Finance Manager

Company: Max Level (AFK Gaming Pvt Ltd)

Location: Noida

Experience: 24 years (Ideally with startup or agency experience)

About the Role

As the Finance Manager at Max Level, you will be the architect of our financial infrastructure. We are looking for a hands-on leader to transition our finance function from basic bookkeeping to a sophisticated, tech-enabled department. You will be responsible for everything from daily operational liquidity to high-level investor reporting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Systems & Process Design

• Budgeting: Build and maintain project-level budgeting templates to ensure every gaming event or content project is profitable.
• Workflow Automation: Identify, evaluate, and deploy a modern Finance Management/ERP tool (e.g., Zoho Books, Tally Prime, or specialized SaaS tools) that integrates with our operations.
• SOPs: Create standard operating procedures for project budget tracking, reimbursements, vendor onboarding, and procurement.

2. Financial Operations & Compliance

• Invoicing & Collections: Streamline the accounts receivable (AR) process to reduce DSOs (Days Sales Outstanding) and ensure timely collections from clients and sponsors.
• Taxation: Oversee timely and accurate payments/filings for GST, TDS, and Professional Tax . Ensure compliance with Indian statutory requirements.
• Payroll: Manage monthly payroll processing, including payouts, PF/ESI compliance, and tax declarations for employees.

3. Reporting & Strategy

• Cash Flow Management: Maintain a rolling cash flow forecast to ensure the company has adequate runway and liquidity for upcoming projects.
• MIS Reporting: Prepare monthly Internal MIS for the leadership team and Quarterly Investor MIS packs, highlighting burn rates, margins, and KPIs.
• Audit Coordination: Lead the annual statutory audit process and ensure all financial records are audit-ready at any given time.

Requirements

• Qualification: CA
• Experience: Proven track record in an Indian startup environment, preferably in the media, gaming, or service agency sectors.
• Tech-Savvy: Deep experience with cloud accounting software and a knack for automating manual spreadsheets.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to see the "story" behind the numbers and provide actionable insights to the founders.

Salary bracket: 30,000 - 50,000 per month, depending on experience