Vice President - Finance - Seafood/Shrimp Export Industry - CA

Job Description :

Role : Vice President (VP) - Finance (Growth Path to CFO)

Location : Nellore, Andhra Pradesh

Industry : Seafood / Shrimp Export

Company Size : Approx. INR 900 Cr Turnover

Compensation : INR 40 - 60 LPA (Depending on experience and fitment)

About the Company :

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing seafood and shrimp export organization with an annual turnover of approximately INR 900 Cr. The company has a strong presence in international markets and is known for operational excellence, quality standards, and large-scale export operations. This role offers a clear succession path to transition into the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role within a few years based on performance and leadership impact.

Role Overview :

The organization is looking for a dynamic, high-performing finance leader to head the Finance & Accounts function. The VP Finance will drive financial discipline, optimize working capital, and strengthen governance while being groomed to take over complete strategic ownership as the future CFO.

Key Responsibilities :

- Financial Leadership : Manage daily operations of the Finance & Accounts team and drive financial planning.

- Strategic Growth : Partner with promoters to align financial strategy with business expansion goals.

- Export Finance : Oversee specialized export banking tools including LC, BG, packing credit, and active forex management.

- Compliance & Risk : Ensure strict adherence to FEMA, GST, customs, corporate taxation, and export regulations.

- Treasury & Cash Flow : Optimize working capital cycles, monitor profitability, and manage liquidity.

- Controls & Audits : Lead robust internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, and statutory audits.

- Team Development : Mentor and upskill the existing finance team to handle evolving business scales.

Desired Candidate Profile :

- Qualification : Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory. MBA Finance / CFA is preferred.

- Experience : 10 - 15 years of post-qualification experience in Finance & Accounts.

- Industry Background : Experience in seafood export, manufacturing, or heavy export-oriented industries is highly preferred.

- Technical Skills : Deep expertise in export finance, treasury, taxation, and forex risk mitigation.

Mandatory Requirements :

- Language : Native or professional proficiency in Telugu is mandatory.

- Mobility : Must be comfortable working full-time out of the Nellore office.

- Domain : Strong operational understanding of export-driven business structures.

Telegu speaking and willing to live in Nellore