``` Finance (International

Job Description : ``` Finance (International / Georgia Operations) Position Summary The Vice President Finance will lead the organizations finance function across India and international operations, with a key focus on Georgia (Europe region). The role will oversee accounting, taxation, treasury, compliance, audit, and financial strategy, ensuring alignment with both Indian and Georgian regulatory frameworks. This position requires a seasoned Chartered Accountant with 1220 years of experience, strong exposure to international accounting, cross-border structuring, and overseas operations setup. The candidate will play a critical role in establishing and managing finance operations in Georgia, including compliance, banking, taxation, and expat structuring. The VP Finance will act as a strategic partner to leadership, enabling global expansion, regulatory compliance, and financial governance. Preferred Candidate Profile · Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 1220 years of experience. · Strong experience in international business operations and overseas entity management. · Prior exposure to setting up finance functions in new geographies (preferably Europe / CIS region). · Expertise in IFRS, cross-border taxation, and transfer pricing. · Experience handling expatriate structuring, global payroll, and mobility policies. · Knowledge of FEMA (India) and international financial regulations. · Experience in Oil & Gas / Energy / Chemicals / Infrastructure / MNCs preferred. · Strong stakeholder management across global teams, consultants, and regulators. Key Responsibilities 1. International Expansion & Georgia Setup · Lead finance setup for Georgia operations, including: o Entity structuring (subsidiary / branch / JV) o Local registrations (tax, VAT, social security, banking) o Establishment of finance processes and controls · Coordinate with local Georgian consultants, legal advisors, and auditors · Ensure compliance with Georgian accounting standards (IFRS-based) and tax laws · Support commercial and operational setup for oil & gas block operations (if applicable) 2. Financial Strategy & Business Support · Drive financial strategy aligned with international expansion plans · Support leadership in investment decisions, global structuring, and project feasibility · Lead budgeting, forecasting, MIS, and financial planning across geographies · Enable cost control and profitability for overseas operations 3. Accounting & Global Consolidation · Oversee books of accounts for India and Georgia entities · Ensure timely preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements · Ensure compliance with Ind AS, IFRS, and local GAAP (Georgia) · Manage inter-company accounting and cross-border transactions 4. International Taxation & Transfer Pricing · Design and implement transfer pricing policies for cross-border transactions · Ensure compliance with: o Indian tax laws (Income Tax, GST, FEMA) o Georgian tax regulations (Corporate Tax, VAT, withholding taxes) · Manage tax structuring for repatriation, dividends, and inter-company funding · Coordinate transfer pricing documentation and audits 5. Expatriate Structuring & Global Mobility · Design and implement expat compensation structures for employees deployed in Georgia · Manage: o Tax equalization / tax protection policies o Payroll structuring (split payroll if required) o Social security compliance and bilateral agreements · Ensure compliance with local labor laws, immigration, and payroll regulations · Coordinate with HR for expat policies, contracts, and benefits structuring 6. Treasury & Banking (International) · Set up and manage banking operations in Georgia · Handle foreign currency transactions, forex exposure, and hedging strategies · Manage fund flows between India and overseas entities · Oversee working capital, liquidity, and cash flow planning globally 7. Compliance, Audit & Governance · Ensure compliance with: o Companies Act (India) o FEMA & RBI regulations o Georgian corporate, tax, and financial regulations · Manage statutory audit, internal audit, and international audits · Establish strong governance, SOPs, and internal controls for global operations 8. Project Finance & Industry Focus · Monitor project costs, capex, and financial performance (especially for oil & gas / energy projects) · Support project financing, JV structures, and international funding · Track project-level budgets, cash flows, and cost optimization 9. Team Leadership & Cross-Border Coordination · Build and lead finance teams in India and Georgia · Manage coordination between HQ and international offices · Drive ERP implementation, automation, and digital finance transformation · Develop capabilities for handling international finance operations Desired Skills & Competencies · Strong expertise in international finance and cross-border structuring · Knowledge of Georgia tax system and business regulations (preferred) · Expertise in IFRS, transfer pricing, and global compliance frameworks · Strong understanding of expat taxation and global mobility structures · Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving skills · Strong stakeholder management across cultures and geographies · High level of integrity, adaptability, and leadership maturity Reporting Structure · Reports To: Managing Director / Leadership Team · Direct Reports: India & International Finance Teams (Accounts, Tax, Treasury, Audit) Preferred Industry Exposure · Oil & Gas / Exploration & Production · Energy / Petrochemicals · Chemicals / Manufacturing · Infrastructure / Capital-intensive projects · Multinational / International business groups ```````````````````````````

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