Head - Finance - CA - KPO

Job Purpose :

- The Head of Finance contributes to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing all financial tasks for the organization.

Qualifications

- CA with over 10 -12 yrs experience in managing the Financial Function of a small/mid-size organisation in the service industry

- MBA in finance would be an added qualification

- Exposure to Client Servicing culture

- Exposure to statutory compliances

- Successfully managed 6-10 member teams

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

- Promote a mindset of low cost high quality financials.

- Establish Finance as a strategic partner to growth of the organisation by creating a culture of ownership and proactive delivery. Steer the department on focusing on the Need of the Hour as well as create a larger picture.

- Focus on continuously improving KPIs like EBITDA, profitability per employee, revenue per employee and continuously drive down KPIs like cost per seat and average salary

- Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports. Create a strong MIS based check and balances to drive controls and discipline

- Design the Organisation Business Plan for the next 3-5 yrs and actively lead the forecasting process

- Develop and maintain financial accounting systems and controls for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, petty cash and the general Ledger

- Manage the acquisition of capital assets/services and negotiate the best rates as per organisation requirement

- Oversee all payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner, process and submit statutory and benefits remittances on time

- Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures

- Ensure that all statutory compliances and requirements of the organization are met including Income Tax, Sales and Services Tax, PF filing, returns for SEZ

- Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with external auditors as necessary

- Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the CEO/COO

- Create a profit centre within the Finance space by designing tools/services that can be offered to client as a value addition

- Create a hierarchy of command within the finance function and create a succession plan

- Train develop & empower tram members to gain higher operational efficiency

Personal characteristics :

The Head of Finance should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following :

- Attention to detail:

- Have a hawk eye attention to minute details. Ability to spot even the slightest anomalies and take proactive corrective action.

Behave Ethically :

- Understand ethical behaviour and business practices and ensure own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization

Focus on Client Needs :

- Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.

Foster Teamwork :

- Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Lead : Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.

Make Decisions :

- Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization

Organize :

- Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.

Solve Problems :

- Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.