Finance Lead

Kristal Advisors Private Ltd.; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kristal.AI Investment Managers (IFSC) Pvt. Ltd. in Gift City seeks an experienced Finance Lead with 2-3 years of progressive accounting to own core finance functions across the organization.

Chartered Accountant with startup exposure preferred; you will oversee month-end closes, revenue calculation, and tax compliance. You will collaborate with auditors and cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, ensure accuracy, and support strategic financial decisions in a fast-paced fintech

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Core Accounting & Financial Management: 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 IFRS/Ind-AS compliance; 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: Proactively identify accounting discrepancies; drive issues to closure; document and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• 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 strengths; foster development opportunities and accountability.
• Stakeholder Management: Liaise with internal departments and external partners; communicate financial insights clearly, evaluate financial viability of business initiatives.

Skills

Revenue computations

Accounts management

Startup experience

Excel proficiency

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting software

Job description

India - Kristal.AI Investment Managers (IFSC) Pvt. Ltd., Gift City

Full-Time

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

Required Skills

Knowledgeable Think Customer first Reliable Innovative Lead by example Sincere Ally