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Job Summary The Principal role is a pivotal leadership position that drives strategic initiatives within our organization. This individual will lead project teams, enhance client relationships, and contribute to the overall growth and vision of the firm. With a focus on management consulting, the Principal will leverage their expertise to deliver innovative solutions and ensure the highest level of service to our clients. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact consulting projects. Develop and maintain strong client relationships to understand their unique needs and drive engagement. Strategize and implement innovative solutions that align with client goals and enhance operational efficiency. Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Conduct industry research and analysis to inform strategic recommendations and thought leadership. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field. 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in management consulting or a similar role. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) is preferred. Demonstrated experience in project management and team leadership. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities.

Financial Controller (Mid-Level) Location: Bucharest Work model: Hybrid, 3 days in office and 2 days remote (flexible) Contract: Indefinite employment contract About our client Our client is an international group of veterinary clinics, built in partnership with doctors and owners of leading animal health institutions. The group is raising service and working standards in the veterinary sector. In Romania it is a fast-growing start-up, expanding its clinic network. Role purpose The Financial Controller will support financial governance and business performance across the group network. The role is the key liaison between HQ, group subsidiary managers, and the external accounting office, ensuring accurate reporting, cash flow management, and reliable financial data. Reporting line You will report to the Group Head of Controlling / CFO. The company values ambition and internal growth and aims to promote from within. Who will thrive here You are comfortable working with financial data from external companies, where records may not always be perfectly structured You understand the dynamics of smaller businesses and approach “messy finance” with a constructive mindset You are patient and flexible: processes are constantly being improved, and this role helps shape and strengthen them Key responsibilities Coordinate the monthly closing process with the external accounting provider Support the collection and review of month-end documentation from subsidiaries Verify the consistency and accuracy of accounting and operational data Analyze subsidiaries’ financial performance, profitability, and key business KPIs Prepare regular management reports and variance analyses Monitor and manage cash flow at subsidiary and HQ level Prepare cash flow forecasts and identify liquidity risks Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities Candidate profile Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field Approx. 5 years of experience in Financial Controlling, FP&A, Audit, or Finance Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements Experience cooperating with external accounting providers Advanced Excel skills Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with both finance and operational teams Experience in a multi-site business environment is preferred Fluent English GDPR Notice: By applying for this role, candidates implicitly consent to their personal data being processed by Antal, unless otherwise advised in writing.Please note that our career ads may use approximate salary levels as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill the role. We can only respond to the best-fit applicants within an average response time of a maximum of four weeks. The rest of the CVs are stored in our international talent pool for potential future matches. Please note that your personal information will be treated under our Privacy Policy. Thank you!

Senior Accountant | Insurance Brokerage | Bucharest (hybrid)About our client A well-established insurance brokerage with over 20 years of presence on the Romanian market, recently integrated into a leading European insurance brokerage group active in 20+ countries. As part of this integration, the company is bringing its accounting in-house for the first time and is looking for an accountant fully dedicated to its own needs and to group requirements. Why this role Full ownership of the accounting function from day one, with the chance to set up processes rather than inherit them Exposure to an international group: group reporting, collaboration with group finance teams, work with external auditors and tax advisers Insurance-specific reporting can be learned on the job, which adds a valuable niche to your profile Stable, collaborative setup, working closely with the sister company’s accountant and the group finance teams Responsibilities Take over and run the day-to-day accounting activity, currently outsourced Coordinate monthly and annual closing, prepare and check trial balances and periodic financial reports Prepare and submit tax returns and mandatory reports, including SAF-T (D406), via ANAF platforms (SPV, e-Guvernare) Prepare statutory financial statements and support the financial audit Reconcile accounts and verify the accuracy of financial records Contribute to group reporting within group deadlines Support the preparation and submission of financial and supervisory reports to the regulator (ASF) Work with external auditors, tax consultants and group finance teams Manage relationships with the tax authorities and banks Prepare and process payments in line with internal approval procedures Coordinate with the external HR and payroll provider, checking payroll reports and ensuring accurate entries and timely payments Monitor legislative changes and keep the function compliant Requirements University degree in Economics (Accounting, Finance or related) Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role, with hands-on experience managing the full accounting cycle independently Solid knowledge of financial accounting and Romanian taxation Experience with ANAF platforms and tax filings, including D406 Experience with NextUp (CIEL) and/or SAGA and/or Charisma Advanced Excel, intermediate or advanced English Strong organization, attention to detail, respect for deadlines Advantages Accounting experience in insurance or insurance brokerage ASF reporting experience, including ASF-EWS (candidates without it can be considered if they are ready to learn quickly) Experience in a company that is part of an international group, including group reporting Offer Salary depending on experience Private medical subscription and meal tickets Hybrid work: 3 days office, 2 from home (fully office-based for the first 3 months) Office in Bucharest, with flexibility between two locations A Romanian company integrated into a growing international group GDPR Notice: By applying for this role, candidates implicitly consent to their personal data being processed by Antal, unless otherwise advised in writing.Please note that our career ads may use approximate salary levels as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill the role. We can only respond to the best-fit applicants within an average response time of a maximum of four weeks. The rest of the CVs are stored in our international talent pool for potential future matches. Please note that your personal information will be treated under our Privacy Policy. Thank you!

Job Title: Manager, Product Industry: Fintech / Financial Marketplace Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh (Work From Office) Working Days: 5 Days a Week Experience Required: 5 Years Education: Post Graduate (MBA / B.Tech preferred) Company Overview We are a rapidly growing Fintech company building a Financial Marketplace focused on delivering innovative, customer-centric financial solutions. Our vision is to become the most innovative financial marketplace, empowering every working individual through technology-driven products that bring both convenience and peace of mind. With a strong team of 200+ professionals, we foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, innovation, and long-term value creation. We work closely with our founders and leadership team to build scalable products with meaningful business impact. Role Summary We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to lead product strategy, execution, and delivery for our Financial Marketplace platform. This role demands a strong balance of strategic thinking, hands-on execution, technical understanding, and people leadership. The ideal candidate has built and scaled financial or lending products, has worked closely with engineering teams, and can drive measurable business and customer outcomes. Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Roadmap Own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business goals Identify product opportunities across financial discovery, lending journeys, onboarding, and post-disbursal experiences Define success metrics and track product performance using data Execution & Delivery Translate business requirements into PRDs, user stories, and functional specifications Drive end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to launch and optimization Ensure timely and high-quality product releases in partnership with engineering Technology & Platform Collaboration Work closely with tech teams on React, Node.js, AWS-based architectures Lead product initiatives across web and mobile app platforms Drive platform scalability, performance, and reliability Financial Marketplace & Domain Ownership Design and optimize financial marketplace workflows involving banks, NBFCs, and fintech partners Understand regulatory and compliance requirements impacting financial products Improve conversion rates, approval ratios, and overall user experience Key Performance Expectations Delivery of product roadmap milestones on time Improvement in conversion, engagement, and retention metrics Positive impact on revenue and marketplace performance High internal stakeholder satisfaction Strong team ownership, execution quality, and product culture Required Skills & Experience Must-Have 5 years of experience in Product Management Experience building financial, lending, or BFSI products (preferred) Strong technical exposure to: React Node.js AWS Frontend & Mobile App Journeys Experience working closely with engineering teams on scalable platforms Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills Why Join Us Work in a dynamic, fast-paced fintech environment shaping the future of financial services Direct collaboration with founders, contributing at the highest strategic level Long-term wealth creation through ESOP programs Opportunity to lead and scale high-impact financial products Be part of a company with a vision to be the most innovative financial marketplace, empowering every working individual with meaningful financial solutions Play a key role in mobile-first product expansion, enhancing digital experiences Ideal for a visionary leader passionate about innovation, finance, and solutions for the betterment of mankind

Accounting Supervisor – Operations Reports to: Accounting Manager - Operations Location: India Position Type: Full-Time General Function Reporting to the Accounting Manager – Operations, this position will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations. The Supervisor provides oversight of the reconciliation process for assigned consumer lending products, supports the month-end accounting cycle, preparation and review of journal entries, and balance sheet account reconciliations. This position is responsible for scheduling jobs and delegating duties to assigned accounting staff. Job Role & Responsibilities Oversight of assigned consumer lending products and related payables, receivables, and revenue Provide coaching and direction on work issues as required; set team goals and review achievements on a monthly basis Staff development, training, coaching, and retention of all associates Timely communication of deadlines, workloads, and scheduling issues to Momentum management Ensure the integrity of accounting information through timely journal entry preparation, journal entry review, variance analyses, and resolution of account variances Timely preparation and/or review of month-end account reconciliations Maintain a positive working relationship when addressing problems and providing solutions Respond to questions from other internal departments as well as liaising with select external parties Assist with assessing and monitoring internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements towards a quicker month-end close while maintaining accounting integrity Responsible for analytics or projects in support of executives and operations management as assigned Establish monitoring and enforcing company’s policy, procedures, and internal controls Assist with the external audits by preparing audit support and providing answers to questions Specific Expertise Required Accounting degree 5+ years general accounting experience 3 years supervisory experience Technical / Functional Skills Ability to apply critical thinking, analyze information, and establish resolution plans Self-motivated; able to work independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests and to collaborate with others to utilize their resources and knowledge to identify quality solutions Strong organization; ability to prioritize tasks for self and team to meet requirements and deadlines Must be able to perform with a high level of accuracy under tight time constraints, execute assignments, and set direction rather than require direction Ability to handle large datasets, complex GL strings, and multiple entities/currencies Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot table, vlookups, and filtering experience) Excellent oral and written communication skills Comfortable with change and fast-paced environment Familiarity with Oracle ERP system a plus All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Staff Accountant – Operations Reports to: Accounting Manager - Operations Location: India Position Type: Full-Time General Function The Staff Accountant position is a member of the Operations Accounting team reporting to the Accounting Manager – Operations. As an Accountant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. Your responsibilities will include daily reconciliation and settlement of third-party fee products (i.e. MoneyGram, Mastercard), creating journal entries, and performing balance sheet reconciliations. Job Role & Responsibilities Ensure that transactions reported by store operations are reconciled to amounts provided by third party Investigate variances and resolve in a systematic manner, prioritized by risk evaluation Report all significant variances to the supervisor and appropriate levels in Store Operations Ensure that Store Operations is working within set policies and procedures and report deviations to the appropriate level Complete daily reconciliation of assigned third-party fee products Reconcile weekly settlements and communicate to Treasury department Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts ensuring balances are well supported Follow-up on reconciliation discrepancies and resolve within policy guidelines Prepare and post journal entries related to revenue, accruals, and other financial transactions. Ensure proper documentation and adherence to accounting principles. Ensure the integrity of accounting information through timely journal entry preparation, variance analyses, and resolution of account variances Maintain a positive working relationship when addressing problems and providing solutions Respond to questions from other internal departments as well as liaising with select external parties Assist with assessing and monitoring internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements towards a quicker month-end close while maintaining accounting integrity Responsible for analytics or projects in support of executives and operations management as assigned Establish monitoring and enforcing company’s policy, procedures, and internal controls Contribute to preparing audit support Specific Expertise Required Post-secondary education in Accounting Accounting degree preferred Experience 2+ years general accounting experience Bank account and balance sheet account reconciliation Journal entry preparation Technical / Functional Skills Ability to apply critical thinking, analyze information, and establish resolution plans Self-motivated; able to work independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests and to collaborate with others to utilize their resources and knowledge to identify quality solutions Strong organization; ability to prioritize tasks to meet requirements and deadlines Must be able to perform with a high level of accuracy under tight time constraints, execute assignments Ability to handle large datasets, complex GL strings, and multiple entities/currencies Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot table, vlookups, and filtering experience) Excellent oral and written communication skills Comfortable with change and fast-paced environment Familiarity with Oracle ERP system a plus All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Family Office – Finance & Operations Job Role & Responsibilities Manage individuals, HUF, and companies' regular accounts and finance operations with related activities. Act as overall coordinator for audits, income tax, and related statutory requirements for family ventures. Coordinate and monitor various investment options. Regularly involve in new investments, ventures, and other operational activities of the family companies. Prepare periodical reports. Prepare business plans and projections. Demonstrate deep knowledge of financial statements and experience in handling tax matters (direct & indirect). Exhibit in-depth knowledge of financial data analysis. Understand regular banking and business operations and related aspects. Specific Expertise Required Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in presenting reports. Highest level of ethical integrity. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Analyze periodical reports of finance, tax, audit, etc., as applicable. Create reporting models for presentation. Key Result Areas Interact with various institutions and vendors for regular updates on proposed and existing companies, operations, and new opportunities. Analyze reports for management on various parameters to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure timely execution of various assignments with minimum lapses. Qualification CA/MBA in finance, economics, financial engineering, with experience in handling related activities. Number of Years of Experience Minimum 5-6 years of relevant experience in the finance department and other business operations as a coordinator from the family side.

Job Title: Head – Banking, Debt & Treasury Location: Gurugram Experience: 5 – 9 Years Qualification: CA / CFA / MBA Finance Role Purpose Lead banking relationships, debt management, capital structuring and treasury activities across the education portfolio and designated group/promoter exposures. Optimise borrowing costs, ensure funding availability and strengthen liquidity planning to support business growth. Key Responsibilities: Banking & Lender Management: Manage relationships with banks, NBFCs and financial institutions. Lead loan proposals, sanctions, renewals, enhancements, documentation and disbursements. Debt Portfolio Management: Maintain a consolidated record of borrowings, repayment schedules, interest rates, securities, guarantees and loan covenants. Proactively identify repayment risks and funding gaps. Debt Optimisation & Structuring: Identify refinancing, interest cost reduction, tenor extension, collateral release and guarantee rationalisation opportunities. Capital Planning: Structure suitable financing for school expansions, renewable energy projects, new investments and other approved business requirements. Treasury & Liquidity: Monitor cash positions, funding requirements, surplus liquidity and intercompany loans. Develop rolling liquidity forecasts and contingency funding plans. Financial Analysis & Reporting: Prepare financing models, debt-service forecasts, covenant monitoring reports and scenario analyses to support management decisions. Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure timely compliance with lender obligations. Proactively flag financing, interest-rate, maturity and collateral-related risks. Key Deliverables: Comprehensive debt and financing database. Rolling 12–24-month debt repayment and liquidity forecasts. Measurable reduction in borrowing costs and improved financing terms. Improved utilisation of collateral and rationalisation of guarantees, wherever feasible. Timely funding readiness for approved expansion and investment plans. Qualification & Experience: Chartered Accountant (CA) with relevant banking, corporate finance, debt management or treasury experience. Strong understanding of lending products, credit assessment, financial modelling, loan documentation and lender negotiations is essential. Role Boundaries: This is a strategic financing and capital management role, not a routine accounting or bookkeeping position. The role will work closely with the promoters, Founders Office, finance controllers and business finance teams.

Position: Head – Founder's Office Location: Gurugram, with domestic and occasional international travel Experience: 4–7 years Qualification: MBA from a leading business school preferred Salary: Role Overview We are seeking a high-potential professional to work directly with the promoters of a diversified business and investment portfolio. The role combines strategic analysis, financial evaluation, transaction execution, and cross-business coordination, offering direct exposure to key business decisions and investments. Key Responsibilities Portfolio MIS & Analysis Consolidate promoter-level reporting on business performance, investments, liquidity, capital commitments, risks, and key decisions. Investment & Transaction Support Evaluate new investments, acquisitions, partnerships, and expansion opportunities through financial modelling, scenario analysis, and due diligence coordination. Strategic Execution Track business priorities, strategic projects, management deliverables, and partner commitments across the portfolio. Promoter Support Prepare decision briefs, meeting materials, and investment notes; maintain action trackers and ensure timely follow-through. Governance & Coordination Coordinate with business leaders, finance teams, legal, tax, and other professional advisers on transactions, ownership structures, and governance matters. Portfolio Monitoring Track investment performance against expectations and flag emerging risks, deviations, and additional capital requirements. Candidate Profile 4–7 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting, corporate development, CEO's Office, or a sophisticated family office. Strong financial modelling, analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project execution capabilities. High levels of integrity, discretion, initiative, and intellectual curiosity. Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Opportunity A high-visibility role offering direct promoter exposure, involvement in significant business and investment decisions, and the opportunity to grow into senior Founder's Office or investment leadership responsibilities. Note: The role carries significant coordination and analytical responsibility. Capital approvals and authority to act on behalf of business entities will remain subject to specific delegation.

Treasury Executive / Analyst Location: MumbaiExperience: 1–2 YearsIndustry: Microfinance / NBFCReporting To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Role Overview A leading Microfinance Institution (MFI) / NBFC based in Mumbai is looking to hire a Treasury Executive with 1–2 years of experience. The role will involve supporting the CFO in managing relationships with existing investors and bankers, coordinating treasury-related activities, and supporting senior management and board-level requirements. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and communicate with existing investors on an ongoing basis. Support the CFO in maintaining and managing investor relationships. Coordinate with bankers and financial institutions for various treasury and banking-related requirements. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely closure of treasury-related activities. Attend meetings with bankers/investors and undertake client/stakeholder visits as required. Coordinate and schedule Board meetings, including communication and follow-ups with relevant stakeholders. Assist the CFO with treasury-related reports, information and documentation. Maintain proper records and ensure timely follow-up on investor and banking requirements. Support the finance/treasury team in other activities and requirements as directed by the CFO. Candidate Profile 1–2 years of relevant experience in Treasury, Corporate Finance, Banking, NBFC, Financial Services or a related function. Good understanding of banking and financial markets. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly for dealing with investors and bankers. Good coordination, follow-up and stakeholder management skills. Ability to interact confidently with senior management and external stakeholders. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint would be preferred. Candidates from NBFCs, MFIs, Banks or Financial Services organisations would be preferred. Key Skills Treasury | Investor Relations | Banking Coordination | Stakeholder Management | Board Coordination | Corporate Finance | MIS & Reporting