We are looking for a technically strong and commercially aware Finance Controller to anchor the controllership function for the Organisation. This is a foundational role - you will own the integrity of our books, establish robust financial controls, and ensure that our statutory, regulatory, and reporting obligations are met with precision across all group entities.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Indian GAAP, direct and indirect taxation, and audit management, paired with a process-builder's mindset and the maturity to operate in a fast-scaling, asset-intensive environment. If you take pride in the quality of your numbers, have a zero-tolerance threshold for ambiguity in financials, and want to build something meaningful from the ground up - this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities :

Financial Controllership & Reporting

- Own the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process - ensuring all revenues, costs, and asset-related entries are accurately recorded, reconciled, and reported on time

- Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with Indian GAAP, including balance sheet, P&L and cash flow statements across all group entities

- Manage journal entries, ledger reconciliations, and inter-company eliminations with a high degree of rigour and audit-readiness

- Produce accurate internal management accounts and board-level financial reports, partnering with the FP&A Lead to ensure consistency between statutory and management reporting

- Maintain a robust fixed asset register - tracking fleet assets, depreciation schedules, residual values, and on-balance-sheet leasing entries in line with applicable accounting standards

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

- Ensure full and timely compliance with all applicable tax statutes across group entities - including GST (monthly returns, reconciliations, input credit), TDS, advance tax, and corporate income tax

- Manage direct and indirect tax filings, assessments, and correspondence with tax authorities; liaise with external tax advisors on complex matters

- Stay current on evolving tax regulations and accounting standards; assess their impact on Organisation's business model and ensure correct and proactive application

- Oversee transfer pricing compliance and documentation requirements applicable to group entities

- Ensure all statutory filings under the Companies Act, MCA, and other applicable regulatory frameworks are completed accurately and on schedule

Audit Management & Internal Controls

- Lead the statutory audit process end-to-end - coordinating with external auditors, preparing audit schedules, and ensuring clean and timely closure of audits

- Manage internal audit engagements and ensure all findings are tracked, addressed, and resolved within agreed timelines

- Design, implement, and continuously strengthen internal financial controls - covering revenue recognition, expenditure authorisation, asset custody, and treasury management

- Ensure compliance with internal control policies and governance frameworks; flag material control gaps to senior leadership with recommended remediation plans

- Collaborate with the legal and compliance team on regulatory filings, secretarial matters, and covenant compliance related to debt instruments

Process Excellence & Systems

- Establish and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all core controllership processes including close calendars, approval workflows, reconciliation standards, and vendor payment cycles

- Drive continuous improvement in accounting systems, ERP utilisation, and data integrity; lead any ERP implementation or upgrade from a finance controllership perspective

- Identify automation and digitisation opportunities across the finance function to reduce manual effort, improve cycle times, and enhance accuracy

- Partner with the FP&A and business teams to ensure chart of accounts, cost center structures, and entity hierarchies are correctly set up and maintained

- Build and mentor a high-performing controllership team as the function scales with the business

Educational Qualification / Work Experience & Skills:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in a Finance Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Finance Manager role, with clear ownership of the financial close and statutory compliance cycle

- Deep, working knowledge of Indian GAAP, GST, TDS, and corporate direct taxation - not merely theoretical familiarity

- Prior experience in an asset-heavy business (Leasing, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Fleet Management, or Financial Services or NBFC) is a strong advantage given Organization's on-balance-sheet fleet model

- Hands-on experience managing statutory audits independently, including auditor coordination, schedule preparation, and query resolution

- Process-oriented with exceptional attention to detail - someone who does not accept "approximate" as a standard for financial information

- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate complex accounting matters clearly to non-finance stakeholders

- Personal qualities of integrity, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to accuracy and governance excellence