Finance Lead

Rempact; Gujarat; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Rempact, a fintech startup, is seeking a Finance Lead with 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience. This role is ideal for a Chartered Accountant who can own complex accounting challenges from initiation to resolution. You will lead core accounting, tax planning, revenue recognition, and audits across multiple jurisdictions. Strong leadership and data-analytic skills are essential for cross-functional collaboration toward scalable finance processes.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of progressive accounting experience in a startup or fast-paced environment.
• CA qualification with strong transaction processing and close experience.
• Experience with IFRS/Ind-AS beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle accounting including month-, quarter-, and year-end closes.
• Coordinate audits and maintain statutory compliance.
• Own revenue recognition across product lines and jurisdictions.
• Drive tax compliance and planning across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee AR/AP management and intercompany transactions.
• Mentor accounting team and partner with cross-functional teams.

Skills

CA

Financial analysis

Leadership

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.

Job Details

Position: Finance Lead

Location:

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Experience Required: 2-3 years

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 intercompany 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

Experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & 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