Company Profile: candi is a dedicated solar partner for businesses across Asia and Africa. Combining the international capital of our Swiss-based platform with local expertise in these regions, we\xe2\x80\x99re able to provide a unique offering to this underserved sector. In doing so, we aim to have a big social impact, reduce carbon emissions, create jobs, increase energy access, and save money for businesses of all sizes in emerging markets. Our approach is to take the risk so our partners don\xe2\x80\x99t have to, providing businesses with flexible, end-to-end solar and battery solutions that are built to last. Our shared value model leverages our experience in customisable finance and performance offerings, quality engineering, and data-enabled asset management to help guarantee optimised systems, lowering the barrier to entry and maximising returns. www.candi.solar Job Summary: The company is looking to recruit an ambitious and energetic Accounting & Finance Lead, who will help candi to lead the revolution of solar. The candidate will report directly to the Country Lead as well as the Global Head of Accounting and Finance. Given that candi is taking solar into a new realm with a new set of tools, the role will require creativity, innovation and a new way of thinking. Specifically, the job requires taking ownership of the following for the team in India:
Team Leadership
Lead and build a high-performing, decentral team of currently four professionals
Mentor and develop team members and drive their career progression
Financial Strategy, Planning and Execution
Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the group\xe2\x80\x99s business plan
Take ownership of fundraising initiatives (in particular debt financing) and drive the funding processes
Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Oversee the internal and external financial group reporting processes
Monitor the financial performance against budget and present the insights to the Country Lead
Treasury and Cash Management
Manage cash flows, liquidity and working capital
Ensure sufficient funding through internal and external corporate finance activities
Financial Accounting, Audit and Automation
Develop the internal accounting functions and manage the interfaces with external chartered accountants and corporate secretaries
Lead the relationship with the external auditor and coordinate all audit processes
Leverage digital applications to automate financing processes
Compliance and Risk Management
Establish, document and maintain effective internal controls and compliance mechanisms
Ensure compliance with Indian tax laws, regulations and strategize tax efficiencies
Manage intra-group contracts and ensure transfer pricing compliance
Location: Gurgaon / Pune / Bangalore / Mohali in a hybrid work arrangement Hours: Full time. Job Requirements:
10+ years experience in a senior financial leadership role
A natural leader who prioritises caring for people working with her/him
An authentic communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Understanding of complex corporate structures and business models
Strong knowledge of accounting standards, tax laws and regulatory requirements
Experience with digital automation and leveraging various software applications
Excellent spoken and written English
Experience in running debt financing processes (buy- or sell-side) and/or NBFC operations are a strong plus
Working Culture:
You agree to live out the candi values every day of your employment: this includes to put empathy before ego, being authentic no matter what, that we get it done as one and follow the candi principle that less is more
A dynamic, cross-functional team player, willing to take initiative on projects in the context of a multicultural scale-up trying to execute big, bold ideas.
Having experience working for an international company, or having studied or worked abroad, is considered a plus.
You must be open, honest, trustworthy, a strong communicator, and understand that what we get done as a team surpasses what we get done individually.
candi is an equal opportunities employer.
candi is unique because...
We focus on helping businesses of all sizes in emerging markets get access to cheap, clean rooftop solar energy.
We have a strong emphasis on a client-centric & innovation-driven working culture.
We are an international team where hybrid working is commonplace, where we trust our team members to actively carve out a role for themselves according to their skillset.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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