Finance Lead

Corenza; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Corenza is seeking an experienced Finance Lead to own critical accounting functions across the organization. Ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant with 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience, thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, and can manage complex accounting challenges from initiation to resolution.

The role encompasses full cycle accounting, audit coordination, revenue computation, tax planning, AR/AP oversight, and journal entry oversight, with leadership

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience in CA role
• Startup experience preferred and able to handle ambiguity
• CA credential required

Responsibilities

• Lead full cycle accounting including month/quarter/year-end close.
• Coordinate audits with auditors; prepare schedules and docs.
• Own revenue computation across product lines; IFRS/Ind-AS compliance.
• Drive tax compliance across jurisdictions; identify optimization opportunities.
• Oversee AR/AP management; ensure reconciliations.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries and reconciliations.

Skills

Strategic accounting

Leadership & ownership

Technical Excel proficiency

Clear communication

Problem solving

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

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

• 1. Books of Accounts & Statutory Compliance: Lead full cycle accounting operations including month-end/quarterend/year-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness


• 2. Audit Coordination: Manage relationships with external and internal auditors; prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation; resolve audit observations independently


• 3. 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


• 4. Tax Compliance & Planning: Drive tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions; coordinate with tax advisors; identify tax optimization opportunities and implement strategies


• 5. Accounts Receivable & Payable Management: Oversee AR aging, collections strategy, and invoice management; manage AP workflows and payment schedules; ensure timely and accurate reconciliations


• 6. Journal Entries & Reconciliations: Prepare, review, and approve complex journal entries including revenue, deferred revenue, and intercompany transactions; maintain complete reconciliation schedules

Leadership & Process Ownership

• 1. Issue Resolution & Closure: Proactively identify accounting discrepancies, outstanding items, and process gaps; drive issues to closure with accountability and without escalation dependency


• 2. Process Development & Improvement: Document, formalize, and continuously improve accounting processes and internal controls; implement controls to strengthen compliance and reduce errors


• 3. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor accounting team members; assign responsibilities based on individual strengths; foster development opportunities and accountability


• 4. 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

• 1. 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.


• 2. Collections Management: Drive revenue and partner payment collections; monitor outstanding amounts; implement follow-up mechanisms to minimize delays


• 3. Data Visualization & Insights: Create dashboards and reports for management consumption; translate complex financial data into actionable insights.


• 4. 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 nonfinance 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