Leading the financial strategy, governance, and performance of AeroControl Group across its international entities and branches is the core of this Chief Financial Officer role. Based at Asian Skies Aviation in Trivandrum, the CFO will work closely with the Group CEO and leadership team to strengthen financial controls, improve profitability, manage international cash flow, and support business expansion. This role suits a candidate with proven experience managing finance across multiple countries, currencies, and regulatory environments, together with the ability to build and lead an effective finance function.
Responsibilities
Lead the Group's financial strategy, annual budgets, long-term financial plans, and rolling forecasts
Advise the CEO and leadership team on profitability, capital allocation, financial risks, and growth opportunities
Evaluate new markets, overseas entities, partnerships, and investments through financial modeling and commercial analysis
Present clear financial insights and recommendations to the CEO, directors, and relevant stakeholders
Own accurate and timely financial reporting across all entities and branches
Establish consistent accounting policies, reporting standards, and month-end closing procedures throughout the Group
Lead consolidated financial reporting, including intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and foreign currency translation
Oversee the application of IFRS and relevant local accounting standards
Deliver management dashboards covering profitability, liquidity, working capital, receivables, payables, and performance against budget
Oversee multi-currency collections, payments, foreign exchange exposure, and treasury controls
Improve cash conversion through effective billing, credit control, collections, and supplier payment planning
Establish customer credit limits, approval authorities, and escalation procedures for overdue accounts
Negotiate banking facilities, credit arrangements, and payment solutions that support international operations
Oversee tax and statutory compliance across operating countries, working with local finance teams and professional advisers
Lead coordination of corporate tax, VAT/GST, withholding taxes, transfer pricing, and cross-border financial compliance
Ensure intercompany transactions are properly documented, reconciled, and supported by appropriate agreements
Direct statutory audits, coordinate internal audits, and ensure timely resolution of findings
Establish financial policies, delegated authority limits, segregation of duties, and fraud prevention controls
Oversee financial controls across the full trip support cycle, from quotation and service delivery to supplier costing, customer invoicing, and collection
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
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Ensure timely capture of flight-related revenue, supplier costs, accruals, and unbilled transactions
Analyze profitability by client, trip, service, country, and business unit
Partner with Operations, Commercial, and Sales on pricing, payment terms, supplier arrangements, and contract profitability
Control revenue leakage, billing discrepancies, disputed balances, and bad debt exposure
Ensure sufficient funding and payment capacity to support time-sensitive, 24/7 aviation operations
Assess and improve existing accounting processes, financial records, and reporting structures
Lead finance automation and integration between operational platforms, accounting systems, and management reporting tools
Strengthen data quality, audit trails, system access controls, and financial visibility
Drive effective use of Zoho Books, ERP systems, business intelligence, and suitable AI-enabled finance tools
Lead and develop finance, accounting, treasury, accounts payable, and accounts receivable teams across locations
Define responsibilities, reporting lines, performance measures, and accountability
Build a consistent finance operating model across the Group while addressing local requirements
Develop the team's technical capability, commercial understanding, and communication with other departments
Requirements
Qualified Chartered Accountant, ACCA member, CPA, or equivalent recognized professional accounting qualification
Minimum 15 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in senior finance leadership
Proven experience as a CFO, Finance Director, Group Financial Controller, or equivalent, with responsibility across multiple countries
Demonstrated experience in group consolidation, IFRS reporting, international treasury, multi-currency accounting, and cross-border transactions
Strong understanding of international tax matters, transfer pricing, and statutory compliance, with experience managing external advisers
Proven ability to improve financial controls, restructure finance processes, and lead geographically dispersed teams
Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial decision-making skills
Excellent written and spoken English, with the confidence to present to senior leadership and negotiate with banks and business partners
Willingness to work on-site in Trivandrum, coordinate across international time zones, and travel when required
Nice to have:
Aviation, airline, trip support, logistics, travel, or another international service business experience
Experience overseeing finance for UAE and Indian entities
Exposure to business expansion, funding negotiations, due diligence, and establishing overseas operations
Experience with Zoho Books, ERP implementation, Power BI, and finance systems integration
About the Company
AeroControl Group is a Dubai-headquartered aviation services group providing worldwide trip support and flight support coordination. Asian Skies Aviation Pvt. Ltd. is the Group's India entity, supporting its international operations and business development.
