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Founder's Office

The client is a Venture Funded fast-growing Consumer Technology Start-up based in Chennai, India having raised capital from stellar global Venture capitalists who have invested Billions of dollars globally. The Founders are Seasoned VCs, Investors and Operators.

What makes this role interesting?

  • Direct access and steep learning curve: Be at the center of decision-making, working directly with founders on key initiatives, processes and systems. ​​

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  • Culture of Nation Building: Engage with a diverse and driven team dedicated to building for Bharat and real impact creation.

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  • Career Development: Unlock opportunities to grow, with a pathway to leadership roles and cross-functional exposure and deep mutual value creation vide ESOPs and variables.

 

  • In-Office role in Chennai, India. 

  • Financial Reporting and Analysis:

    • Preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial reports.

    • Conducting in-depth analysis to identify trends and insights for decision-making.
       

  • Budgeting and Forecasting:

    • Assisting in the development and monitoring of budgets and financial forecasts.

    • Identifying variances and providing actionable recommendations.
       

  • Data Management and Integrity:

    • Ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and security of financial data in MIS systems.

    • Regularly updating and maintaining financial databases.
       

  • Compliance and Audit Readiness:

    • Adhering to corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards.

    • Supporting audits by providing required data and explanations.
       

  • MIS System Optimization:

    • Enhancing MIS tools and processes for efficient reporting and analytics.

    • Collaborating with IT teams to automate and streamline reporting workflows.
       

  • Stakeholder Support:

    • Providing financial insights and custom reports to support departmental needs.

    • Addressing queries from stakeholders with accurate and actionable information.

What is expected from this role?

What are we looking for?

  • Professional Credentials:

    • Chartered Accountant (CA) with substantial experience in Due Diligence or deal advisory, ideally from a Big 4 firm.
      (or preference 2)

    • MBA from a Tier 1 institution with a strong focus on finance and investments.
      (or preference 3)

    • CA with extensive Big 4 Audit experience, showcasing expertise in compliance, financial accuracy, and reporting.

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  • Core Attributes:

    • We want a candidate who, in Chennai, is a Market of one.  

    • Exceptional Humility is valued as much if not more than Exceptional Competence.

    • Uncompromising integrity and a zero-tolerance attitude toward errors.

    • A first-principles thinker who excels in breaking down complex problems into actionable solutions with strong attention to detail.

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  • Professional Skills:

    • Proven ability to work in high-pressure, dynamic environments while maintaining excellent judgement and focus.

    • Strong analytical, research, and communication skills to handle senior stakeholder interactions effectively.

Assignment

After Step 1, we will be sharing an assignment relevant to the role we are hiring for. â€‹â€‹â€‹Once the assignment is submitted, only then will we evaluate the candidate's resume.

 

While there are different ways to evaluate intent (for example, some startups collect "refundable security deposits"), we believe that the most valuable investment is the investment of time and energy, so we will evaluate only those candidates who have the time and patience to turn the shared assignment over within the instructed timeframe. 

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