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Finance Lead

Kristal.ai5 open roles

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The posting

POSITION OVERVIEW-

We are seeking an experienced Finance Lead with 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience to lead critical

finance and accounting functions across our organization. This role is ideal for a Chartered Accountant (CA)

professional who has thrived in a fast-paced startup environment and demonstrated the ability to own complex

accounting challenges from initiation to resolution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES-

Core Accounting & Financial Management

  • Books of Accounts & Statutory Compliance: Lead full cycle accounting operations including month-end/quarter- end/year-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Audit Coordination: Manage relationships with external and internal auditors; prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation; resolve audit observations independently.
  • Revenue Recognition & Computation: Own revenue computation across different product lines and jurisdictions; ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS/Ind-AS); evaluate new product revenue models and streamline calculations
  • Tax Compliance & Planning: Drive tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions; coordinate with tax advisors; identify tax optimization opportunities and implement strategies
  • Accounts Receivable & Payable Management: Oversee AR aging, collections strategy, and invoice management; manage AP workflows and payment schedules; ensure timely and accurate reconciliations
  • Journal Entries & Reconciliations: Prepare, review, and approve complex journal entries including revenue, deferred revenue, and inter company transactions; maintain complete reconciliation schedules.

Leadership & Process Ownership

  • Issue Resolution & Closure: Proactively identify accounting discrepancies, outstanding items, and process gaps; drive issues to closure with accountability and without escalation dependency
  • Process Development & Improvement: Document, formalize, and continuously improve accounting processes and internal controls; implement controls to strengthen compliance and reduce errors
  • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor accounting team members; assign responsibilities based on individual strengths; foster development opportunities and accountability
  • Stakeholder Management: Liaise effectively with internal departments (Operations, Product, Legal) and external partners (auditors, fund houses, regulators); manage expectations and communicate financial insights clearly, including evaluating the financial viability of business initiatives to support strategic decision-making.

Revenue, Collections & Reporting

  • Revenue Analytics & Forecasting: Revenue Analytics & Forecasting: Provide revenue forecasting, strategic forecasting, leakage analysis, variance reporting, and data analysis to management; conduct deep dives into business key metrics to identify revenue trends, anomalies, risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.
  • Collections Management: Drive revenue and partner payment collections; monitor outstanding amounts; implement follow-up mechanisms to minimize delays
  • Data Visualization & Insights: Create dashboards and reports for management consumption; translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
  • Month-End Reporting: Prepare comprehensive monthly close reports including revenue reconciliations, deferred revenue schedules, and balance sheet analysis

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE-

Experience:

  • 2-3 years of progressive experience in Accounting, Controllership, Tax, Audit, or Book Close
  • Proven experience with revenue computations and financial close processes
  • Startup experience highly preferred - comfortable with ambiguity, multi-tasking, and wearing multiple hats

Professional Credentials:

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Core Competencies:

  • Strategic Accounting: Deep understanding of accounting principles (IFRS/Ind-AS), tax regulations, and audit requirements
  • Leadership & Ownership: Ability to take complete ownership of complex projects; drive issues to closure without management dependency; comfortable making independent decisions
  • Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Excel
  • Analytical Rigor: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with large datasets and
  • identifying patterns/anomalies

Communication: Clear written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders.

KEY ATTRIBUTES-

  • Self-motivated and hands-on: Takes initiative; comfortable with operational execution
  • Detail-oriented: Delivers high-quality work with zero errors in financial data
  • Problem solver: Views obstacles as opportunities; resilient and solution-focused
  • Startup mentality: Thrives in fast-paced environments with changing priorities; adaptable and flexible
  • Accountable: Owns commitments; follows through to completion; communicates proactively on blockers

WHY JOIN US?

  • Opportunity to build and scale accounting function for a fintech market leader
  • Direct impact on company growth and financial health
  • Strong learning and career development prospects
  • Culture of ownership and accountability with clear growth pathway to Finance Manager/Controller roles
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
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