Executive Assistant with Finance, Compliance, Admin Management Skills

Executive Assistant with Finance, Compliance, Admin Management Skills Location: Remote - India preferred About the Role SKYNT is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant with Finance & Compliance Management Skills to own the company's accounting, statutory compliance, and financial strategy. This role will work closely with the Founder/MD, Product Operations Head, External Company & CA and legal advisors to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, financial planning and strategic financial decision-making. Ideal Candidate: We are looking for a long-term finance partner—not just someone to coordinate filings, but someone who understands Indian corporate compliance VERY well with not just knowledge BUT actual prior experience, can advise founder, proactively manage finance operations independently with limited direction, prepare financial statements, build financial models for new product launches into the market, and provide guidance as the company scales. • Reliable, consistent, professional and no excuse person (set correct expectation & deliver). • Highly proactive, being on top of things, and VERY persistent. • Comfortable holding everybody accountable – partners, CA, founder, teams for deliverables and deadlines. • Competent, full ownership & accountability. • High problem-solver mindset, excellent communicator. • Ability to flag and escalate problems & gaps and bring resolution before compliance gaps/ non-conformance occurs. • This role has potential to grow into a Finance manager role as our D2C brand grows!! • Highly organized, detail-oriented & structured. Key Responsibilities Finance & Accounting • Own bookkeeping and accounting. Maintain the general ledger, reconciliations, receipts, etc. • Structure monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements & filing with our filing partners. • Manage payroll reminders, invoice consolidation/ tracking payment, cash management with the CEO. • Monitor budgets, expenses, profitability, and cash flow. Flag and escalate problems, gaps and resolve things before compliance gaps/ non-conformance occurs. Statutory & Corporate Compliance • Own compliance tasks under the Companies Act, Income Tax-Annual, Monthly GST, TDS, PF,, PT, ESI, and other applicable regulations. • Coordinate, review, and manage all ROC, MCA, GST, TDS, Income Tax, internal, external audit governances and statutory filings with the external CA and filing partners. • Maintain statutory registers, board resolutions, compliance calendars, and corporate records. • Liaise with auditors, tax filing partners, banks, government authorities, and investors. • Flag and escalate problems, gaps and resolve things before compliance gaps/ non-conformance occurs. Financial Planning, Business Planning & Advisory • Prepare funding plans for growth and expansion. • Build financial models, budgets, forecasts (with marketing), and cash flow projections. • Support strategic planning, pricing, profitability analysis for NEW product launches, and financial decision-making with operations & marketing. • Assist with investor readiness, fundraising documentation, due diligence, and financial presentations. • Structure financial information in a clear, accurate for founder & investor-ready format. • Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Required Qualifications • CA, BBA/MBA (Finance), M.Com, or B.Com with 3+ years of relevant experience. • MUST have experience as in Accounting/ Finance/ Compliance related roles • Strong knowledge & prior working experience of Indian Companies Act, ROC filings, GST, TDS, Income Tax, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and statutory compliance. • Practical experience with startups, SMEs, fundraising, or high-growth businesses (skincare D2C brands). • Advanced Excel, financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and presentation skills. • Proficiency in any accounting software will be necessary. • Well-organized financial records and governance processes. Please include REDTRACTED/ reference examples of your financial models OR forecast work. Application with subject “I am NOT laid back, I’m driven”, shall be considered if you read this far.