Financial Controller - CA - BFSI

The organization is one of the leading and rapidly growing diversified financial services Group with its Head Office in Mumbai. It offers a large range of products and services spanning across asset classes and consumer segments, and has the following business verticals :

- Life Insurance

- Retail Broking and Wealth Management

- Retail Lending (Housing Finance and SME Lending)

- Mutual Funds

- Wholesale Capital Markets (includes Investment Banking, Institutional Equities)

- Wholesale Asset Management (Asset Reconstruction Fund, PIPE fund, Real Estate fund etc)

- Commodities

- Wholesale Credit (Structured financing solutions for Corporates)

Designation : Financial Controller

Location : Mumbai

Education : CA (mandatory)

Experience

- Minimum 12 years of experience in Banking and Financial Services

- Expert knowledge of Accounting Standards and Indian GAAP requirements

- Understanding of Capital Markets & various Segments

- Advanced level knowledge of Direct taxes

- Advanced level knowledge of Accounting Software, Microsoft Office and ERP Systems

- Excellent Communication Skills (Written and Oral)

- To be able to liaise effectively with Senior stakeholders to achieve shared goals

- Analytical Thinking

- Expertise in Risk Management and Mitigation

- Operating level knowledge of IFRS - Preferred

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Create, review and maintain frameworks enabling accurate accounting, reporting, analysis, risk control, appropriate escalation and visibility of the larger picture in the SBU/Group

- Review and Sign off on Financial and Regulatory Processes.

- In depth and thorough business understanding; Effective partnering with business to meet business needs

- Assume unflinching ownership in financial control for the group/business/entity

- Ensure complete understanding of business MIS and Corporate MIS; extend this understanding to ensure and implement accurate financial reporting

- Close highest level of Audit and Inspection queries and replies.

- Manage diverse teams and ensure healthy team dynamics at work place; commensurate and timely recruitment of team members

- Create Back-up Plans, Risk Mitigation and BCP Plans for the Entity / Processes.

- Own Technology Projects, manage resources & facilitate smooth closure.

- Mentor/Coach team to achieve broader objectives - Incorporate Team aspect.

- Represent the LOB/SBU/Organization at appropriate internal/external forums.