Virinchi - Chartered Accountant

Job Title: Chartered Accountant (CA) CRO Industry.

Location: Corporate Office, Vivo Bio Tech Ltd., Hyderabad.

Experience: 2 to 5 years.

Industry: Contract Research Organization (CRO), Preclinical Research.

Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Financial Controller.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare and maintain financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and CRO industry norms.

- Handle end-to-end accounting operations including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and reconciliations.

- Manage project-based costing, revenue recognition, and budgeting for preclinical studies and CRO contracts.

- Work closely with the BD and operations teams to evaluate financial feasibility and profitability of client contracts.

- Liaise with statutory and internal auditors; ensure timely completion of audits and tax filings.

- Support pricing strategy, bid preparation, and financial modelling for RFPs and new client engagements.

- Monitor working capital, cash flows, and prepare MIS reports for management review.

- Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, income tax, FEMA, and other regulatory requirements.

- Assist in fundraising, investor reporting, and due diligence processes as required.

Candidate Profile:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).

- 2-5 years of relevant experience in the CRO, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.

- Strong knowledge of IND-AS, financial controls, and tax laws applicable to research services.

- Experience in handling export billing, foreign currency transactions, and government grants (if any).

- Proficient in Tally ERP, Excel, and financial reporting tools.

- Good communication and interdepartmental coordination skills.

- Self-motivated and capable of handling responsibilities independently.