JD For Finance Incharge
Job Title: Finance In-Charge ( Gift City Branch Office)
Location - GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance In-Charge to manage the financial operations and regulatory landscape of our branch office located in GIFT City. The successful candidate will act as the primary financial custodian, ensuring seamless compliance with the IFSCA regulations, tax laws, and internal global policies. You will bridge the gap between our local operations and corporate head office, ensuring financial integrity and strategic fiscal oversight.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Management & Reporting
Financial Operations: Oversee day-to-day accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, and treasury functions for the branch.
Reporting: Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS/Ind AS standards for both local management and global head office reporting.
Cash Flow Management: Monitor branch liquidity, manage foreign exchange hedging requirements, and ensure optimal utilization of working capital.
Audits: Lead internal and statutory audit processes, ensuring all financial records are reconciled and ready for external scrutiny.
2. Regulatory Compliance & GIFT City Specialization
IFSCA Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for the IFSCA regarding financial and regulatory filings. Ensure the branch remains in full compliance with the IFSCA Act and relevant circulars.
FEMA & Cross-Border Compliance: Manage compliance regarding the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and cross-border fund transfers, ensuring adherence to capital account transaction norms.
Taxation: Manage direct and indirect tax compliance specific to the GIFT City tax incentive framework. Coordinate with external tax consultants for filings (GST, Corporate Tax, TDS).
3. Strategic Oversight
MIS & Analysis: Develop Management Information Systems (MIS) reports to provide actionable insights on branch performance, cost management, and profitability to senior leadership.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, regulators, and banking partners to facilitate smooth branch operations.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education:
- A Master’s degree in Finance or an MBA (Finance) from a reputable institution is highly preferred.
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) / (ICAI) / ACCA (UK).
Experience:
- Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, and compliance.
- Demonstrated experience in regulatory reporting within the BFSI sector or international branch operations.
- Prior exposure to GIFT City/IFSCA regulatory environments or international financial jurisdictions is a significant advantage.
- Strong working knowledge of Transfer Pricing regulations.
Key Competencies
Regulatory Acumen: Deep understanding of IFSCA Regulation, Indian financial regulations, FEMA, and the specific regulatory framework governing IIO in IFSC jurisdiction.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics) and MS Excel.
Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into strategic business recommendations.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact confidently with regulatory bodies and senior global stakeholders.
Integrity: High ethical standards, with a commitment to maintaining rigorous compliance and transparency in all financial dealings.
