Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Deputy CFO) / Assistant CFO

Location: Sector 94, Supernova Building, Noida

Industry: Buffalo Meat Export (100% Export-Oriented)

Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer & Owner / Management

Work Mode: Full-time | On-site only

Probation: 6 Months

About the Company

Indian Frozen Foods is a second-generation, export-oriented meat processing company with multiple plants in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. With a turnover of approx. ?25,000 crore (as shared verbally) and an IPO planned within the next two years, the company is strengthening its internal systems, financial controls, and leadership team.

Role Overview

The Deputy CFO / Assistant CFO will work closely with the existing CFO and senior management to manage and strengthen the companys financial, statutory, and operational finance functions. The role is designed as a second-in-command to the CFO, with significant ownership of finance operations, compliance, audits, export finance, and IPO readiness initiatives.

This position does not replace the current CFO but supports and complements the CFO in managing the growing scale and complexity of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and MIS reporting.
• Support the CFO in driving financial strategy aligned with long-term business objectives and IPO preparation.
• Manage factory finance, cost controls, and internal audit mechanisms.

Statutory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with GST, Income Tax, TDS, and other statutory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including working with non-associated CA firms where required.
• Strengthen internal controls, SOPs, and financial documentation to support IPO readiness.

Export, Banking & Government Liaisoning

• Oversee importexport compliance, documentation, incentives, and DGFT-related matters.
• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and coordination with financial institutions.
• Liaise with government departments for regulatory compliance and industry-specific approvals.

Team & Process Management

• Lead and mentor the finance team, including Accountants and Chartered Accountants.
• Build structured finance processes and strong management systems.
• Work closely with the CFO, senior leadership, and plant teams to ensure smooth financial operations.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory
• Experience: Extensive experience in senior finance roles, preferably in manufacturing/export-oriented organizations.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, DGFT, GST, Income Tax, audits, and statutory filings.
• Proven experience in banking and government liaisoning.
• Must have independently handled core finance functions in a mid-to-large manufacturing/export company.
• Comfortable working in a meat-processing industry.
• Candidates from current audit partner firms will not be considered.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work from the Noida office (relocation expected for outstation candidates).
• Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed by the company.
• Oversee importexport compliance, documentation, incentives, and DGFT-related matters.
• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and coordination with financial institutions.
• Liaise with government departments for regulatory compliance and industry-specific approvals.
• Interview travel expenses will not be reimbursed by the company.