Chief Financial Officer

Designation: CFO

Location: Ahmedabad, India

Experience: 15 - 25 years

Education: CA Mandatory

Job profile:

Finance & Accounts Management

- Directing all aspects of accounting operations, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, receivables, payables and financial reporting.

- Collaborate with the senior leadership team and auditors in preparing and closing financial statements based on detailed account analysis, month-end processing and reporting.

- Interact with the senior management in preparing budgets, conducting variance analysis & forex management, vetting, discussion and finalization of supplier agreements, Agent Agreements, contract agreements, etc.

- Prepare budget/forecast models for revenue and providing insights on financial matters to the company management. Forecast risks, conduct monthly segment revenue analysis.

- Assess financial health of the organization by preparing and evaluating forecasted monthly and annual financial statements.

- Develop cost effective infrastructure for implementing financial control, reporting, financial management & audit.

Treasury Operations

- Spearhead funds Management spread over multiple locations, ensuring sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements and enhance ROI by investing temporary surplus funds based on cash / bank balances and fund forecasts.

- Create robust treasury structure by using hedging to mitigate financial risks related to the buying and selling in multiple currencies, as well as on its foreign exchange positions or alternative methods to ensure effective control.

- Develop & maintain productive banking relationship globally and convene Lender's Consortium meetings based on organizational financial requirements.

- Evaluate & ensure compliance at all levels. Prepare Financial Model for submission to Banks, Insurance companies and other financial organizations as per the requirement.

Audit & Compliance:

- Assist auditors with supporting documentation for conducting financial audits; follow up with respective department heads for effectively implementing audit recommendations.

- Update / archive records related to financial transactions for future reference based on audit recommendations, organizational and statutory requirements.

- Conduct variance analysis and participate in internal audits aimed at implementing effective internal controls based on Corporate Accounting policies and International Accounting Standards.

- Follow up with auditors pertaining to preparation & submission of various returns and filing of taxes based on statutory requirements.

Reporting & Documentation

- Develop and maintain a documented system of procedures to ensure efficient operation (systems, processes and controls) of financial reporting.

- Improve financial and operational reporting to support management decision-making.

- Analysing company's financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs and compliance with budgets. Issue regular status and ad hoc reports to senior management.

- Guiding and compiling Daily/Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly MIS and timely submission thereof to appraise management process and assist in critical decision making.

- Maintain updated records of organizational financial records & documents in compliance to organizational policies & procedures.

Risk and Compliance Management

- Monitor, supervise and reduce deviations based on current credit and operating standards.

- Evaluate & implement effective mitigation plans & appropriate policies, governance or insurance coverage based on potential financial and operational risks.

STRATEGY, VISION AND LEADERSHIP

- Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.

- Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities and set objectives.

Desired Profile:

- Position requires a minimum of 12+ years' experience with sound Financial, Accounting, and Managerial & Liaising Skills.

- A strategic planner with expertise in designing internal control system along with SOP & implementing systems & procedures to achieve cost control, internal controls & financial discipline and enhance the overall efficiency of the organization.

- Proven ability in defining/ implementing financial strategies encompassing contractual obligations, financial management & systems for enhancing organizational bottom lines.

- Competent in liaising with Banks, Financial Institutions and Auditors.

- Should possess excellent leadership, with visionary abilities. Must be self-motivated, detail oriented; possess excellent analytical, organizational, excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

- Should possess excellent problem solving skills and the ability to look beyond the personality when working with others.

Desired Qualifications:

Qualified Charter Accountant

- Minimum of 15-25 years , out of 3-4 years of experience in a senior management role, with proven leadership abilities.

- Strong visionary and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.

- Exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Experience working in client-facing roles, with a focus on aligning business

About the Company:

Travel Designer Group is one of the leading travel organizations in the world and a global wholesaler selling hotels, sightseeing and transfer across the globe with product offerings like RezLive.com, XMLHUB, Designer Packages, Designer Indya and RezLive Thailand. Rezlive.com (A product of Travel Designer Group) is an award winning B2B global reservation system offering accommodation, sightseeing and transfer services to our travel partners across the globe. For more information, visit www.rezlive.com. We are connected with 30,000+ active travel agents all across the globe and offer uninterrupted services to them through state-of-the-art technology. Rezlive.com (A product of Travel Designer Group) is an award winning B2B global reservation system offering accommodation, sightseeing and transfer services to our travel partners across the globe. For more information about our product, visit www.rezlive.com and about us, visit www.traveldesignergroup.com