Toppr - General Manager/AVP - Finance - CA

ABOUT THE ROLE :

- Toppr is looking for GM/AVP in its Finance team. As an GM/AVP - Finance, you'll be a key strategic partner who will be responsible for financial control, risk management, and compliance. You'll play the role of a business partner, custodian, commentator, and scorekeeper and will be responsible for bringing financial discipline by making sure that every flow of money is tracked and recorded. In this role, you'll ensure that Toppr has the systems and processes in place to support effective program/controls implementation.

- So, if you love working in a fast-paced organisation and possess a keen eye for business with a real passion for making an impact, then we'd love to talk to you!

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN TOPPR :

- Great exposure to all parts of the business: You will partner with and be exposed to every team: an unparalleled opportunity to learn about all the nuts and bolts of a business.

- As the business grows, you grow: We want Toppr to be built from within. We look at you as a business leader with the potential to make Toppr a $10B company.

- Work with the best: Learn from leaders who have built Toppr from the ground up. Work with down-to-earth, highly experienced, and insanely ambitious colleagues.

- High-growth industry: India's online education industry is an ever-expanding pie and is poised to grow to $2 billion by 2020.

- High-growth startup: Toppr has grown over 50x in the last 3 years, and we aim to grab a big chunk of this ever-expanding pie.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Chartered Accountant (CA) with strong financial & accounting skills

2. Good understanding of business and financial issues

3. 6-10 years of experience in a combination of Big 4 and corporate roles

4. Experience across multiple industries and startups will be an added plus

5. Highly analytical and data driven, but also have a passion for creativity and forward-thinking flair

6. Results oriented and good project management

7. Team player and excellent communication skills to work with team members across functions

8. Self-motivator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can handle multiple projects simultaneously

9. Hands on experience in dealing with complex entity structures, accounting schemes and reporting will be an added plus

10. Strong work ethic (this will involve long hours, as its a startup!).

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee all financial accounting; ensuring compliance with accounting standards and ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with budgets throughout the period.

- Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports & MIS in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of company's financial status.

- Manage and monitor organizational cash flow and continuously assess the financial efficacy of operations and establish finance and administrative systems to support operations.

- Administer and review all financial plans and compare to actual results with a view to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate.

- Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, budgets and actual expenditures to bring financial discipline.

- Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.

- Coordination and dealing with Auditors (statutory & internal) for quarterly/ annual audits resulting in improvement of controls in various business and support functions.

- To coordinate with the tax advisors, legal and Government bodies to ensure compliance with all requirements