Ather Energy - Finance Controller - CA

You'll be our: Financial Controller

You'll be based at: IBC Knowledge Park, Bengaluru

You'll be Aligned with: Chief Financial Officer

You'll be a member of: Corporate Finance & Accounts

What you'll do at Ather:

Key member leading the Controllership team having accountability for:

- Order to cash (O2C)

- Procure to Pay(P2P)

- Record to report(R2R)

- Invest to Divest (Asset Management)

- Taxation, both Direct and Indirect

- Treasury management

- Banking Operations

- Digital Transformation initiatives involving Finance

- Financial and Tax Due-diligence with external auditors (Big4)

- Other Strategic projects from time to time

- Lead periodic book closure, management reporting, Investor reporting, Board reporting and Big 4 audit closures with clean audit reports within the agreed timelines.

- Prepare financial statements (as per Ind AS) and cash flows with monthly/quarterly/yearly variance analysis, reporting vis vis business plan consolidated as well for the respective PnLs

- Prepare technical memos for accounting positions adopted by the company in alignment with auditors and also vis a vis peers

- Ensure governance framework is in place for quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting

- Develop and document all F&A processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

- Lead ERP enhancement projects, automate operational and reporting routines and act as controller for group finance process designing and implementing systems

- Manage regulatory compliances covering Accounting, RBI, FEMA, ROC, Tax, etc.

- Interface with the Corporate Secretarial team in compliance matters

- Ensure appropriate and adequate insurance coverage policy and claims recovery. Ensure prompt notification of incidents and provide support during surveys through provision of relevant documentation. Represent the business in claims negotiations if required.

- Ensuring that revenue risks and potential leakage is timely identified and addressed

- Support debt and equity programs, including new fundraise, restructuring, etc. Periodically monitor covenants

- Manage vendor relationships (lenders, investors, bankers, consultants, etc.)

- Manage working capital requirements and key contact with bankers for administering various banking arrangements.

Here's what we are looking for:

- Excellent interpersonal, leadership and team management skills

- In-depth experience of all finance processes; IndAS accounting

- Expertise in SAP various modules

- Experience in building scaling Finance teams, systems, processes

- Experience in handling accounts of listed entities and due-diligences

- Proficiency in MS Office, GSuite

- Ability to build successful relationships across stakeholders

- Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and work within strict timelines

You bring to Ather:

- Chartered Accountant with industry experience spanning Automotive, Retail, Ecommerce, Manufacturing, etc.

- Relevant work experience of 15-18 years (post qualification) with at least 5-8 years' experience in Controllership

- Experience working in/with Big4 company in audit/accounting domain is an added advantage