Responsibilities:

You will be the cornerstone of our financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight. Your core areas of ownership will include:

- Maintaining the general ledger, managing bookkeeping activities, and executing a seamless month-end and year-end close process.

- Preparing timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports including P&L; statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for founders and the board.

- Ensuring full compliance across the UAE and, as we expand, in India. This encompasses corporate tax, GST/VAT, TDS, annual audits, and ROC filings.

- Overseeing accounts payable and receivable, banking relationships, and proactive cash flow management.

- Establishing, documenting, and managing efficient procurement and financial approval workflows.

- Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to guide business decisions.

- Coordinating with our Employer of Record (EOR) providers to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing.

Requirements:

- A professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant (CA) or an equivalent international certification.

- 6+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance,



with proven, hands-on controller-level ownership in a dynamic environment.

- Strong, practical knowledge of statutory compliance and financial reporting requirements in the UAE and/or India.

- Proven ability to serve as a one-person finance department with the vision to build and lead a team in the future.

- High proficiency with up-to-date accounting software (e.g., Zoho Books, Tally, QuickBooks, or similar platforms).

- A curious and innovative mindset, with a genuine interest in leveraging AI and automation tools to improve finance workflows.

- Exceptional organizational skills, sharp analytical abilities, and comfort operating autonomously in the ambiguity of an early-stage, high-growth company.

Nice to Have :

- Prior experience in the technology/SaaS or hospitality sectors.

- Exposure to international finance operations and multi-currency accounting.

- Experience with financial data integration or analytics platforms.

- A track record of implementing or improving financial systems and processes in a startup environment.

📌 Financial Controller (Gurugram)
🏢 Rhia AI
📍 Gurugram