Deputy Vice President - Finance - Education - CA

Role of DVP Finance with a leading education brand in Mumbai (CA Batch 2005/06/07))

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: 

- Managing the finance and accounting function for the Pre-School business

- Overview the business finance function

- Finance business partner for Pre-School business

- Provide support to Pre-School CEO for: financial planning, MIS & business intelligence

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Hands on management of all aspects of accounting and finance to ensure:

- Accounts are maintained in compliance with all applicable regulations.

- Information is made available to all stakeholders internally and externally to help support decision making around growth, capital & cash efficiency

- Scalability of finance organization & processes to support and lead the growth of the organization.

Financial accounting and reporting : 

- Oversee the day to day accounting operations and month end close per the finance calendar of multiple legal entities, in compliance with the applicable GAAP and other regulations

- Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.

- Tax & regulatory Management

- Ensure compliance on account of day to day business activity that pertains to withholding Tax/ Service Tax/ Exchange Control/ State Laws in India, US and other countries of operations.

Internal Control Design: 

- Ability to design and operate a robust internal controls system.

- Financial management

- Manage cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy.

- Year End close

- Responsible for closing yearly financials, preparation of financial statements and managing the audit with a big 4 auditor.

Stakeholder Management : 

- Manage regular interactions with multiple stakeholders internally including working with senior management.

- Communicating with external stakeholders such as banks, Auditors and professional advisors, Tax & regulatory authorities.

Technology Management : 

- Ability to provide inputs including management of development of the in-house ERP.

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE: 

- In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in maintaining accounts under IGAAP and Companies Act, 2013

- In-depth knowledge of aspects of tax and regulations pertaining to withholding taxes, service tax, FEMA and Company Law.

- Hands-on experience in managing day-to- day accounting including month-end close process.

- Strong MS Excel & PowerPoint skills and ERP design skills.

- Experience in managing Big 4 Audit firms.