Head of Finance

About Rukita

Rukita is the nation's leading community-driven proptech company, improving urban living across major cities and for hundreds of members. We perfect the modern hassle-free rental experience using our unique approach, designing and operating co-living experiences.Rukita's design-driven and end-to-end property management services - powered by technology - allows us to meet the needs of today's urban living. Focusing on community, convenience and experience, we constantly push the boundaries of quality lives at an affordable price.The Rukita family is made out of a motley crew of real estate professionals, engineers, technologists, community builders, designers, marketers, happiness officers, and so much more. As a family, we work cohesively, collaboratively, value entrepreneurship, and do whatever it takes to deliver happiness in a living space.

About the Role

The Head of Finance Operations will be responsible for leading and ensuring the end-to-end efficiency of finance operational processes, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Billing & Collection, Cash Flow Management, Payment Control, and Financial Governance.

• Lead and manage AP, AR, billing & collection functions to ensure accurate and timely payment and receipt processes.
• Oversee operational finance portions of month-end closing to ensure data completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure full compliance with internal finance policies, SOPs, and audit requirements.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain short- to mid-term cash flow forecast accuracy.
• Strategically drive payment prioritization to safeguard liquidity.
• Identify cash-flow risks early and implement mitigation actions proactively.
• Enhance financial processes to improve operational efficiency and minimize errors.
• Work jointly with ERP & Data teams to improve automation, ERP systems, and financial dashboards to support operation improvement
• Strengthen internal controls and eliminate financial leakages through continuous monitoring and improvement.
• Lead, mentor, and strengthen the Finance Operations team to achieve high performance and accountability.
• Build strong working relationships with cross-functional stakeholders (Operations, Procurement, Business).
• Act as a pragmatic financial advisor for business decisions involving operational cost, payment terms, and cash management.

Requirements

• 8 - 12 years of experience in Finance Operations/Shared Services/Treasury/AR-AP Management.
• Strong exposure in property management, hospitality, retail, or high-volume operational businesses is highly preferred.
• Proven track record in leading teams and executing process/automation improvements.
• Proficiency with ERP/Finance systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
• Excellent analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership with high ownership and integrity.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Detail-oriented, compliance-driven, and execution-focused.
• Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-changing and agile business environment.