Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The CFO – International Business will be responsible for end-to-end financial management of all domestic and overseas entities, ensuring strong financial controls, statutory compliance, consolidation of accounts, treasury management, and strategic financial planning across geographies.

This role requires hands-on leadership in multi-country accounting, cross-border taxation, audits, currency management, and regulatory compliance, while acting as a strategic partner to the Board.

Key Responsibilities

1.⁠ ⁠Global Financial Oversight & Consolidation

• Oversee accounting, reporting, and controls for all international offices, subsidiaries, and branches.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation of global financial statements.
• Maintain uniform accounting policies across countries (Ind AS / IFRS where applicable).
• Monitor P&L, balance sheet, and cash flows for each geography.

2.⁠ ⁠Statutory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with:
• Indian laws (Companies Act, Income Tax, GST)
• Overseas statutory requirements (local tax, VAT, withholding tax)
• FEMA, RBI, ODI/FDI regulations
• Coordinate with local auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities in each country.
• Lead global audits, transfer pricing audits, and regulatory reviews.

3.⁠ ⁠Treasury, Banking & Forex Management

• Manage global cash flows, fund transfers, and repatriation.
• Oversee forex exposure, hedging strategies, and currency risk management.
• Manage relationships with banks (India & overseas).
• Optimize working capital across regions.

4.⁠ ⁠Budgeting, Forecasting & MIS

• Prepare consolidated budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Develop country-wise and business-wise MIS dashboards.
• Track variance analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support management in strategic decision-making using financial insights.

5.⁠ ⁠Taxation & Transfer Pricing

• Oversee direct and indirect taxation across jurisdictions.
• Implement transfer pricing policies and inter-company agreements.
• Ensure tax optimization while remaining compliant with local laws.
• Handle cross-border royalty, service fees, and cost allocations.

6.⁠ ⁠Controls, Risk & Internal Audit

• Design and implement robust internal control systems.
• Monitor financial risks, compliance risks, and fraud prevention.
• Lead internal audits and ensure closure of audit observations.
• Establish SOPs for finance and accounting teams globally.

7.⁠ ⁠Strategic & Advisory Role

• Act as a strategic advisor to the Board on:
• Global expansion
• New market entry
• M&A, joint ventures, and partnerships
• Evaluate financial viability of overseas investments and subsidiaries.
• Support fundraising, debt structuring, and investor relations if required.

8.⁠ ⁠Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and mentor finance teams across geographies.
• Coordinate with country heads and operational leaders.
• Ensure skill development and performance management of finance staff.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in multi-country accounting & consolidation
• Deep understanding of international taxation & FEMA
• Hands-on experience with IFRS / Ind AS
• Excellent control over MIS, budgeting, and cash management
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills

Educational Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory
• MBA (Finance) – Preferred

Experience Required

• 10-15 years of experience in finance
• Minimum 7–10 years handling international businesses / subsidiaries
• Experience in pharma, healthcare, manufacturing, or export-oriented companies preferred

Compensation

• depending on experience and scale of operations
• Performance-linked incentives
• International travel & exposure

Preferred Candidate Profile

• CFO / Finance Head from a multi-country group
• Experience handling Africa, Middle East, Europe, or LATAM entities
• Strong exposure to overseas audits and compliance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹150,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Paid sick time

Work Location: In person