Chief Financial Officer

Location: Gurgaon India (with alignment to Singapore HQ)
Reporting to: Group CEO / Board of Directors Singapore
Industry: Commodity & Coal Trading
Main Office: Singapore

Role Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and experienced finance leader to join our India operations as Additional CFO. This role will be critical in aligning the financial strategy and operations of the India entity with the Groups global trading goals. The ideal candidate will bring deep domain expertise in commodity and coal trading strong command over Indian and international financial regulations and proven experience in trade finance compliance and cross-border structuring.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Drive financial strategy and decision-making for India operations.

• Guide capital allocation pricing models and margin optimization.

• Advise the Board and CEO with forward-looking financial insights and risk assessments.

2. Financial Reporting & Controls

• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements under Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-AS).

• Coordinate with Singapore HQ for financial consolidation under IFRS/FRS.

• Lead audits internal controls and ERP implementations tailored for trading environments.

3. Trade Finance & Working Capital Management

• Structure and manage trade finance instruments (LCs SBLCs buyers/suppliers credit).

• Optimize working capital cycles in line with commodity pricing and shipment logistics.

• Manage banking relationships for FX hedging and credit facilities.

• Leverage supply chain finance strategies effectively.

4. Regulatory Compliance (India & International)

• Ensure full compliance with:

  • Indian Companies Act Income Tax Act and GST

  • FEMA and RBI guidelines for cross-border trade

  • DGFT and Customs regulations

• Align compliance processes with Singapore HQ.

5. Related Party Transactions (RPTs)

• Monitor intra-group and cross-border transactions for arms length pricing.

• Ensure adherence to Indian transfer pricing rules and Companies Act Section 188.

• Maintain robust documentation for audits and tax scrutiny in India and Singapore.

6. POEM (Place of Effective Management) Risk Mitigation

• Mitigate tax residency risks for foreign entities by maintaining decision-making in Singapore.

• Ensure governance logs board meetings and key decisions originate from HQ.

• Liaise with tax advisors for compliance validation.

7. Tax Planning & Optimization

• Manage direct tax GST and transfer pricing exposures.

• Optimize tax structures under the India-Singapore DTAA.

• Lead tax assessments appeals and Advance Pricing Agreements if applicable.

8. Risk Management

• Build frameworks to manage commodity price volatility FX risk and credit exposures.

• Implement hedging strategies and internal risk reviews.

• Oversee insurance coverage for inventory and shipments.

9. Commercial Strategy Support

• Collaborate with trading teams to assess deal profitability and contract terms.

• Support pricing models for tenders and large transactions.

• Provide financial insights based on global commodity trends.

10. Team Development & Leadership

• Build and manage a high-performing finance team with expertise in trade finance and compliance.

• Foster a results-oriented and ethical culture.

• Deliver training on international tax RPT compliance and commodity finance practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) is mandatory.

• 10 years of experience in financial leadership roles preferably within coal commodity or energy sectors.

• Strong understanding of:

  • Indian regulatory frameworks (Ind-AS GST FEMA RBI Transfer Pricing)

  • Singapore tax/accounting practices

  • Cross-border trade structuring and compliance

• Expertise in POEM risk management and related party transactions.

Financial Reporting & Controls,Trade Finance & Working Capital,Regulatory Compliance,Related Party Transactions (RPT),Tax Planning,Team Development