Interim Compliance & Finance Lead

About the Role

We are looking for an Interim Compliance & Finance Lead (Chartered Accountant or equivalent) to manage compliance, filings, audits, valuations, and investor reporting for Clients India-based operations. In this early phase, the India team functions as a freelancer-style support unit for our Dubai HQ.

This is a fractional role designed for the pre-funding phase, with the opportunity to transition into a senior leadership or CFO-track role after funding.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance & Filings

• Handle MCA/ROC filings, GST/TDS, labor law compliance, and maintain statutory registers
• Own the compliance calendar and ensure timely delivery of all filings

Finance & Reporting

• Maintain clean books for cash flow, burn rate, and runway visibility
• Prepare investor-grade reports: P&L, balance sheet, due diligence packs

Audits & External Coordination

• Liaise with auditors (Deloitte/Meridian) and tax advisors for statutory and investor audits
• Ensure audit preparedness with up-to-date documentation

Funding Support & Valuations

• Support financial modeling, cap table maintenance, and valuation materials for fundraising
• Assist in setting up and maintaining dual-class structures and ESOP ledgers

Cross-Border Coordination

• Monitor India ↔ UAE/Singapore fund flows under FEMA
• Ensure all financial operations comply with cross-border regulatory requirements

Investor & HQ Liaison

• Prepare investor snapshots, cap table updates, and governance documentation
• Ensure timely communication of financial status to Dubai HQ and stakeholders.

Required Skills & Background

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent
• 3–6 years of experience in finance, compliance, or startup accounting
• Deep knowledge of Indian statutory requirements: MCA, ROC, GST, TDS, FEMA
• Proficiency in preparing investor-ready packs, financial statements, and compliance docs
• Experience with startup funding, cap tables, and ESOPs
• Familiarity with AI tools, automation, and modern accounting platforms
• Strong reporting, documentation, and coordination skills
• English proficiency; passport holder preferred.

Ideal Profile

• Prior experience as Finance Manager, Compliance Officer, or Startup Accountant
• Worked in VC-funded startups or with cross-border investor coordination
• Comfortable working in lean, high-trust environments
• Able to scale from fractional workload to full-time leadership post-funding.

Compensation & Structure

• Pre-Funding: ₹25,000 – ₹40,000/month (Part-time: 1–2 days per week)
• Contract/freelancer-style engagement under Client (Dubai)
• Post-Funding Growth Path: Senior Finance/Compliance leadership or CFO-track opportunity.

Success Metrics

• 100% on-time statutory filings and audit readiness
• Transparent financial reporting with clean books and investor-ready dashboards
• Compliance maintained with zero red flags during investor due diligence
• Seamless collaboration with Dubai HQ, auditors, and cross-border partners
• Well-managed cap table, ESOP ledger, and financial documentation.

This is a fractional interim role during the bootstrapped, pre-funding phase of Client. Upon securing funding, this position will evolve into a full-time global finance leadership role, contributing to audit management, international compliance, and investor relations across UAE, Singapore, and India.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: Remote