ALTInvest - Associate Vice President - Finance - Real Estate Investment Trust - CA

CA (First attempt only)
What you will do:
1. Financial Control, Governance & Compliance:
a. Own end-to-end financial control for the SM REIT and its underlying SPVs, including books of account, chart of accounts, and accounting policies in line with Ind AS and SEBI SM REIT Regulations.
b. Lead and coordinate statutory audit, internal audit, and IFC (Internal Financial Controls) across the REIT, SPVs, and asset-level entities; ensure timely closure of audit observations and remediation actions.
c. Oversee the preparation, review, and sign-off of quarterly and annual financial statements, consolidated and standalone, including notes, schedules, and management representations.
d. Ensure full compliance with SEBI SM REIT Regulations, Companies Act, GST, Income Tax, FEMA (where applicable), and other applicable financial and accounting laws.
e. Manage and coordinate all regulatory and supervisory reviews/examinations related to financial and operational matters, including data submissions, responses, and follow-ups.
2. Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
a. Lead the finance and reporting team covering financial accounting, budgeting, MIS, and variance analysis at REIT, SPV, and asset levels.
b. Deliver timely, accurate, and decision-ready financial and performance reporting, including NOI, cash flows, distributions and operating costs.
c. Drive annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial models aligned with asset-level business plans and REIT distribution objectives.

d. Support preparation of investor presentations, trustee reports, and board materials with robust financial analysis and insights.
3. Business Partnering & Performance Management:
a. Act as a finance business partner to Asset Management, Leasing, Operations, Compliance, Investments, and Legal teams to support commercial and operational decision-making.
a. Evaluate new acquisitions, asset transfers, leasing structures, debt arrangements, and related-party transactions from an accounting, regulatory, and financial control perspective.
b. Provide interpretative guidance on REIT accounting, regulatory treatment, and distribution impact to business teams and the VP Finance.
4. Regulatory Capital, Distributions & Risk Management:
a. Assist in monitoring compliance with SM REIT leverage limits, distribution requirements, liquidity thresholds, and risk parameters as prescribed by SEBI regulations.
b. Support cash flow planning to ensure timely and compliant distributions to unitholders.
c. Identify and flag financial, operational, and compliance risks, and work with relevant stakeholders on mitigation plans and control enhancements.
5. Team Leadership & Capability Building:
a. Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and reporting team; ensure clear role ownership, effective delegation, and performance management.
b. Build a strong control-oriented finance culture with focus on accuracy, timeliness, documentation, and audit readiness.
c. Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization across finance and reporting workflows to support scale and regulatory robustness.
Criteria:
- CA (1st attempts only).
- Proven experience as Manager / AVP Finance or similar role.
- Minimum 6-8 years experience in a middle management role.
- Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization.
- Keen to understand the business model and implement various SEBI requirements from an operations perspective.
- Solid knowledge of financial aspects and day-to-day accounting.
- Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software.
- An analytical mind with a strategic ability.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.