Chief Financial Officer – Import Export Firm HRforU

The Corporate Institute; Kolkata District; Presencial; INR 4.500.000 - 6.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Corporate Institute in Kolkata is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Head of Finance to lead financial strategy, governance, and risk management for an import–export firm. The role requires deep expertise in LC operations, trade finance, cash flow optimization, and international banking.

Relocation or current residency in Kolkata is preferred. The ideal candidate will drive budgeting, treasury, compliance, and ERP-driven improvements while mentoring the finance team to ensure accuracy

Formación

• CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) with extensive leadership experience in finance.
• Experience in import–export, petrochemicals, commodities, or trading sectors preferred.
• Proven track record in treasury, banking relations, and LC/CC processes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead financial strategy, governance, and risk management for the firm.
• Oversee LC lifecycle, working capital facilities, and bank negotiations.
• Monitor cash flow, forex exposure, and hedging strategies.
• Ensure robust internal controls and regulatory compliance (GST, RBI, FEMA...).
• Drive ERP implementations and finance department process improvements.
• Mentor finance teams and foster accuracy, transparency, and accountability.

Conocimientos

LC operations

Trade finance

Cash management

Banking relations

Financial analysis

Leadership

Educación

CA / CMA / MBA (Finance)

Experience in import–export / trading sectors

Herramientas

ERP software

Treasury management systems

GST / regulatory compliance

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Head of Finance / Lead Finance for an Import – Export Firm. A candidate from import – export, petrochemicals, commodities, or trading sectors would ideally suit this role.

Please apply only if you are open to relocate or are already based out of Kolkata.

About the Role:

The incumbent will lead the financial strategy, governance, and risk management of an import – export firm with significant exposure to LC (Letter of Credit) operations, international banking, trade documentation, forex management, and working capital optimization. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in trade finance, LC operations, cash credit (CC), and global banking processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Strategy & Leadership:

– Develop and implement the company’s long‑term financial strategy aligned with business goals.

– Lead budgeting, forecasting, and detailed fund‑flow planning.

– Provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision‑making and business expansion.

2. Trade Finance & Banking Management:

– Oversee complete LC lifecycle: planning, issuance, amendments, acceptances, and closure.

– Manage working capital facilities: CC, PCFC, Buyers Credit, Suppliers Credit, BGs, and OD limits.

– Drive negotiations with banks for interest rates, charges, limits, and hedging arrangements.

– Maintain strong relationships with domestic and international banks.

3. Cash Flow, Working Capital & Treasury:

– Monitor daily cash flow for import payments, export collections, receivables, and duties.

– Optimize working capital through structured planning and control systems.

– Evaluate and manage foreign exchange exposure; execute hedging strategies.

– Ensure timely fund planning for shipments, customs duties, and operational expenses.

4. Financial Controls & Compliance:

– Implement robust internal controls for procurement, imports, payments, and documentation.

– Ensure compliance with GST, RBI, FEMA, DGFT, Customs, and other regulatory bodies.

– Oversee statutory audit, internal audit, and tax filings.

– Maintain accurate costing models for imported goods, including landed cost calculations.

5. Risk Management:

– Identify risks related to suppliers, commodity cycles, forex volatility, and customer credit.

– Create proactive strategies for mitigation and business continuity.

– Manage insurance for cargo, stocks, liabilities, and business operations.

6. Leadership & Team Development:

– Lead the finance, accounts, and documentation teams with a focus on process improvements.

– Mentor team members and drive a culture of accuracy, transparency, and accountability.

– Implement ERP and technology‑driven enhancements.

Skills & Competencies:

– Strong expertise in LC operations, CC management, and trade finance banking.

– Deep knowledge of import/export documentation, duties, INCOTERMS, and logistics cycles.

– Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

– High integrity, discipline, and leadership capability.

Qualifications:

– CA / CMA / MBA (Finance) with 1220 years of experience.

– Experience in import – export, petrochemicals, commodities, or trading sectors is preferred.

– Proven experience in managing treasury, banking relations, and LC/CC processes.