Finance Manager

Finance Manager,  A leading AI-powered EdTech and HRTech company , Gurgaon

Job Summary: A leading AI-powered EdTech and HRTech company is seeking a CA (ICAI) or CPA professional with 5+ years of post-qualification experience in accounting and finance. The role involves managing global books across multiple subsidiaries, consolidation, month-end closures, financial reporting, compliance and statutory filings, while working directly with the finance lead at the Canadian head office.

The ideal candidate should be self-driven, detail-oriented and comfortable working independently in a lean team, with strong written communication and flexibility to work extended or shifted hours to align with the Canadian time zone.

About the company: A leading AI-powered EdTech and HRTech company with international roots, operating across 10+ countries. The company leverages innovative technology to simplify talent assessment, education and career opportunities. It focuses on building scalable digital solutions that bridge the gap between education and employment.

Designation: Finance Manager

Location: Gurgaon

Roles and Responsibilities:

The role involves taking full ownership of core accounting, financial reporting, compliance and filings, with exposure to audits, internal controls and cross-functional initiatives supporting product development and business growth.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations and month-end closures.

• Prepare monthly financial statements under IFRS and support external audits.

• Maintain and document accounting policies, memos and reconciliations.

• Develop and strengthen internal controls, systems and reporting infrastructure.

Compliance & Filings

• Coordinate with the Canadian head office on statutory, tax and regulatory filings, with increasing ownership over time.

• Maintain compliance calendars and ensure timely filings across jurisdictions.

Finance Operations

• Design and manage finance-related processes integrated with the company's product.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate manual workflows.

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including payroll, vendor payments and banking across entities.

Strategic Reporting & Analysis

• Support the finance lead with investor and board reporting.

• Contribute to strategic decision-making and maintain accurate financial, operational and lending datasets.

• Develop tools and frameworks to track KPIs, unit economics and cash flow.

The role also involves contributing to long-term initiatives such as audit readiness, financial model development and future financing events, with scope for increased ownership based on performance.

Requirement:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting under IFRS or equivalent
• Comfort working independently in Excel and building reporting from scratch
• Strong written English and the ability to work effectively across time zones
• Experience in financial services, lending, NBFC or fintech, or structured credit
• Experience with expected credit loss (IFRS 9 or equivalent) modelling and reporting
• Exposure to Indian/Canadian tax and regulatory filings (e.g. HST, SR&ED, CRA correspondence)
• Experience reporting to a foreign parent or head office
• Exposure to FP&A, financial modelling, or investor reporting
• Experience building and/or testing internal controls
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Looker Studio)

Education: CA (ICAI) or CPA designation

Experience: 3–5 years of post-qualification experience, ideally starting in Big 4 audit

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Contact Details: For more details on this vacancy, contact Ayush at hire@hiregenie.in. 

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