Job Responsibilities

1. IPO Strategy & Planning

- Develop and lead the overall IPO strategy, roadmap, and execution timeline.
- Assess IPO readiness and identify gaps in processes, governance, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Coordinate with investment bankers, legal advisors, auditors, registrars, and other key stakeholders.
- Advise the Board and promoters on optimal timing, valuation, and listing strategy.

2. Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, including Ind AS, IFRS, and GAAP, as relevant.
- Oversee the preparation of audited and restated financial statements.
- Strengthen financial controls, reporting frameworks, and management information systems.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements of stock exchanges and securities regulators.

3. Corporate Governance
- Establish and strengthen robust corporate governance practices across the organization.
- Support the formation and effective functioning of Board Committees, including the Audit and Risk Committees.
- Develop and implement policies relating to internal controls, ethics, risk management, and disclosures.
- Promote transparency, accountability, and sound governance practices.

4. Fundraising & Capital Structure
- Optimize the companys capital structure in preparation for the IPO.
- Lead pre-IPO fundraising initiatives and engage with private equity and institutional investors.
- Manage debt restructuring and working capital requirements.
- Develop strategies for the efficient allocation and utilization of IPO proceeds.

5. Investor Relations
- Build and maintain solid relationships with institutional investors, analysts, and other key stakeholders.
- Prepare investor presentations, roadshow materials, and compelling financial narratives.
- Effectively communicate the companys growth strategy, financial performance, and investment proposition.




- Manage post-listing investor communication and market expectations.

6. Risk Management & Internal Controls
- Establish and strengthen enterprise-wide risk management frameworks.
- Enhance internal financial controls, compliance mechanisms, and governance processes.
- Ensure effective internal audit and risk assessment processes.
- Identify and mitigate financial, operational, legal, regulatory, and reputational risks.

7. Business Performance & Strategic Finance
- Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business analytics.
- Monitor key financial and operational performance indicators.
- Provide strategic insights to the CEO and Board on growth opportunities, profitability, and business performance.
- Support mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, and other corporate development initiatives, where applicable.

8. Due Diligence & Documentation
- Lead financial due diligence activities as part of IPO preparation.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of disclosures in the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) and other offer documents.
- Coordinate responses to regulatory queries and investor due diligence requirements.
- Maintain and manage data rooms and critical documentation throughout the IPO process.

9. Taxation & Regulatory Management
- Ensure effective tax compliance and optimize tax structures where appropriate.
- Manage interactions with tax authorities, regulators, auditors, and external consultants.
- Identify and address tax risks, contingent liabilities, and regulatory issues prior to listing.

10. Post-IPO Responsibilities
- Ensure ongoing compliance with listing regulations and disclosure requirements.
- Oversee quarterly and annual financial reporting obligations.
- Monitor market expectations and drive initiatives focused on shareholder value creation.
- Support long-term capital allocation, growth, and strategic business initiatives.

📌 Chief Financial Officer (Chennai)
🏢 CIEL HR
📍 Chennai