Financial Controller

Responsibilities:

1. Financial Operations and Controls:

- Establish and maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial records.

- Set up and manage group and branch tally accounting and ensure that teams are accurately and efficiently managing all financial reporting, on a timely basis.

- Financial Planning and Analysis:

- Develop and implement financial strategies policies, and procedures to optimize the organization's financial performance.

- Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting to provide accurate and timely information for decision-making.

- Monitor financial metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.

2. Financial Reporting and Compliance:

- Prepare and present accurate financial reports, statements, and projections to the executive team and board of directors on a monthly basis

- Ensure timely compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting principles, and tax laws.

- Manage direct and indirect tax filings and resolve tax assessment queries.

- Coordinate external audits and manage relationships with auditors tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.

- Ensure accounting entries are checked and accurately passed on a timely basis. Raise and reverse relevant provisions on a timely basis.

3. Internal Audit and Expense Management:

- Ensure that all company assets are accurately measured and managed.

- Check, test and fix internal control gaps related to accounting processes and the company's financial health.

- Implement and manage effective systems for cash management, payment processing, and risk mitigation.

4. Team Leadership and Development:

- Build and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities.

- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

- Collaborate with other departments to support their financial needs, provide financial insights, and drive cross-functional initiatives.

Skills and Experience Desired:

- Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting, business accounting, or finance, preferably a CA with up to 20 years of proven experience in audit, tax and/or finance management.

- A deep understanding of Tally and other accounting and tax software.

- An understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning with expertise in the retail domain are preferred.

- A keen sense of ownership, speedy execution and resourcefulness.

- Good analytical skills.

- The ability to cope under pressure and balance multiple deadlines.

- Should be flexible to work after hours if required

- Should be able to manage and develop a multicultural team in a fast paced environment.