About the Role
We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Manager to lead and execute engagements across finance, valuations, due diligence, and tax advisory. The ideal candidate brings both technical expertise and the ability to act as a trusted advisor to founders and investors.
Key Responsibilities
a. Financial Retainerships
1. Serve as a strategic financial partner to start-ups, overseeing budgeting, MIS reporting, cash flow, and investor communications.
2. Build financial discipline and governance frameworks tailored for scaling businesses.
b. Valuations
1. Support valuations for fundraises, secondary transfers, and M&A transactions in compliance with the Income Tax Act, FEMA, and the Companies Act.
c. Due Diligence
1. Lead buy-side/sell-side due diligence projects including financial health checks, revenue/margin analysis, working capital assessments, and historical reviews.
d. Tax Advisory
1. Provide tax structuring advice for business models and transactions, including cross-border setups, holding structures, ESOPs, and exits.
e. Client Management & Team Leadership
1. Manage multiple client engagements with professionalism and responsiveness.
2. Mentor junior colleagues and ensure high-quality deliverables.
Qualifications
- CA with 4–6 years of relevant experience in transaction advisory at a mid-tier boutique advisory or in a start-up finance team with exposure to FP&A and fundraise projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, taxation laws, financial modeling, and valuation principles.
- Proven track record in client servicing and team management.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Prior experience working with start-ups or within the start-up ecosystem is highly preferred.
About the Company
Aritra Partners is a boutique advisory firm, that specializes in general corporate and advisory, commercial, and transactional matters. We specialize in the Start-up ecosystem, working with Venture Capitalists and Start-ups. We’ve advised a wide range of Start-ups across Incorporation & Compliance, Accounting Services, Financial Advisory, Legal Advisory, Business Finance and Special Projects and believe that every Start-up is unique and hence, needs customized solutions. We work towards building sustaining relationships with our clients in the ecosystem. Our client portfolio includes Blume Ventures, Purplle, Zopper, Turtlemint, Slice to name a few of them.
