within a startup environment, demonstrating adaptability and hands-on execution.
- Technical Skills: Excellent command of accounting software (e.g., Tally Prime, Zoho Books, Net Suite) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
📌 Finance & Accounts Manager (India)
🏢 Metadome.ai
📍 India