Finance Manager

Locations:

India (with teams across Ireland and the UK; expanding further)

Function:

Finance & Accounting

Reports to:

VP Partnerships

About Disseqt AI

Disseqt AI is building the AI Assurance category

: the layer that sits between agentic AI and the risk functions that have to answer for it. Regulated enterprises across finance, insurance, and healthcare are shipping AI agents faster than their governance stacks can keep up. We give compliance and security teams continuous testing, real-time monitoring, and audit-ready evidence across the full deployment lifecycle, so "we think it's fine" becomes "here's the proof."

We're a lean, fast-moving team with operations in Bengaluru, San Francisco, and Dublin. We've already partnered with the likes of HCLTech, Microsoft, Tata Technologies, and Infosys to bring trustworthy agentic AI into production for regulated industries. Our customers cut AI testing time from weeks to days. We hold ourselves to the same standard of rigour internally.

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function at Disseqt AI. This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to work directly with the Founders and leadership team on strategic financial decisions, while also managing the day-to-day rigor of compliance, reporting, and controllership across multiple geographies and entities, including our UK-based subsidiary.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Accounting

- Own the annual budget and rolling financial forecasts, tracking actuals vs. budget and flagging variances to leadership.
- Build and maintain financial models for revenue, burn, and runway across SKUs (Managed SaaS, Enterprise Deployment) and GTM partners.
- Track unit economics (CAC, ARR/SKU, contract-level margins) and surface trends to Founders/leadership.
- Partner with GTM/Partnerships to model deal economics on GSI-led contracts and POC-to-conversion revenue.
- Prepare scenario and sensitivity models (best/base/worst case) to support planning and fundraise conversations.
- Oversee company accounts including book-keeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Supervise the accounts team and auditors, ensuring smooth financial operations and timely reporting.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards,



tax regulations, and statutory filings (GST, TDS, ROC,VAT etc.).
- Supervise bookkeeping, compliance, and reporting for the company's Ireland, India and UK-based entities, ensuring adherence to regulations.
- Advise on entity structuring, transfer pricing, and related cross-border matters.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

- Prepare financial forecasts, cash flow statements, and P&L; reports to support business decisions.
- Implement cost control measures and optimize financial efficiency.
- Support fundraising, due diligence, and investor reporting.
- Provide financial insights to leadership on scalability, unit economics, and expansion strategy.
- Support senior management with financial decision-making, cash flow management, and bookkeeping.

Tax & Compliance

- Offer corporate tax planning insights and optimize tax liabilities across domestic and international operations.
- Advise on foreign exchange transactions and ensure compliance with government regulations.
- Implement financial controls to minimize risk and ensure smooth operations.

Reporting & Governance

- Supervise preparation of the monthly Investor MIS, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
- Work closely with auditors and legal teams to maintain strong corporate governance.
- Assist with audit preparation and reporting to ensure all financial operations meet required standards.

International Transactions

- Manage and process cross-border payments, receipts, and intercompany transactions between all the entities.
- Ensure correct treatment of foreign exchange transactions, including timely conversion, hedging considerations, and accurate booking of forex gains/losses.
- Stay current on and ensure compliance with regulations governing cross-border flows (e.g., FEMA, FDI/ODI reporting, EDPMS/IDPMS, Liberalised Remittance Scheme where applicable).




- Understand and apply transfer pricing principles for intercompany transactions, including documentation and benchmarking requirements.
- Coordinate with banks, payment processors, and legal counsel to ensure smooth, compliant international fund transfers.
- Monitor double taxation treaties (DTAA) and withholding tax obligations on cross-border payments.
- Keep track of evolving regulatory requirements in each jurisdiction we operate in and flag implications for the business as we expand into new markets.

Audit Ownership

- Serve as the primary point of contact for all statutory, tax, and internal audits across every entity and jurisdiction.
- Own end-to-end audit readiness: maintaining clean books, organized documentation, and audit trails year-round rather than just at audit time.
- Build and maintain relationships with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies across India, the US, Ireland, and the UK.
- Anticipate and proactively address audit findings, and put in place controls to prevent recurring issues.
- Scale audit processes and documentation practices as the company grows and enters new geographies, ensuring consistency and compliance at every stage.

What You'll Get

- Full ownership of the finance function in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
- Direct collaboration with the Founders and leadership team on strategic financial decisions.
- A front-row seat at a high-growth AI startup.

Requirements

Experience

- Minimum 4 years of experience in finance, accounting, or controllership roles.

Qualifications

- Chartered Accountant (CA), MBA (Finance), or equivalent qualification.

Skills

- Strong understanding of tax laws, financial compliance, and corporate finance.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to operate under ambiguity with tight deadlines.
- Cross-border experience managing financial operations for both Indian and EU, US -based entities (mandatory).
- Experience with AI SaaS startups or other fast-growing companies strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience with accounting software such as Zoho Books, QuickBooks,Tally, etc..
- Analytical mindset with strong financial modeling and reporting skills.
- Experience with forex transactions and RBI compliance.
- Track record of setting up financial systems and automations.

📌 Finance Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Disseqt AI
📍 Bengaluru