Senior Financial Analyst (CA)

As a Senior Financial Analyst at our company, you will play a crucial role in owning the financial books, driving the close process, and collaborating closely with the CFO to establish financial discipline in a dynamic high-growth startup environment. Key Responsibilities: - **Accounting & Close (Core Ownership)** - Take full ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes adhering to US GAAP standards - Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and schedules - Ensure the accuracy and cleanliness of financial statements for audit readiness - Manage revenue recognition, expense controls, and balance sheet integrity - Collaborate with auditors and advisors for US audits and compliance - Proactively identify and rectify gaps to enhance accounting quality continuously - **FP&A & Business Support** - Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and rolling projections - Conduct detailed variance analysis and provide clear explanations of financial performance - Generate insightful CFO-ready dashboards and management reports - Assist in cash flow planning, runway analysis, and optimizing expenditures - Serve as a finance partner to leadership during the business scaling process - **Build & Scale** - Contribute to designing and enhancing finance processes to support company growth - Introduce structure, documentation, and discipline while ensuring operational efficiency - Assist in implementing automation, tooling, and system enhancements Qualifications Required: - Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory - CA + MBA (Finance) Strongly preferred - 35 years of experience working with US GAAP for US-based companies - Hands-on experience in book closing and core accounting practices - Practical exposure to FP&A in either a startup or fast-growth setting - Proficiency in Advanced Excel; familiarity with ERP/accounting systems is advantageous - Strong attention to detail, a proactive ownership mindset, and a bias for action - Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations and a fast-paced environment If you are ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding role and make a significant impact on our finance operations, we look forward to considering your application. As a Senior Financial Analyst at our company, you will play a crucial role in owning the financial books, driving the close process, and collaborating closely with the CFO to establish financial discipline in a dynamic high-growth startup environment. Key Responsibilities: - **Accounting & Close (Core Ownership)** - Take full ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes adhering to US GAAP standards - Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and schedules - Ensure the accuracy and cleanliness of financial statements for audit readiness - Manage revenue recognition, expense controls, and balance sheet integrity - Collaborate with auditors and advisors for US audits and compliance - Proactively identify and rectify gaps to enhance accounting quality continuously - **FP&A & Business Support** - Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and rolling projections - Conduct detailed variance analysis and provide clear explanations of financial performance - Generate insightful CFO-ready dashboards and management reports - Assist in cash flow planning, runway analysis, and optimizing expenditures - Serve as a finance partner to leadership during the business scaling process - **Build & Scale** - Contribute to designing and enhancing finance processes to support company growth - Introduce structure, documentation, and discipline while ensuring operational efficiency - Assist in implementing automation, tooling, and system enhancements Qualifications Required: - Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory - CA + MBA (Finance) Strongly preferred - 35 years of experience working with US GAAP for US-based companies - Hands-on experience in book closing and core accounting practices - Practical exposure to FP&A in either a startup or fast-growth setting - Proficiency in Advanced Excel; familiarity with ERP/accounting systems is advantageous - Strong attention to detail, a proactive ownership mindset, and a bias for action - Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations and a fast-paced environment If you are ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding role and make a significant impact on our finance operations, we look forward to considering your application.