Finance Manager

Corenza; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Corenza, a digital wealth management and fintech company, seeks a Finance Lead to drive critical accounting functions across the organization. The role targets a Chartered Accountant with 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience in a fast-paced startup setting, capable of owning complex challenges from initiation to resolution.

Responsibilities include end-to-end accounting, revenue recognition, tax planning, audit coordination, and stakeholder reporting.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of progressive accounting experience in a startup or high-growth environment.
• CA qualification and strong knowledge of IFRS/Ind-AS desired.
• Experience with end-to-end accounting cycles and revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle accounting including month/quarter/year-end close and statutory compliance.
• Coordinate audits, prepare schedules, and resolve observations independently.
• Own revenue computations across product lines and jurisdictions; ensure IFRS/Ind-AS compliance.
• Drive tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions and identify optimization opportunities.
• Oversee AR/AP management and ensure timely reconciliations.
• Prepare and review journal entries and intercompany transactions; maintain schedules.

Skills

Strategic accounting

Leadership & ownership

Technical proficiency

Communication

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The company operates in the digital wealth management and financial technology sector, providing technology-driven investment and portfolio management solutions.

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

Mandatory Requirement

Primary Job Profile : Finance & Accounts/ Finance Control

Technical Skills : Finance Control, Indirect Tax, Revenue Recognition