Financial Controller

Description:

Key Responsibilities:

- Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the company's annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, collaborating with department heads to develop accurate and realistic financial plans.

- Variance Analysis: Conduct comprehensive budget vs. actual variance analysis to identify significant deviations, investigate their causes, and report findings to management.

- Expense Control and Cost Savings: Analyse spending patterns and cost drivers to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements. Propose and implement actionable savings plans across the organization.

- Strategic Advisory: Provide management with data-driven insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making related to financial planning, resource allocation, and profitability.

- Financial Reporting: Prepare and publish timely financial reports and dashboards that clearly communicate the company's financial performance, specifically highlighting budgetary adherence and expense trends.

- Financial Performance Monitoring: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the financial efficiency of the company and its various departments.

- Process Improvement and Automation: Continuously review and improve budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes using financial modelling, business intelligence (BI) tools, and automation.

- Compliance and Internal Controls: Develop, document, and monitor business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

- Leadership and Team Management: Supervise and mentor finance and accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient department.

- Governance & Regulatory Filings: Oversee preparation and submission of regulatory filings, including US GAAP compliance schedules and audit requirements Internal (SOX/IFC). Assist in the preparation of Related Party Transaction (RPT) data for both IGAAP and Ind AS financials.

- Review and submit data for half-yearly MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) return filings.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) / CMA

- At least 12 years of experience in financial controllership, statutory reporting, concurrent audit and compliance.

- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, local GAAP, and financial reporting standards.

- Experience in regulatory filings, audits, and compliance frameworks.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

- Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel/BI tools; strong communication skills.