Finance Controller

Ninjacart - Pioneer. Challenge Yourself. Create Better Lives.

Ninjacart is a pioneer in agritech. We believe in fostering a culture of innovation. We develop professionals who pioneer new ideas, simplify customer experiences, and impact the lives of millions. Our employees take complete ownership and truly belong.

Ninjacart is India's leading agri-platform, which leverages technology and data to organize the agri-commerce ecosystem. Over the last 8 years, our made-for-India technology and India-centric solutions have disrupted the way fruits and vegetables move from farms to consumers’ plates. We empower farmers and other players in the ecosystem in ways never done before.

Ninjacart aims to be the digital network for global agri-commerce that solves structural problems such as information asymmetry, payment hassles, distribution inefficiency, and discovering new buyers and sellers with tech-first solutions.

Ninjacart has raised over $350mn from Walmart Group, Tiger Global, Accel US, Accel India, Syngenta, and others. We are one of the top 25 startups to work for, according to Linkedin.

We are a highly motivated, results driven community, who focus on proactive approaches to problem solving. We cherish entrepreneurial spirit and provide significant operating autonomy to senior leaders. There are ample opportunities and challenges to be solved at scale and in real-time.

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How Ninjacart has evolved in the last 8 years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9Kts-O7tv4

Ninjacart Blog : https://www.ninjacart.com/blog/

Nandan Nilekani on Ninjacart : https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ninja-cart_tech-pioneersatwork-ninjacart-activity-7027281166617505792-pciW

Ninjacart Culture CODE: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ninja-cart_ninja-code-our-values-activity-7076821402548387840-KuL1 

Location: Bangalore, KA, IN

Responsibilities

Functional Deliverables

• Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making at the leadership level to design and implement finance and controlling systems and processes that align with the organization's overall vision
• Should have a strong experience in Financial Reporting and Internal Control areas, Establishing and implementing internal control disciplines to maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial reports
• Managing the structuring, consolidation, and analysis of financial data; Statutory Audits, corporate finance reporting, strong familiarity with Ind AS based financial standards, accounting, consolidation etc.
• Lead year end close and statutory audit. Handle interaction with statutory auditors and ensure clean audit report.
• Responsible for Working Capital management, understanding the core metrics of the business and maintaining sound financial health of the organization, Credit Control and ensuring liquidity.
• Establish relations with banks and financial institution to manage the treasury operations and funding requirements
• Responsible for Investigating and resolving potential revenue leakage areas
• Ensuring statutory compliance for FDI, RBI, RoC, Company Law, Direct & Indirect Taxes, Customs, GST, Excise & Contract Payroll.
• Internal audit planning & administering action items from Audit.
• Planning, implementing and maintaining financial information systems. Streamline and automate processes across finance operations and accounting.  
• Lead ERP upgradation
• Handling due diligence, Interacting with investors and fund managers

Soft Skills 

• Recruit the right talent; lead, and mentor team
• High levels of team engagement; know the pulse and create an environment that fosters development opportunities. Should own team’s training and professional growth
• Strong Communication and Skills, ability to interact, connect and add value to senior management
• Ability to think strategically with relentless execution
• Have clear agenda, set standards and capability to run it within organisational objectives
• Ownership mind-set with strong solution orientation; ability to tactfully balance business support requirements without compromising controls.
• Should have drive and passion to create and operate best in class finance function

A Ninja is resilient, smart, and ambitious. Sounds like you? Here’s what you will need to have to join the Ninja Clan 

• Handling
• Chartered Accountant with 12 to 15 Years of experience post qualification in Industries such as Retail, B2B, FMCG, Healthcare, Consumer Durables, Telecom, E-commerce companies
• At least 3 years of experience as Finance controller
• Experience in managing a large team of finance professionals
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of IndAS, Direct and Indirect taxation
• Clear understanding of Financial Planning, Financial Management, Budgeting, Costing, Forecasting, Compliances, Business Growth Strategy etc
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and to meet changing deadlines and priorities on multiple simultaneous projects
• Excellent analytical abilities: Data-driven and pay attention to detail. Comfortable with statistical modelling on large data sets
• Strong process and compliance orientation
• Proven track record of leading and delivering re-engineering & automation initiatives
• Prior experience of handling due diligence and fundraising
• Experience of working in SAP is an added advantage

Finance @ Ninjacart

ERP : SAP

Auditor: Big Four

Additional Information

At Ninjacart, we are creating a workplace that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer work environment that advances the goals of our employees, communities and the business.

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