Chief Financial Officer - Retail

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chartered Accountant to join our retail business based out of Chennai. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial acumen, regulatory knowledge, and hands-on experience from a retail business environment. This role is critical in driving compliance, improving financial processes, and ensuring accurate reporting aligned with statutory requirements.

- Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, CIA, MBA (Finance) or equivalent.

- 10-15 years of progressive experience in internal audit, preferably in retail/FMCG chain stores.

- Strong knowledge of retail operations, POS systems, inventory management, and financial controls.

- Proven ability to detect fraud, strengthen processes, and drive efficiency.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Job Description:

- Conduct risk-based audits to identify gaps in financial, operational, and compliance processes.

- Ensure utilization of funds for the purpose and monitoring of funds towards the specific requirement.

- Review POS transactions, stock reconciliations, and vendor settlements to detect fraud, leakage, or inefficiencies.

- Assist to Company to Implement and improve internal controls and financial processes.

- Work closely with other departments to align financial goals with business objectives. Engage with the Business and Operations teams to align financial management with short- and long-term financial planning and projections

- Ensure adherence to corporate governance and financial & internal policies.

- Analyse financial performance of retail outlets and provide strategic recommendations.

- Verify vendor payments, contract compliance, and procurement processes at HO

- Check for unauthorized expenses, duplicate payments, or financial leakages.

- Ageing Analysis & core review of micro business processes

- Prepare reports and highlight critical issues to Management at Ahmedabad. Manage and handle the ongoing communication and build rapport as a single point contact.

- Other duties may be assigned by the management on time to time. The above role and responsibilities are only indicative not limited. The Management may decide to change the scope of work depending on the exigencies of the business.