Key Responsibilities:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for all business units.
• ⁠ ⁠Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and P&L summaries.
• ⁠Ensure accurate consolidation and reporting across the group’s different business verticals.
• ⁠Present actionable insights and recommendations to the leadership team for informed decision-making.
• Oversee all local tax matters including monthly/annual filings, sales tax, and income tax returns.
• ⁠ ⁠Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and coordinate with tax consultants and auditors when required.
•  ⁠Keep up to date with tax regulations and apply best practices to mitigate financial risks.
• ⁠Ensure timely disbursement of payroll, vendor payments, and operational expenditures.
•  ⁠Establish and document SOPs for finance-related processes across departments.
• Partner closely with department leads (creative, design, web, etc.) to manage project budgets, cost centers, and profitability.
•  ⁠Support new initiatives or verticals with financial feasibility studies and investment modeling.

Qualifications & Skills:

• CA / ACCA / CIMA / MBA (Finance) or equivalent professional certification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in finance or accounting, ideally in digital marketing, creative agencies, or tech-enabled service firms.
• Strong grip on taxation laws, regulatory compliance, and audit processes.
• Proficiency in preparing financial statements, budgeting, and conducting variance analyses.
• Expertise in ERP systems, accounting software, and advanced Excel functions.
• Proven leadership experience with strong analytical and communication skills.