Company : Kidvento Education and Research Position: Head of Finance Location: Bangalore To apply: [email protected] Remuneration: Rs 12 Lakhs – Rs 15 Lakhs per Annum Experience: 10+ Years About Us: Kidvento is a rapidly growing education technology company dedicated to transforming the way children learn. We are seeking a skilled Head of Finance to join our dynamic team in Bangalore. If you're a finance expert ready to lead and make an impact, this position is for you! Key Responsibilities: • Manage all monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings, including account reconciliations, accrual schedules, and general journal entries, ensuring that reconciliations are performed accurately and on time • Oversee day-to-day operational needs, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, expense management, and vendor management • Monitor and ensure compliance with GAAP standards and/or regulatory rules, including implementation of any changes • Responsible for annual external audit preparation and oversight. (Must pass annual audit) • Lead, support, and develop the accounting team and management of talent, including motivating, coaching, training, and mentoring team members • Oversee and direct documented system of accounting policies and procedures • Streamline, maintain, and improve processes and internal controls • Improve the internal control environment to monitor transaction risk and financial exposure more efficiently. • Create and implement policies and procedures to identify, resolve, and document accounting decisions in addition to creating procedures to make the close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate • Provide thought leadership on financial implications and risks related to key decisions and issues. • Manage global budgeting and financial planning functions with the executive team and Board. • Oversee contract management function with related to vendors, and customers and also partake in effective negotiations and accountability as needed • Work with the executive team to develop organizational charts, team, and culture • Prepare quarterly board material - financials as well as presentation • Responsible for providing KPIs and financial metrics that can lead to actionable items. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Master's degree preferred) • CA, CMA or CFA Qualification is strongly preferred • Proven experience in a senior finance role, preferably in the manufacturing or edtech • Exceptional Accounting Management and Analytical skills, with a deep understanding of financial statements, indirect taxation, • Familiarity with Zoho Books or Zoho Finance Plus is a plus. • Strong leadership and business acumen, with the ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels • Solid understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities • Proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a track record of driving process improvement and delivering on financial objectives • High level of integrity and ethics, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures