Swaniti Initiative - Corporate Finance Specialist

About the Organization

Swaniti Initiative aims to strengthen public service delivery by working with state and local governments across South Asia with a strong focus on India. Our interventions have included strengthening scheme implementation by identifying current gaps and limitations, providing research support to Hon'ble Members of Parliament about best practices in moving forward, and developing data-technology tools that can back decision-making processes. With flagship initiatives like Supporting Parliamentarians in Analysis and Research in Constituencies (SPARC) and Leadership and Engagement Associate in District (LEAD), Swaniti has supported constituency development and district development planning in various parts of the country. At present, along with working with 200+ Hon'ble Members of Parliamentarians for policy making, are working as advisors to state governments to ensure the delivery of schemes to the last mile. Major verticals of our work are climate and sustainability, social protection, and livelihood.

Job Description

- Develop financial model along with business teams across the Group in order to raise capital for the business with a focus on credit assessment.

- Manages global offices, particularly in the US, and South Africa. Oversees adherence to financial regulations and requirements in various regions, necessitating knowledge of local laws for setting up and managing offices in line with regional legal standards.

- Analysis of financial statements (cash flow, B/S, P&L), cash flow projections, EBITDA, sensitivity analysis etc.

- Analyze and discuss financial model independently with prospective lenders, investors and internal business teams.

- Support seniors in interaction with banks/FIs/funds/law firms/technical experts for due diligence, documentation in capital raising endeavors.

- Willing to work on short term assignment across locations including overseas locations.

- Support month-end and year-end close process and ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.

- Manage and comply with local, state, and central government reporting requirements and tax filings.

- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

- Transfer Pricing and International Entities setup.

- Implement risk management strategies to safeguard company assets.

- Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department.

Qualifications Required

- Strong knowledge of financial statement analysis, general accounting, cash-flows, financial ratios, etc.

- Experience with budgeting, internal controls, and financial reporting regulations and standards.

- Experience with financial software applications, such as Tally and QuickBooks.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

- Prior experience in strategy and business roles in startups is a plus.

- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Swaniti is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We prioritize our team members' well-being, offer new challenges for professional growth, and focus on making a positive impact.