Finance Controller - IT - CA

About Company: The company operates within the advanced technology sector, specializing in AI infrastructure and data center solutions for cloud computing and artificial intelligence workloads.

Job Description:

1. Accounting & Compliance

- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.

- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closings with adherence to timelines.

- Ensure full compliance with statutory, audit, and regulatory requirements.

- Liaise with external auditors, consultants, and advisors for seamless audits and reviews.

2. Financial Planning & Fund Management

- Develop, manage, and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial models.

- Oversee fund flow, working capital, and cash flow planning to support operational needs.

- Partner with leadership on strategic financial decisions and investor communications.

- Collaborate with banks, NBFCs, and government agencies for infrastructure and data center project financing.

- Drive debt financing initiatives, including securing funds from government and institutional programs.

3. Taxation & Regulatory

- Manage direct and indirect taxation, including planning, compliance, and optimization.

- Coordinate with tax consultants for efficient structuring and risk mitigation.

- Ensure timely filing of all statutory returns and adherence to evolving tax laws.

4. Forex & Market Fluctuations

- Assess and manage currency risks for international transactions and overseas procurements.

- Monitor macroeconomic trends and implement hedging or risk mitigation strategies as appropriate.

5. Strategic Finance & Business Support

- Deliver actionable business insights through MIS reports, dashboards, and analytics.

- Partner with business and operations teams to drive cost efficiencies and financial discipline.

- Contribute to business scalability initiatives and implement robust financial controls.

- Support project-level financial structuring and capital planning for large-scale infrastructure or data center projects.

Requirements:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience.

- Experience in data center, infrastructure, technology, or AI-focused companies preferred.

- Strong understanding of accounting standards, fund management, and compliance frameworks.

- Proven experience in infrastructure financing, data center project funding, and debt financing from government or institutional sources.

- Knowledge of forex management and exposure to cross-border procurement.

- Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and tax management.

- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to thrive in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment