• The Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence and governance across the organization.
• This strategic leadership position is responsible for end-to-end financial management, including reporting, compliance, budgeting, internal controls, and risk mitigation.
• The role demands a strong technical foundation in Indian accounting standards and tax laws, proven leadership in team management, and the ability to partner effectively with business and external stakeholders.
• The ideal candidate will be both a guardian of financial integrity and a proactive business partner supporting growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting and Compliance – Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements as per Indian GAAP and/or Ind AS.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including the Companies Act, Income Tax Act, GST regulations, etc.
• Manage statutory, internal, and tax audits and ensure timely resolution of audit issues.
• Budgeting and Forecasting – Lead the company’s annual budgeting and planning process.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis and support quarterly forecasting.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budget and provide actionable insights.
• Internal Controls and Risk Management.
• Develop, implement, and monitor strong internal control systems and SOPs.
• Identify financial and operational risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Team Leadership – Supervise and mentor the finance and accounts team.
• Drive team performance through structured reviews, coaching, and upskilling initiatives.
• Cash Flow and Treasury Management – Monitor daily cash flows and working capital requirements.
• Optimize banking relationships, fund management, and debt servicing.
• Taxation – Ensure accurate and timely filing of direct and indirect taxes (GST, TDS, Income Tax).
• Liaise with tax consultants and regulatory authorities for assessments and compliance.
• Support tax planning initiatives to optimize tax liability.
• ERP and Financial Systems.
• Lead the implementation and optimization of ERP and accounting systems (, SAP, Oracle, Tally).
• Ensure data accuracy and system-driven financial reporting.
• Stakeholder Management – Present financial performance reports to senior leadership and board members.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders including auditors, tax advisors, banks, and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications – Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) is a must; MBA in Finance is an added advantage.

• Experience: 8-12 years in finance/accounting roles with at least 3-5 years in a leadership position.

Technical Skills:.

• Strong understanding of Indian GAAP, Ind AS, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Excellent knowledge of tax regulations and statutory compliance.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Tally) and advanced Excel.

Soft Skills:.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and people management abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.

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