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About the CompanyPointo is India’s only battery circular supply chain company working towards transitioning energy demand across India with high quality batteries. The company is working towards distribution of batteries across all lifecycle in the ecosystem. Be it anElectric 2-wheeler, 3-wheeler or a residential, Pointo batteries always provide the required energy demand for the customers. In future Pointo plans to recycle the huge waste from batteries and recycle it into new batteries with minimal cost and reduce the dependency of import in India. Presently Pointo is present across 6 states and is rapidly expanding into 10 more states across Pan India. With a 30X Y-o-Y growth and 20% market share in the domain, Pointo is enroute to becoming a leader in the Lithium battery segment. Role OverviewWe are looking for a high-ownership Financial Controller who can go beyond traditional accounting and build strong financial control systems for an asset-heavy leasing business.This role requires deep expertise in:• Leasing accounting (Ind AS / IFRS)• Asset profitability & unit economics• Cash flow and working capital management• Credit risk control• Process automation and team leadershipThe candidate will work closely with founders and leadership to ensure financial disciplinewhile supporting rapid scale.Key Responsibilities1. Accounting & Financial Control• Oversee end-to-end accounting operations (GL, AP, AR, taxation, MIS).• Ensure accurate capitalization and depreciation of leased battery assets.• Maintain compliance with Ind AS, Companies Act, GST, TDS, and applicableregulations.• Strengthen internal controls and financial governance.2. Leasing & Asset Economics Management• Monitor profitability at asset / cohort level.• Build financial models for leasing IRR, payback, and portfolio returns.• Track maintenance cost vs revenue performance across assets.• Identify early warning signals for asset underperformance.3. Revenue Recognition & Credit Risk• Implement revenue recognition policies aligned with leasing contracts.• Manage exposure to large fleet customers and credit concentration risks.• Define credit limits, provisioning policies, and collection controls.• Partner with business teams to improve receivable cycles.4. Cash Flow & Working Capital Optimization• Manage cash flow planning for capex-heavy operations.• Improve collection efficiency and working capital cycles.• Drive vendor credit negotiations and financing strategies.• Support debt fundraising, NBFC partnerships, and lender reporting.5. Month-End Close & MIS Excellence• Reduce month-end closure timelines through process improvements.• Ensure timely MIS, dashboards, and management reporting.• Build automated reporting frameworks and SOPs.6. Compliance, Audit & Governance• Lead statutory, internal, and lender audits.• Ensure regulatory compliance including tax and financial reporting.• Identify risks and implement preventive financial controls.• Handle audit observations and corrective action plans.7. Team Leadership & Process Ownership• Lead and mentor finance team across AP, AR, GL, and taxation.• Improve productivity without immediate team expansion.• Build SOPs, checklists, and review cadences.• Create a culture of accountability and accuracy.Ideal Candidate ProfileQualificationChartered Accountant (CA) — MandatoryExperience• 4–8 years experience (startup / NBFC / leasing / asset-heavy businesses preferred) in multi-entity or high-transaction environments is a plus.Core Competencies Required• Strong knowledge of Ind AS / IFRS (leasing & asset accounting preferred)• Financial modeling and unit economics understanding• Working capital and cash flow management• Credit risk management• ERP and accounting systems expertise• Process improvement and automation mindset• Leadership and stakeholder managementWhy Join PointO• Work directly with founders in a high-growth, profitable startup• Build financial systems from scale-up to national expansion• High ownership and strategic exposure• Opportunity to shape finance for India’s EV ecosystem