Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job Description

Company Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial operatons of Suvidha Holding. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) shall be responsible for heading the finance team and overseeing the financial status of the group of companies under Suvidha Holding including directing/developing long and short-range financial plans, monitoring budgets and ensuring sound financial controls are in place. S/He works hand-in-hand or under the supervision of with the CEO, and assess the organizational performance against both the annual budget and the company’s long-term strategy. CFO role will be endowed with the responsibility of key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model and operational execution. As a key member of the Executive Management team, the Chief Financial Officer will report to the CEO and assume a strategic role in the overall management of the Group. The CFO will have responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the Group. This will include direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, job costing, legal, property management, deal analysis and negotiations, investor relationships and partnership compliance and private and institutional financing.

Role Responsibilities

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Partner with the Founder/CEO to for Business financial strategies for achieving business goals.
• Provide financial insights to support business expansion, service diversification, and profitability.
• Lead initiatives to improve financial performance and efficiency.
  
  

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Analysis

• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Analyze performance across various verticals of business
• Prepare Fund Flow Statement, cash flow, Consolidated Monthly Financial Statements, MIS Report
• Monitor Business performance & Profitability KPIs
• Costing
  
  

Accounting & Compliance

• Accounting: To develop, implement and maintain company policies on accounting principles, with respect to local principles;
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting per Nepalese accounting standards and tax laws.
• Oversee payroll system and compliance
• Manage statutory audits, tax filings, and labor office reporting.
  
  

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• To contribute optimally to the cash and treasury management and control systems of Group Companies.
• Maintain healthy cash flow for day-to-day operations and payroll obligations.
• Build banking relationships and negotiate better credit package/limits/terms.
  
  

Administrative Organization, Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Develop and enforce internal controls to manage financial and operational risks.
• Ensure legal and contractual compliance with government labor regulations.
• Safeguard the company from financial fraud, data leakage, or misuse of funds.
• To develop, implement and maintain an overall financial structure;
• to manage the processes of external audit and tax declarations;
• To ensure that adequate internal controls are established and maintained, especially in the areas of cheque and bank payments signatories and authorizations (incl. hedging contracts), letters of credit, bank guarantees, ordering from suppliers, commissions and provisions for commissions, rebates on purchases and sales, loan agreements, hire purchases and leases with group companies, partner companies or third parties.
  
  

Investor & Stakeholder Relations

• Prepare investor pitch decks and financial models for capital raising.
• Report company’s financial health to board members and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with funding partners (banks, VCs, etc.).
  
  

Team Development & Leadership

• Manage finance, accounting, and compliance teams.
• Build capabilities in financial literacy, MIS reporting, and budgeting.
• Promote a disciplined, ethical, and proactive finance culture.
  
  

Finance Technology & Reporting

• Automate reporting systems (e.g., payroll MIS, client invoicing, vendor payments).
• Oversee ERP/accounting system integration
• Ensure financial data security and integrity.
  
  

Investments

• To develop, implement and maintain Finance & Accounting Manual (FAM) and monitor that the investment process is in accordance with the Manual;
• To oversee all acquisitions and disposals of activities, businesses, fixed assets and lease contracts according to the FAM Manual.
  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA, CA, Semi-CA, ACCA preferred).
• 4+ years of experience in finance leadership roles, preferably in service industries.
• Proven experience in budgeting, fund management, Statutory compliance, audit and accounting system and team leadership.
  
  

Consolidation And Reporting

• To report periodic financial reports to the CEO according to time schedules, to analyse the periodic performances, to propose corrective actions and co-ordinate the explanations and narratives.
  
  

Skills: financial reporting,cash flow management,budgeting,compliance,regulatory compliance,investor relations,strategic planning,team leadership,data-driven decision making,investment management,erp integration,financial analysis,financial leadership,accounting principles,risk management