Chief Financial Officer - Pharma/Chemical

- Develop financial models and valuation scenarios to undertake feasibility analysis of various potential investors / investments

- Guide organization on decisions in areas of capital structure, financing mix, financial leverage in order to maximize overall value of the corporation

- Undertake corporate financial planning exercise and prepare annual financial budgets for the organization

- Provide strategic financial direction to various departments to achieve business targets

- Direct the development, maintenance and implementation of all accounting policies & procedures in compliance with accounting standards

- Direct corporate taxation and compliance with allied laws to ensure that the organization's finances are accurately reported and taxes optimized

- Monitor Financial MIS for business parameters and take appropriate action on a timely basis

- Guide the process of interest rates and credit amounts negotiation with banks for trade financing through LC, Cash in advance, Documentary Coordination, Open account etc.

- Ensure that relevant tax, registration and membership documents are provided to the banks

- Ensure coverage under the duty exemption / remission schemes to avail of benefits of exemption / remission of different forms of custom duties levied on the import content of the input for exports

- Ensure all trade practices are in accordance with the handbook of procedures issued by the Ministry of Finance from time to time

- Guide management of Forex exposure, like foreign exchange contracts, to mitigate currency risk to the minimum

- Direct financial transactions through Dubai office to ensure maximum benefit in terms of tax liability and credit period

- Provide commercial related advice, monitor costs and protect organization against business risk

- Manage the relationship with banks and regulatory bodies to ensure faster and cost effective transactions

- Ensure that the organization is adequately and cost effectively insured against risks

- Oversee optimum management of corporate funds through effective treasury management & compliance to company policy and achieve maximum possible return within the policy framework

- Ensure corporate governance with regards to financial and other matters

- Closely monitor cash flows and take necessary steps to ensure continuous availability of working capital

- Mentor and coach subordinates to develop the team's capabilities and build a strong succession pipeline for the role