SarvaGram - Manager - Finance & Control (3-5 yrs)

About SarvaGram:

Founded by banking industry veterans Utpal Isser and Sameer Mishra in 2019, SarvaGram facilitates access to a gamut of products and services, including financial products, risk mitigation products, farm mechanisation services, etc in a fair and transparent manner to rural households in India.

Sarvagram empowers rural India's aspirations through a combination of technology, data and physical network driven distribution methodology.

SarvaGram is India's first of its kind household-focused distribution platform.

It takes a 360-degree view of rural households as cohesive economic units and applies data-driven intelligence to assess their overall potential including an in-depth understanding of their ground reality, balance sheets and multiple income streams.

This allows a high degree of de-risking as well as customization, thus serving the needs of the households as opposed to being restricted to a product selling paradigm.

SarvaGram's unique high-touch, high-tech distribution platform leverages technology and data science along with a highly nimble on-ground presence.

Headquartered in Pune, SarvaGram currently operates from 130+ owned outlets across 5 states, and has 550+ franchise partners covering 20,000+ villages.

SarvaGram has raised close to US$ 50mn of equity capital till date and is backed by marquee international and Indian investors, including Elevar Equity, Elevation Capital, Temasek and TVS Capital Funds.

SarvaGram is growing fast on a month-on-month basis and is looking to expand its human capital to support its fast growth.

We are 1,800+ people strong at this point and are looking to add smart, dedicated and driven individuals to the team.

Being a startup, SarvaGram provides an excellent platform to solve real life business problems and see the impact of your work.

Relevant References:.

About SarvaGram: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auou5yunJx4&t=17s.

Website: https://sarvagram.com/

LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sarvagram-fincare-pvt-ltd/

Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-wAFqB3bQA7RZfC15YnD-A.

Series C Fund-raise Announcement: https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/thisstartup-which-lends-to-the-rural-middle-class-raises-35-million-in-a-series-cround/articleshow/96704383.cms.

Role Location: Mumbai.

Role Summary:

- The finance function at SarvaGram is pivotal to bring financial control, manage treasury, create and publish profitability at different levels, make/publish/own financial statements and MIS reports, manager board reporting, manage fund-raising, investor relations, etc.

- The Manager is a key member of this team and this position presents an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of such important projects.

- Ability to outperform in a continuously fast-paced environment is a basic trait that we are looking for.

- Candidates with a strong analytical mindset, with ability to perform various kinds financial analysis shall be among the winners.

- At the same time, key skills required include IND AS financials preparation, audit, variance analysis and taxation.

Role Responsibilities:

- Preparing monthly MIS, Budget Vs Actual variance analysis, Preparation of Branch P&L account.

- Maintain operational effectiveness and documentation for internal controls.

- Partner with management team to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.

- Well-versed with IND AS financial preparation and finalisation.

- Liaising with Auditors to ensure timely completion of Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, Tax Audit, GST Audit etc.

- Handling Income Tax, GST, TDS and other regulatory compliances as required.

- Reconciliation of AUM with product processor.

- To coordinate with the tech team for development of new logics in the LMS and testing the existing reports.

Required qualifications:

- CA with 3-5 years post qualification experience.

- NBFC experience would be preferable.

- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

- Adept at working under pressure and tight deadlines.

- Desired candidates will have the ability to out-perform this job description, thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial and driven culture, and have a passion for making a difference.