Finance Controller - Payments Domain - FinTech - CA

Our client offers a payment solution that enables a Buy now, Pay later product for frequent online purchasers with a credit term of 14 days. This not only removes the hassle of entering credit card details repeatedly but also allows consumers to buy items in bulk and settle the payment when they have time on their hands.

Their primary focus is to leverage data science to solve real-life challenges in eCommerce.The company was founded in December 2015 and its operations are based out of Mumbai. The founders of the company include alumnus of IITs and IIMs who have extensive experience in Finance and Consulting with companies like Accenture, Barclays, ICICI, etc.

Some prominent brands that have allied with them to offer this solution to customers include PVR, IRCTC - Indian Rail, Industrybuying.com, Tolexo, Crownit, etc.

As a Finance Controller, you will be :

- Managing all accounting operations including A/P, GRIR, GL Accruals, Depreciation and Revenue Recognition for the Company and its sister concern in India

- Reviewing of the General Ledger for accuracy of accounting, accruals and monthly closure of books

- Preparing the budget and monthly / Quarterly financial forecasts and report variances along with the analysis on the Variances for Opex, and preparing monthly financial forecasts by business and Departments within the timelines

- Publishing of the monthly MIS -expenditure along with the relevant analysis and scenarios

- Leading month-end and year-end close process and timely conclusion of audit within the agreed timelines

- Preparing of Cash Flow and Managing working capital requirements

- Being responsible for assisting in regulatory reporting including statutory filing, statistics board, Tax Authorities, etc.

- Researching and implementing technical accounting and tax issues for compliance

- Ensuring quality control over financial transactions

- Monitoring day to day accounting- revenue recognition, expenses booking, cash booking, and collections and Vendor payments as well as allocation of common costs

- Managing and complying with Indian AS and Group Accounting Policies

- Preparing consolidated financial statements for statutory reporting for the Group

- Taking overall in charge of the Financial Risk Management

- Developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

- Maintaining a strong focus on automation as well as process improvements

- Managing team, Vendors and key stakeholders

Candidate Profile:

What you need to have:

- CA with experience as Financial Controller

- At least 5 + years of experience in handling all sections of Finance and control

- Demonstrates high level of personal and intellectual integrity

- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Who has worked with startups and IC role

Experience: 5 to 8 years