VP of Finance

The core responsibilities for the job include the following:
Taxation and Regulatory Excellence:
Own the entire taxation landscape, including direct tax, indirect tax (GST), international taxation, and transfer pricing for cross-border payment operations.
Ensure comprehensive compliance with IFSCA, RBI, and other regulatory directives and applicable laws for payment service providers.
Stay ahead of regulatory changes in fintech and payments, proactively updating policies and procedures.
Build strong relationships with regulatory authorities, including IFSCA, ensuring timely submissions and maintaining exemplary compliance standards.
Financial Leadership and Operations:
Oversee financial controllers managing accounting, reconciliation, and transaction operations across GIFT City and Bangalore offices.
Direct the finance team handling GST, tax compliance, payroll management, and escrow operations.
Establish robust internal controls and governance frameworks befitting a regulated payment institution.
Drive strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting aligned with the company's growth trajectory.
Ensure seamless coordination between GIFT City transaction operations and Bangalore corporate finance functions.
Team Building and Development:
Lead and expand the current finance team of two professionals into a high-performing department.
Hire and develop specialized talent for taxation, compliance, and regulatory reporting roles.
Build team capabilities to handle complex cross-border payment regulations and international tax matters.
Create structured processes enabling the team to independently manage routine regulatory interactions.
Foster a culture of compliance excellence and continuous learning.
Stakeholder Management:
Serve as the primary or supervisory interface with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.
Manage relationships with banking partners to ensure smooth financial operations.
Lead statutory audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance certifications.
Present financial and compliance matters to board members and potential investors.
Coordinate with legal and compliance teams on regulatory submissions.
Strategic Financial Partnership:
Partner directly with the founder on strategic tax planning and financial decision-making.
Support fundraising activities through financial modeling, due diligence coordination, and investor reporting.
Provide tax and regulatory insights for new product development and market expansion.
Optimize corporate structure for tax efficiency while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Drive cost optimization initiatives without compromising compliance standards.
Requirements:
Experience: 5+ years in finance with deep specialization in taxation and regulatory compliance.
Core Expertise: Proven track record in managing complex tax structures, regulatory filings, and compliance frameworks.
Industry Background: Fintech, banking, NBFC, or other regulated financial services preferred.
Qualifications: CA/CS strongly preferred; CPA or equivalent welcomed.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to build and lead finance teams.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in tax software, ERP systems, and regulatory reporting tools.
Expert-level command of Indian direct and indirect taxation.
Strategic mindset with meticulous attention to compliance details.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to translate complex tax and regulatory matters into business insights.
Thrives in fast-paced startup environments while maintaining accuracy.
High integrity and ethical standards.

Skills
Accounting, Budgeting, Finance, Financial Planning, GST, Payroll Management, Taxation

Experience
3-5 yrs