Financial Controller - EdTech Startup

We have an urgent Sr. Management opening for Finance Controller with leading well funded Edtech Startup which has raised $ 20 mn in funding in HST Layout in Bangalore. Please apply immediately if interested.

Please answer the following questions alongwith your application :

- Are you a qualified CA or CPA?

- How soon can you join in Bangalore if selected?

- What is your current and expected CTC?

- What is the reason for your looking for a job change?

- Do you have experience of working in a startup?

Role :

We are looking for someone who will take complete ownership of the Finance and Accounts functions at Teachmint to ensure that the function is effective, efficient and support revenue goals and profitability.

What you'll do :

- Align financial strategy with the business objectives and set SOPs in all dimensions related to Finance i.e accounting, taxation, compliance, secretarial and foreign exchange controls, receivables, payables, and financial operations.

- Set up finance processes, resources and manage day to day accounting, including coordination with stakeholders, external advisors and bankers.

- Full responsibility of preparing and managing the Balance sheet and P&L, including oversight on Procurements & Accounts Payable processes, Receipts and Accounts receivable processes, Cash flow management, Payroll process, Direct & Indirect taxes and expense processing.

- Establish internal controls and procedures to ensure effective protection of the company assets & value.

- Define and execute processes for risk management -including financial and operating risks. Manage all statutory & external audits in a timely manner.

- Prepare annual budgets, analyse variances and suggest corrective actions.

- Ability to oversee contracting, legal and secretarial, including procurements and customer contracts.

- Managing the planning, budgeting and reporting activities of the Company, to the Board and investor group.

- Support during the fund raising process- Diligence, structuring, dealing with Legal teams

Soft skills :

- Highly motivated, self-starter, solutions oriented and pro-active individual with strong communication, analytical & commercial acumen skills.

- Should have ability to work in a dynamic & fast moving environment.

Education and Experience :

- Qualified CPA / CA with 5-7 years- experience in managing finance operations in a fast-growth company

- Past experience of working with start-ups in operational finance roles

- Past fund-raising experience desirable

- Experience of managing teams of 2-3 professionals