About AgroStar :
AgroStar is India's foremost AgTech start-up with a mission of #HelpingFarmersWin. Shardul and Sitanshu started AgroStar with a vision to solve two of the biggest problems in Indian agriculture - Lack of guidance for scientific / sustainable farming & limited access to great quality farm inputs. Today, AgroStar provides full-stack solutions to millions of farmers across 11 Indian states via an omnichannel approach. Along the journey, we have built India's largest agronomy advisory centre, a highly engaged digital farmer network with over 9.5 million users, and a retail network of 10,000+ stores. These technology-enabled channels work together to help farmers produce better and achieve higher price realisations by providing appropriate advice, timely input delivery, and output market linkages.
In March 2022, we acquired INI Farms, and with this, we are now exporting our farmers' produce to over 35+ countries across the globe.
With massive synergies across the value chain to unlock, we are excited about our next exponential growth phase while being more mission-focused than ever! #HelpingFarmersWin!
Backed by prominent investors and partners, we are rapidly growing our full-stack platform and access to credit.
Role Overview :
- As Head of Finance, you will lead financial reporting, cash flow management, internal controls, and accounting operations across multi-entity setups.
- The role involves ensuring compliance with Ind AS and tax regulations, driving system improvements and ERP integrations, and managing investor, auditor, and lender relationships.
- You will also mentor a 20-member finance team, oversee budgeting and variance analysis, and support strategic decision-making to strengthen the organization's financial health.
The Role : Finance Controller
Financial Reporting and Analysis :
Work on monthly, quarterly, and yearly closure of books of accounts, MIS and reporting to investors and other stakeholders as neededConduct financial analysis and provide insights on financial performance, variances from BudgetsEnsure compliance with Ind AS and other reporting requirementsCash Flow Management :
Monitor, manage and forecast the organization's cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity.Develop cash flow forecasts and implement strategies to optimize cash position.Manage banking relationships and negotiate financing arrangements with lenders.Work on minimizing the financial risk and improving the financial health of the organization.Internal Controls and & System Developments :
Develop and implement internal control policies and procedures to ensure the integrity of financial information.Ensure compliance with the Accounting and Auditing requirements of internal controls.Strive for continuous improvement in systems and integrations, and work on automation to improve systems. Experience with past ERP implementations is a significant advantage.Accounting Operations :
Oversee the accounting department and ensure the accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.Manage key controlling areas like accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, taxation and general ledger activities.Manage multiple entities set up for accounting and reporting.Taxation :
Ensure compliance with all direct and indirect tax laws and regulationsEngage and work effectively with tax consultants and advisors to closure assessmentsEnsure systems and processes in place to generate required data for compliancesWorking with business teams and supporting business changes to ensure compliance with tax -laws. Implementing tools and automations for compliances.Team Leadership and Development :
Lead and mentor the large (20 member) qualified team of finance, accounting & credit.Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.Conduct performance evaluations and identify training and development needs.Partner with business leaders and peers to drive the organization goals.External Stakeholder Management :
Work with the Statutory and Internal Auditors (Big4s) effectively and implement the changes, and communicate the outcomes to the business stakeholders.Act as a primary point of contact for analysts and other team members of investors for tactical data requirements and query resolutions.Primary contact for all lenders and financing partners for data submissions and financing line renewals.Working with due diligence partners to ensure that diligence reports are free from any material negative Education : Qualified Chartered Accountant.Experience : Minimum 8 - 10 years of experience with exposure to working in consulting (Big 4) and mid-size but fast-paced companies. Experience of working in startups is a plus, but not a must! -Should have at least 4 years of experience in managing and developing a team.Skills :
Strong knowledge of financial reporting requirements, including Ind ASProficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., NAV / SAP, prior experience of NAV / BC is a great advantage)Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Strong leadership and team management abilities.Effective communication and interpersonal skills.High attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to deal with external and internal stakeholdersAbility to work in fast fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and limited clarityAbility to multitask and reset priorities quickly!Most importantly, we are looking for passionate intrapreneurs who want to work at the grass root level, drive impact in India's biggest sector & Help Farmers Win!
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