Assistant Vice President - Finance Controller - CA

Job Summary:

The Finance Operations Lead will oversee and manage day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, payroll, cash flow, and financial reporting. This role demands strong analytical skills, leadership capabilities, and a continuous improvement mindset to drive operational efficiency and ensure financial accuracy across the organization.

ROLE & REPONSIBILITIES:

- Lead and manage core finance operations including billing, collections, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger accounting, and reconciliations.

- Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.

- Ensure accurate and timely MIS, P&L, Balance Sheet reporting.

- Review and validate GL entries, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations.

- Supervise and mentor finance team members, promoting skill development, efficiency, and professional growth.

- Design, implement, and continuously improve financial processes and internal controls to enhance accuracy, compliance, and scalability.

- Prepare and review internal financial reports, dashboards, and variance analyses to support decisionmaking.

- Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory bodies to ensure smooth coordination and compliance.

- Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning initiatives.

- Identify opportunities for automation and digital transformation within finance operations.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

- CA qualification is mandatory.

- 15+ years of experience in finance operations, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.

- Strong knowledge of accounting principles (Ind AS), financial systems, and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP HANA).

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

- High attention to detail and accuracy.

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools