Finance Manager

WHO WE ARE

Sapaad is a global leader in unified commerce platforms, delivering world-class software solutions for the food and beverage industry. Our flagship product, also named Sapaad, has achieved remarkable success over the past decade—empowering thousands of F&B businesses across 40+ countries, with many more coming onboard each day.

Driven by a passionate team of developers, designers, and product experts, Sapaad is constantly evolving—introducing innovative, industry-defining features that set the benchmark for F&B technology. Headquartered in Singapore, with offices across five countries, Sapaad is backed by seasoned technology veterans with deep expertise in web, mobility, and e-commerce.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Finance Manager will be a senior member of the leadership team, responsible for end-to-end financial management, statutory compliance, reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and internal controls across Sapaad’s entities. This role goes well beyond accounting operations and requires a hands-on leader who can combine strong technical accounting expertise with strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and operational rigor.

The Finance Manager will play a critical role in enabling business growth, supporting cross-border operations, ensuring regulatory compliance (India & overseas), and acting as a trusted advisor to the management team.

ROLE & RESOPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial Accounting & Close Management

• Own and manage the complete accounting lifecycle for all assigned entities (India SEZ / Non-SEZ).
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions in accounting systems (Zoho Books / QuickBooks).
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes with well-documented schedules and reconciliations.
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, prepayments, provisions, and adjustments.
• Ensure integrity of general ledger, sub-ledgers, and financial statements.

2. Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly and annual, financial statements, and management dashboards.
• Perform variance analysis against budget and forecasts, highlighting risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain KPIs and financial metrics relevant to a SaaS and fintech- enabled business.
• Support management with ad-hoc financial analysis, scenario planning, and decision-support models.

3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting exercises in coordination with department heads.
• Prepare and manage rolling cash flow forecasts (short-term and medium-term).
• Monitor working capital, receivables, payables, and liquidity positions across
• entities.
• Proactively identify cash flow risks and implement mitigation plans.

4. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all statutory returns including GST, TDS, income tax, and other applicable taxes.
• Manage SEZ-related compliance, reporting, and coordination with SEZ authorities.
• Oversee ROC compliances including filings, board resolutions, and statutory
• registers.
• Coordinate with tax advisors to optimize tax positions while remaining fully compliant.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

5. Audit & External Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for statutory auditors, internal auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Lead statutory audits, tax audits, SEZ audits, and regulatory assessments end-to- end.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Support due diligence exercises related to partnerships, fundraising, or expansions.

6. Controls, Governance & Risk Management

• Design, implement, and continuously improve financial controls, policies, and SOPs.
• Ensure segregation of duties, approval workflows, and compliance with internal control frameworks.
• Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Drive process automation and efficiency improvements within finance operations.

7. Cross-Functional & Leadership Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales, Operations, HR, and Tech teams to support commercial and operational initiatives.
• Oversee and mentor finance and accounts team members, setting clear goals and development plans.
• Act as a deputy to senior leadership on finance-related matters when required.
• Support contract reviews, pricing models, revenue recognition, and intercompany arrangements.

8. Administrative Oversight (as applicable)

• Oversee finance-related administrative functions including insurance, vendor contracts, and critical office expenses.
• Ensure cost discipline and transparency across administrative spend.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / ACCA / CPA (Qualified preferred).
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles.
• Prior experience in SaaS, technology, fintech, or services-based companies.
• Strong exposure to multi-entity, multi-currency accounting environments.
• Hands-on experience with Zoho Books and/or QuickBooks.

Technical Skills

• Strong command of accounting standards (Ind AS and IFRS).
• In-depth knowledge of Indian taxation (GST, TDS, income tax) and statutory
• compliances.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (financial models, pivot tables, dashboards).
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow modeling.

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• High ownership mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.
• High ethical standards and commitment to governance and compliance.