CFO Services

In today’s dynamic business world, it is important to have sound financial management as it helps in building a roadmap for future growth and identifying likely threats to the business. A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays an integral role in organization. He undertakes the responsibility of creating financial decorum, meeting compliances, and maintaining internal controls. CFO also assist with determining the business strategy, developing a plan to mitigate potential risks, and mentoring the leadership.

While running a budding startup or well-established business, each day is an opportunity to move ahead of the competition and although the function of the CFO is quite vital for success of the company, sometimes the resources, time and expertise needed to manage these activities can drain your energy and side track your business goals. We at ILOC offer outsourced CFO services that are tailored to the needs and budget of our client and are delivered by senior & experienced financial and business experts. We have a realistic way of working, always keeping our client’s interest first and working together with them to create best solutions. Our experts know what they are talking about and are well connected with the global community staying ahead of the best practices and latest business developments.

What our CFOs do for you:

Our Scope could include the services listed below, as well as others requested by you.

Financial Planning & Reporting:

• Review of monthly financial statements
• Creation of Annual budgets, with updates on a monthly or quarterly-basis
• Preparing monthly financial packages including budget-to-actual comparison, variance analysis, KPI report
• Design and implementation of financial processes and internal controls
• Advising on Investor & Bank Relations

Accounting, Bookkeeping & Taxation:

• Full day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping for all business transactions.
• Accounts payable, accounts receivable, Bank Reconciliations
• Compliance to Indian Regulatory requirements - IGAAP, IND-AS, IFRS
• Review of Income tax, GST & TDS returns
• Advice on import and exports of goods and tax implications – Transfer Pricing, Custom Duty (SVB)
• Advice on inter-state tax & legal challenges

Compliance & Secretarial Services:

• Setting up business entities in India and abroad
• Obtaining various registrations for companies as per Central/State/Local government licenses
• Maintenance of Statutory Registers, preparation and processing of minutes book and various annual filing
• Conducting board meetings and related proceedings
• Obtaining approval from ROC and NCLT for various matters
• RBI and FEMA Compliance Services
• Domiciliary services including Directorship, Nominee Shareholder, Registered Office Address
• Support vendor contract review & negotiations
• Legal Due Diligence

Strategic, Transactional & Legal Advisory:

• Preparation of long-term financial forecasts and business plans
• Strategic Review and SWOT analysis
• Advice regarding capital or debt restructuring
• Capital raising
• M&A and Joint Venture advisory
• Advice on opportunities to increase revenues – either organically or through acquisitions/partnerships
• Support with Due Diligence of investors or target businesses and obtaining regulatory approvals for raising funds from overseas.
• Advice on tax implications on cross-border transactions.

Why you need Outsourced CFO Services:

Since finance leasers are now moving towards value creation focusing on revenue growth, they often need an experienced advisory who can support them with managing & mitigating risks associated with a growing business. At ILOC, we have a team of qualified industry-experienced professionals comprising company secretaries, lawyers, and chartered accountants, who focus on providing end-to-end financial, operational and strategic solutions. Our CFOs can bring to the table:

• A strategic, experienced executive who will challenge your way of thinking, bringing in new ideas and fresh perspective.
• A subject-matter expert who will raise the level of your financial and accounting processes and allow it to support your growth.
• Highly improved analysis, insight and business intelligence related to your company’s financial reporting and operations.
• In-depth knowledge of your market and products that would help analyse the profitability of each product & market segment which is vital in allocation of resources and strategic decisions.
• Effectively act as an interface with an existing or new investors and lenders.
• Financial discipline, cash flow management, risk analysis and management