Jarvis - Finance Head - CA

Finance Head

Job Description:

About Jarvis Technology & Strategy Consulting Pvt Ltd:

- Jarvis is among the top three political strategy consulting firms in India, working closely with governments & leading political parties in strategizing & implementing large-scale initiatives and political campaigns.

- Having started with a goal to introduce professional management practices to the political ecosystem, our key differentiating strengths include

1. an unparalleled focus on technology, data analytics, and new age media capabilities, and

2. a clear long-term vision to leverage them for last mile policy implementation.

Founding members of Jarvis have managed campaigns & govt. initiatives at both national / cabinet and state level (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Bihar, Punjab among others). They are truly a diverse group

- Belong to premier universities like IITs, IIM/ISB, NYU, Yale, St. Stephen- s, St. Xavier- s, NLS, TISS etc.-

- Have served at top corporates like McKinsey, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte among others, and -

- Have led critical business verticals at unicorn startups like OYO Rooms, Ola Cabs, Uber, Flipkart etc.

About the role: Finance Head

We are looking for an experienced financial manager/controller, to undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as the development of internal control policies and procedures. Finance controller responsibilities will also include financial risk management. Your responsibilities will include:

- Managing relationship with clients for monthly budget and approvals.

- Managing vendor payments and vendor relationship.

- Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

- Working with a company secretary to ensure that the decisions of the board of directors are implemented.

- Working on business finance for creating budgets as part of their financial planning strategies.

- Plan fund allocation in coordination with directors and project management team.

- Regularising and ensuring timely disbursement of monthly expenses like payroll, reimbursement, recurring payments.

- Managing banking relationship and a company account.

- Manage accounting team for day to day operations.

- Should have proficient knowledge about GST and TDS Filings, PT Returns and Filings.

- Should have managed a team of accountants and has set up all the processes to manage all operational activities.

- Provide support on various business analysis processes, including capacity planning, verifying potential cost savings, unit costing, and activity-based costing.

- Responsible and lead the company's finance, accounting, operation, funding, and cash-flow; plan, draft funding, financing, and capital projects

- Accounting & Reporting, Expense Controls, Internal Controls, Budgeting and Planning, and Tax.

- Should be well versed with the finalization of the Profit & Loss & Balance Sheet statement with schedules.

- Coordinate and complete annual audits.

- Ensure proper compliance and accuracy. Maintain files and document records.

In terms of educational background, skills, and experience, we expect that:

- Proven work experience as a Finance Manager/Controller in a mid-size organization.

- In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation, and bookkeeping.

- Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management.

- Proficiency in accounting software (Tally/QuickBooks).

- Solid analytical and decision-making skills.

- Leadership abilities.

- Qualified CA with 3+ year experience post qualification.

You will need the right mindset to thrive and grow in a young and enthusiastic firm like ours. You might be a good match if:

- System-driven approach - Given the dynamic nature of the work we do, you should be able to put systems in place which smoothen the day-to-day finance processes.

- Experience in Start-up will be an added advantage.