iServeU Technology - Chief Financial Officer

Job Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job Locations: Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Compensation: Negotiable

Experience: 12 - 20 Years

Skills: Investor Relations, M&A, FP & A, Internal controls, Regulatory Relations and Strategic Planning

Company Introduction:

iServeU is a BaaS (Banking as a service) company offering Embedded Financial Infrastructure for Banking, Issuance & Payment as a service. We are the only full stack financial infrastructure company to be your one stop solution for providing innovative customer experience for payment acquiring, issuing, accounts, lending, withdrawal, deposit, remittance, insurance, customer KYC. We are the only switching infrastructure provider that is architected on latest technology stack and is fully micro-services enabled, distributed and cloud native, allowing fully elastic cloud deployment, thus reducing infra-costs significantly.

We operate from four locations across the country with our head office in Bhubaneswar, Odisha where we have more than 400 employees, out of which 350+ are software engineers.

iServeU has been awarded as Best Leading Fintech of the Year by Odisha Fintech Festival. We believe in
overall development and empowerment of our employees. On a consistent basis to encourage our employees, iServeU keeps on organizing various sports events and cultural programs, enabling the employees to express their talents in special ways. Should you be interested in being a part of this great journey, we welcome you to experience it first-hand yourself.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will work closely with the chief executive officer (CEO) and will be leading functions such as Investor Relations, Merger & Acquisition, Financial planning and analysis, Internal controls, Regulatory Relations and Strategic Planning . This role plays a critical part in shaping the company's financial future, raising funds for company, ensuring financial stability and driving growth of the organization. Need 5 years mandatory experience in investment banking. Investment banking with experience in executing at least 3 successful mandates.

Responsibilities:

Investor Relations: (Mandatory)

- Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, shareholders, and the financial community.

- Communicate the company's financial performance, strategy, and outlook to investors through presentations, reports, and meetings.

Merger and Acquisition (M&A):

- Identify and evaluate potential M&A opportunities that align with the company's strategic goals.

- Conduct due diligence, negotiate deals, and manage post-acquisition integration to maximize value.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):

- Lead the FP&A function, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to support informed decision-making.

- Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.

Internal Controls:

- Establish and maintain robust internal control systems and financial policies to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulations.

- Regularly review and improve internal processes and controls to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks.

Regulatory Relations:

- Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, ensuring compliance with all financial and reporting regulations and requirements.

- Stay informed about changes in financial regulations and proactively adapt company practices to remain compliant.

Strategic Planning:

- Develop and implement financial strategies and plans that align with the company's overall objectives and growth initiatives.

- Collaborate with the executive team to provide financial insights and recommendations for optimizing the organization's performance.

Financial Reporting:

- Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial statements, reports, and disclosures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Treasury and Capital Management:

- Manage the company's capital structure, including debt and equity financing, to optimize liquidity and cost of capital.

- Make strategic decisions regarding investments, working capital, and cash flow management.

Desired Qualifications/ knowledge:

- Professional with Investor relations experience is mandatory.

- Experience in fund raising background will be preferable.

- Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

- Professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA) is highly desirable.

- Proven experience (typically 12+ years) in finance and accounting roles, with a significant portion in leadership positions in Fintech Companies.

- Fintech industry experience and understanding of its unique financial dynamics.

- Strong knowledge of financial regulations, compliance and risk management.

- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive financial growth and operational efficiency.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

- Strong leadership and people management skills.

- Should be a natural business partner, and be willing to go that extra mile to work beyond the KPIs in a start-up environment