Finance Controller - EdTech - CA

Finance Controller - EdTech || Noida sector 63 || WFO-5days working ||

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS :

- Below are the essential accountabilities of this position that are critical for the successful performance, and the expected outcomes.

- Internal Control: Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure existence of strong internal control systems and environment and accurate and timely reporting of financial results.

- Maintenance and Finalization of Accounts: Designing and implementing systems & procedures, supervising the consolidation of accounts, and preparing of financial statements.

- Complete accounting up to finalization monthly, quarterly, yearly and reporting to top management.

- Ensuring maintenance of statutory books of accounts viz, journal, ledger, cash / Bank book and all subsidiary ledgers in compliance with time & accuracy norms.

- Administering accounting operations right up to finalization encompassing, devising & implementing improved accounting systems and procedures for enhancing operational efficiency.

- Credit Control and AR Management: To develop and maintain an efficient Account Receivable information system. Enforce a robust credit control mechanism and policy. Make sure amount gets recovered as per agreed terms and all AR accounts get reconciled periodically.

- Auditing: Dealing with external and internal auditors, ensuring timely completion of annual financials and completion of all related reports. Interacting with statutory auditors during annual and Tax audits and ensuring that the observations are closed expeditiously and in time bound manner.

- Define the scope of Internal Audit on quarterly basis and ensure that it gest completed on timely manner, observations are responded and recommendations are implemented.

- Treasury and Cash Management: Forecast the cash flow on monthly basis and park the surplus funds into short/long term bank deposits efficiently.

- Taxation: Preparing tax plans and ensuring adherence to compliance calendar pertaining to all direct and indirect taxes. Conversant with GST and Income Tax rules. Handling tax payment & filling of Return - Co-coordinating, filling & submission of timely returns for compliance under income tax and GST rules.

- People Management: Managing and developing own team. Provide feedback and reinforcement; share appropriate responsibilities; define parameters; provide support without removing associate's responsibility; stay informed and promote accountability.

SKILLS:

The expected minimum experience and skill sets required for competent performance of this position.

- Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals. Have the ability to streamline accounting functions, provide financial analysis and reports, train staff on business finance issues, promote regulatory compliance.

- The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, a flair for numbers.

- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including advanced MS Excel skills

- Strong leadership skills

CORE COMPETENCIES:

- Willing /be able to challenge the status quo.

- Practices Continuous Improvement - Assesses opportunities; determines causes; targets improvement ideas.

- Seeks to Innovate - Leverages diverse resources; acknowledges and evaluates multiple solutions.

- Take Initiative - Responds quickly; takes independent action; goes above and beyond and approaches change or newness positively.

- Achieve Results - Sets standards for excellence; takes responsibility; encourages others to take responsibility; remains positive and commits to action.

- Prioritize Effectively - Prioritizes, leverages resources; schedules and stays focused.

- Acts as a Team Player - Contributes to goal accomplishment; invites feedback; involves others; informs others on team and models commitment.

- Collaborates with Others - Demonstrates inclusive behavior; seeks opportunities; ensures that information needs are met; shares knowledge and remains open to all sides.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE :

- A Chartered Accountant

- Total experience of 12-15 years; 5-7 years of experience as a Financial Controller or as a General Manager Accounts, preferably in a small/mid-size product company

- Experience with leading auditing, accounting, taxation, Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable/Fixed Assets and internal control functions and cash flow management.

- Ability to understand new issues quickly and come up with solutions.

- Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.

- Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effectively and delegate.

The Financial Controller is a senior leader in the finance team. For this reason, it's expected that job applications show significant experience in accounting, auditing and tax related matters, plus the ability to guide others and take ownership of the company's books of accounts.