Accounting Manager (CA / CFA)

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager, a CA or CFA with 8 to 9 years of experience, to build and run the finance function of OmniDEL.ai, a fast-growing AI startup in New Town, Kolkata. This role goes well beyond bookkeeping and compliance. You will set up financial systems from scratch, prepare reports for investors, manage budgets across projects, and make sure all statutory work is done correctly. You will work directly with the founders, external auditors, and board members. You should also be comfortable using AI in your work. We use AI for everything, including finance. You will be expected to try out and bring in AI tools for things like automatic reconciliation, expense classification, cash flow forecasting, and live dashboards. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning and Strategy - Run the yearly budget and the rolling forecast for the whole company - Compare actual spending against the budget for each department and project, and share monthly variance reports with clear suggestions for leadership - Build financial models for fundraising, scenario planning, and key decisions - Work with the founders on unit economics, pricing, and cost control Accounting and Operations - Handle the full accounting cycle: invoicing, receivables, payables, bank reconciliations, and month-end close - Maintain the chart of accounts and make sure revenue, costs, and expenses are recorded correctly - Set up and enforce internal financial controls suited to a growing startup - Manage vendor payments, employee expenses, and reimbursements AI in Finance - Lead the use of AI tools in finance, such as automatic data extraction, smart matching, error detection, and automated reports - Work with the engineering team to connect financial data with our internal platform where needed - Keep finding and using AI tools that reduce manual work and improve accuracy Compliance and Statutory Work - File all statutory returns on time and correctly: GST, TDS, Income Tax, Professional Tax, and ESI/PF where applicable - Keep complete records ready for audits and inspections - Track changes in regulations and explain their impact to leadership - Coordinate with external auditors for the yearly audit and ensure clean results Investor and Board Reporting - Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports for the board and investors - Keep financial records clean and well organised for Series A due diligence - Answer investor questions on finance, covenants, and reporting Cash Flow and Treasury - Forecast and track cash flow every week and every month - Manage working capital, receivables ageing, and payment schedules - Plan fund requirements for project spending with the team Team and Collaboration - Work closely with the founders to keep financial plans in line with business goals - Work with project leads to keep budgets on track and close project finances on time - Guide and manage junior finance staff as the team grows Requirements - CA or CFA is mandatory - 8 to 9 years of experience after qualification - 2 to 3 years in a startup or fast-growing company is strongly preferred - Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP, GST, TDS, Income Tax, and company law compliance - Good working knowledge of Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or Tally, and advanced Excel or Google Sheets - Hands-on experience with financial modelling and budgeting - Real interest in AI tools, for example using Python for financial analysis, making reports with AI assistants, or using AI for data extraction and reconciliation. You don't need to be an engineer, but you should be curious and willing to try things yourself. Good to Have - Experience in an AI, SaaS, or technology company - Experience with investor reports, board packs, and fundraising due diligence - Experience setting up or moving to a new ERP system - Experience working with multiple entities or a group structure What We Look For in You - You understand why a process exists and improve it, instead of just following it - You take full ownership of your work. No task is too small for you - You are open to new ideas but strict about accuracy - You learn new tools and business models quickly - You are curious about how AI can make your work smarter and less manual Why Join Us - Build from scratch: You will create the finance system, not inherit an old one - Right timing: We are past seed and heading to Series A, so your work will directly shape investor confidence and company value - Direct access: You will work with the founders, investors, and board members - Learn AI every day: AI is our product, our culture, and our toolkit - Real impact: Your decisions affect thousands of informal sector workers who earn their living through our platform Salary and Benefits - 80,000 to 1,00,000 per month, based on experience and qualifications - Performance-linked incentives - Possible equity (to be discussed) - Office in New Town, Kolkata - Chance to grow into a leadership role as the company grows