Certa is the AI-first third-party operating system. Enterprises, from the Fortune 500 to quick-growing startups, use our no-code platform to onboard, assess, and monitor their vendors, suppliers, and partners across risk, compliance, and ESG. We have processed over 10 million entities for 100,000+ users across 120+ countries, and are backed by Fin Capital, Vertex Ventures, and Point72 Ventures.
We're looking for a Finance Lead to own finance and accounting for Certa's India entity. Based in India and partnering closely with our global finance team, you'll run day-to-day operations, keep us fully compliant with Indian statutory and tax requirements, and build the processes, controls, and team to support our next phase of growth.
What You'll Do
Own India finance operations: Manage day-to-day finance and accounting for Certa's India entity - accounts payable and receivable, payroll, general ledger, and month-end and quarter-end close.
Ensure statutory compliance: Own India statutory and regulatory compliance - GST, TDS, income tax, ROC/MCA filings, transfer pricing,



and FEMA/RBI requirements - coordinating with external auditors, tax advisors, and consultants.
Lead audits & controls: Manage statutory and internal audits, strengthen internal controls, and maintain accurate books (Ind AS/Indian GAAP) that reconcile cleanly to global reporting.
Drive FP&A; & reporting: Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for the India entity, and deliver timely, accurate management reporting to the global finance team.
Manage cash & vendors: Oversee treasury, cash flow, banking relationships, and vendor and contract governance for the India operation.
Build & improve: Automate and improve finance processes and systems, and help build and mentor the India finance team as we scale.
What You'll Need
Experience: 7+ years in finance and accounting, including experience leading finance operations for an India entity, ideally at a high-growth B2B SaaS or technology company.
Quali

📌 Finance Lead (India)
🏢 Certa
📍 India