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17/12 Sujata Shrivastava
CEO & HR Consultant at HR Power

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Director/Vice President - Finance - Social Commerce Startup - CA (10-18 yrs)

Bangalore Job Code: 874039

Director/Vice President - Finance

- The company is one of the fastest growing social commerce startup with presence in 20+ cities across Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra. Just started Bangalore too.

- The idea is to build an e-commerce platform for the masses, where the focus is to provide not just low prices and right assortment but also a fun-filled addictive shopping experience with vernacular browsing. Based on word of mouth virality, generated as a result of price value, ease of sharing and engaging shopping experience company is delivering 10K+ orders everyday across India.

- The company platform is serving as a launchpad to boost regional/local brands and manufacturers by increasing their geographical footprint making them competitive in markets dominated by larger players.

- Recently they closed a successful round of VC fundings.

- It is founded by ex-Microsoft/ Myntra/ Metro Cash & Carry - IIT/ IIM alumni passionate about building an inclusive e-commerce platform relevant across all social stratum. In this endeavor, we are backed by some marquee investors.

- They plan to reach 100 cities by 2021 and for this goal & are looking for equally passionate folks to join them.

Position : Director/VP - Finance

Location : Bangalore

Roles and Responsibilities :

- Accurate and timely completion and publishing of monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements.

- Develop accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

- Drive key finance initiatives to improve performance and facilitate business growth

- Identify opportunities to improve cost structure

- Mentor team and groom for higher responsibilities

- Stakeholder Management - internal, investors and vendors

- Own the preparation of the budget, financial forecasts and report variances

- Manage Cash-flow (Collections, Investments and Expenses)

- Coordinate and own preparation of regulatory reporting with local, state, and central government tax filings

- Coordinate with auditors / diligence teams to successfully close audits

Desired Qualification, Skills and Abilities :

- CA with 10+ years of experience

- 2+ years of experience in scaling up high growth start-up preferred.

- Demonstrated success in leadership role for minimum 2 years (Finance Controller, Director- Finance, GM - Finance or similar role)

- In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices

- Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting

- Proficient in the use of MS Office and accounting software such as Tally is a must

- Should have excellent, communication and leadership skills

- Highly data driven and analytical approach in problem solving

- Drive for excellence

- A hands-on approach to work as business partner

- Must have worked in a Startup & led the process of fund raising through' VCs

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Maternity and Paternity Benefits

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