HikeOn - Assistant Manager - Finance - CA

About the job:

Job Description: Assistant Finance Manager (CA Qualified)

Job Summary:

HikeOn Technologies Pvt Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Financial Analyst who is a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualified professional.

- As a Asst. Finance Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting financial decision-making processes and providing valuable insights to drive the company's growth and profitability.

- You will work closely with the finance and accounting teams to analyze financial data, prepare financial reports, conduct forecasting and budgeting activities, and provide recommendations to improve financial performance.

Responsibilities:

- Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and variance analysis.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Strong understanding of ecommerce business models and metrics.

Bookkeeping and Tax Filings:

- Maintaining accurate books of account for the group as a whole.

- Completing VAT/Sales tax return on time and automating the process

- Implementing inventory capitalization, maintaining asset register etc.

- Performing ledger scrutiny and MIS reporting.

- Month End Close and Supporting in reconciliations:

- Support the team and complete the month end close - using Floqast tool.

- Supporting the team in reconciling BS and P&L captions.

Financial Planning and Analysis:

- Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets to support business planning and decision-making.

- Conduct thorough financial analysis, identify trends, and provide insights to optimize revenue, profitability, and cash flow.

- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular reports to the executive team.

Financial Reporting and Compliance:

- Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

- Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and reporting requirements.

Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors for audits, tax filings, and other compliance matters.

Cash Flow Management:

- Develop cash flow projections and optimize working capital to support business operations and growth.

- Implement effective cash management strategies, including monitoring receivables and payables, inventory levels, and payment terms with suppliers.

Risk Management and Internal Controls:

- Assess financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

- Establish and monitor internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Qualifications:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 3-5 years of post qualification experience and strong academic background.

- Proven experience as a Financial Analyst and managing team of similar roles.

- Sound knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting techniques.

- Familiarity with financial modeling and valuation methodologies.

- Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis tools (e.g Excel, financial management software).

- Proficiency in US GAAP, IFRS and Other Accounting standards.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and interact with stakeholders at various levels.

- Knowledge of relevant accounting standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.

- Prior experience in the technology industry will be an advantage.