Head - Finance - Anantapur

RATAN TATA INNOVATION HUB (RTIH)

JOB DESCRIPTION | HEAD – FINANCE

Position: Head – Finance	Organization: Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH)
Location: Anantapuramu, Andhra Pradesh	Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

ABOUT RTIH & ROLE SUMMARY

Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH) is a Section 8 Company established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh via APIS to drive innovation, incubation, and startup growth. The Head – Finance leads the financial operations, budgeting, statutory compliance, audits, and financial governance. This role ensures transparency, efficient utilization of Government, CSR, and grant funds, and strategic financial management to foster startup growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the Finance & Accounts function, overseeing all core financial operations, banking, and vendor payments.

Prepare annual budgets, financial plans, cash flow projections, and regular management information systems (MIS) reports.

Ensure total compliance with the Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, TDS, PF, ESI, Professional Tax, and statutory requirements.

Formulate and implement internal financial controls, financial guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Coordinate Internal, Statutory, and External Audits, ensuring prompt and complete resolution of audit observations.

Manage Government grants, CSR funds, Utilisation Certificates (UCs), and financial reporting to external funding agencies.

Support startup investment readiness through valuation, equity structuring, financial modeling, and analysis.

Advise the CEO and Management on financial strategy, risk mitigation, resource allocation, and ERP-driven finance automation.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Chartered Accountant (CA) - Preferred or Master's degree in Finance/Accounting or a related discipline

8–10 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, auditing, and corporate regulatory compliance.

Preferred experience in Section 8 companies, Government innovation bodies, CSR-funded projects, or startup ecosystems.

Deep technical knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, tax laws, corporate governance, and financial planning.

CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

Strategic Financial Planning & Leadership	Financial Reporting & Annual Budgeting
Internal Controls & Risk Governance	Statutory Compliance (GST, IT, Companies Act)
Grant & CSR Fund Accounting / Utilisation	Startup Valuation & Equity Structuring
ERP & Digital Finance Systems	Executive Stakeholder & Audit Management