Company
CountAI Private Limited
AI-powered Computer Vision for Smarter Manufacturing
Location - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Employment Type - Full-time
Department - Finance & Accounts
Reports To - Founders & Leadership Team
Qualification - Chartered Accountant (CA) Preferred
Experience - 1–2 years of post-qualification experience
Added Advantage - Experience in Manufacturing, Big 4, Startups, or Investor-facing roles.
About CountAI
CountAI is a fast-growing deep-tech startup headquartered in Coimbatore, building AI-powered computer vision solutions for the manufacturing industry. Our intelligent systems combine smart cameras and AI to help factories detect defects, improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and enable real-time decision-making.
Founded in 2022 by Harshavardhan Thirupathi and Chockalingam Venkataramanan, CountAI's mission is to make Indian manufacturing smarter, leaner, and globally competitive. Our current focus is on eliminating defective fabric in circular knitting machines while expanding into broader industrial automation and Industry 4.0 solutions.
Why This Role Matters
This is not a traditional accounting position. As an Accounts Controller, you will play a critical role in building the financial foundation of a high-growth deep-tech company operating at the intersection of AI, hardware, manufacturing, and industrial automation.
You will work directly with the founders and leadership team, driving finance operations, compliance, reporting, and strategic decision-making while gaining valuable exposure to investor interactions and fundraising initiatives.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly driven and ownership-oriented Accounts Controller who can establish strong financial systems, ensure compliance, and provide data-driven insights to support business growth.
This role is ideal for a young Chartered Accountant who wants to go beyond routine accounting and grow into a long-term finance leadership position.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Accounting & Controls
- Own day-to-day accounting operations, bookkeeping reviews, bank reconciliations, vendor reconciliations, and month-end closures.
- Maintain accurate accounting for revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, inventory transactions, and hardware deployment costs.
- Establish and improve processes for documentation, approvals, payments, and financial controls.
- Strengthen accounting hygiene and ensure process discipline across the organization.
Compliance & Statutory Management
- Manage GST, TDS, PF, ESI, Professional Tax, Income Tax coordination, and all statutory compliances.
- Coordinate with auditors, consultants, and external stakeholders for statutory audits, tax audits, and internal reviews.
- Ensure timely filings and adherence to all regulatory requirements.
Financial Reporting & Business Support
- Prepare monthly MIS reports covering:
- Revenue and expenses
- Cash flow and working capital
- Receivables and payables
- Burn rate and runway
- Key operating metrics
- Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and founder-level financial decision-making.
- Provide actionable financial insights to business teams.
Inventory & Costing
- Partner with operations, procurement, and production teams on:
- Inventory accounting
- Product costing
- BOM tracking
- Margin analysis
- Identify process gaps, financial leakages, and control risks proactively.
Investor Relations & Fundraising Support
- Support founders during investor discussions by preparing clean financial data and MIS packs.
- Assist in preparing investor-ready reports and business metrics.
- Coordinate data rooms, financial statements, audits, and due diligence processes.
- Translate financial numbers into simple business insights for investors and leadership.
What We Are Looking For
- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 1–2 years of post-qualification experience.
- Strong knowledge of accounting, taxation, audit, compliance, and financial controls.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills.
- Working knowledge of accounting and ERP software.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Business-first mindset and strong analytical abilities.
- High ownership and accountability.
Added Advantage
- Experience in manufacturing, hardware, industrial automation, textile machinery, or supply-chain-intensive businesses.
- Big 4 articleship or post-qualification experience.
- Exposure to startup finance, investor reporting, fundraising support, and financial modelling.
- Experience with inventory accounting, product costing, internal controls, and vendor management.
Personality Fit
We would love to work with someone who is:
- Curious and always asks "Why?"
- Detail-oriented yet execution-focused.
- Calm under pressure and comfortable making decisions.
- Equally comfortable with finance, founders, and factory-floor realities.
- Builder-minded and passionate about improving systems.
- Ambitious and eager to grow into a finance leadership role.
Why Join CountAI?
- Work directly with founders in a high-growth deep-tech startup.
- Gain exposure to AI, manufacturing, hardware, and Industry 4.0.
- Build finance systems from the ground up.
- Participate in investor interactions and strategic finance initiatives.
- Enjoy high ownership, high visibility, and rapid learning.
- Be part of a company solving real manufacturing problems for global industries.
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for a young CA who wants to accelerate their career, work closely with business leaders, and help build a world-class deep-tech company from the inside.
If you're looking for a career-defining finance role with significant ownership and growth opportunities, CountAI is the place for you.
Suggested Interview Focus Areas
- Monthly financial closure and accounting judgment.
- GST, TDS, audits, and statutory compliance ownership.
- Inventory accounting and manufacturing costing.
- Decision-making ability in ambiguous situations.
- Financial reporting and investor communication skills.
- Long-term motivation to grow with an early-stage company.
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
