The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will play a critical role in leading and optimizing financial operations and driving the strategic financial direction of the company as it prepares to go public. This executive will oversee the company’s financial health, maintain and enhance investor relationships, ensure rigorous financial controls, and manage the organization’s secretarial compliance. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will work closely with other C-suite executives to lead the company through this pivotal phase in its growth.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Control and Reporting
- Oversee the financial reporting and accounting functions, ensuring compliance with Indian regulatory standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)/ IndAS.
- Develop and implement effective financial control frameworks to safeguard company assets.
- Direct the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements and reports, ensuring full transparency and reliability for internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with auditors and manage audit processes to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
2. Treasury and Cash Flow Management
- Manage the company's treasury operations, including cash flow management, funding, and liquidity planning.
- Strategically assess capital structure and explore options to optimize the company’s cost of capital.
- Establish and maintain banking relationships and oversee debt and equity financing as required.
- Develop strategies to manage working capital efficiently to support business growth and stability.
3. Investor Relations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for existing and potential investors, ensuring proactive communication about the company's financial performance and growth strategy.
- Prepare and deliver presentations for investors, analysts, and stakeholders, articulating the company’s value proposition as it prepares for an Initial Public Offering (IPO).
- Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors, banks, and key industry stakeholders.
- Monitor market trends and communicate the company’s performance and strategy to attract and retain investors.
4. Secretarial Compliance and Corporate Governance
- Ensure strict adherence to corporate governance standards and compliance with SEBI regulations and other applicable statutory requirements for public companies in India.
- Supervise company secretarial duties, including timely and accurate filings, board management, and record-keeping.
- Collaborate with the legal team to manage regulatory reporting and compliance requirements in preparation for public listing.
Work Location: In person
