Financial Controller

Description:

Financial Reporting and Accounting Operations:

- Oversee and own the preparation and timely presentation of all statutory financial statements, including the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, and detailed Cash Flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards.

- Direct the daily and period-end accounting operations, managing managers responsible for functions like invoicing, Accounts Payable (AP), and Accounts Receivable (AR).

- Utilize strong accounting skills to manage the general ledger, complex entries, and final consolidation processes.

- Implement and enforce strict financial policies and procedures across the organization to guide day-to-day financial decisions and transactions.

Internal Controls, Compliance, and Audits:

- Design, establish, monitor, and rigorously enforce comprehensive internal financial controls and safeguards to protect company assets against fraud and inefficiency, demonstrating high ethics, integrity, and dependability.

- Ensure absolute legal, regulatory, and contractual compliance for all financial reporting and statutory requirements applicable to the financial services sector.

- Serve as the primary point of contact and coordinate the provision of accurate information to external, internal, and concurrent auditors, managing audit timelines and resolving queries efficiently.

FP&A and Strategic Support:

- Lead the annual and periodic budgeting cycle, collaborating with department heads to establish financial targets and resource allocation plans.

- Conduct detailed Variance Analysis, investigating significant deviations between actual results and budget/prior periods, providing actionable insights to the CFO and senior leadership.

- Utilize knowledge and understanding of financial analysis techniques to model and forecast future financial performance and liquidity requirements.

- Play an active role in building and managing Investor Relations processes and documentation essential for successful fundraising efforts.

Process Excellence and Analytical Skills:

- Champion the creation of best in class Turnaround Time (TAT) and processes within the Finance department, always maintaining a solution-focused approach to operational challenges.

- Utilize excellent analytical skills and the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to support business decisions.

- Demonstrate proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for complex financial modeling, documentation, and executive presentations.

Technical Skills Required:

- Strong accounting skills (Deep understanding of IND AS/IFRS preferred)

- Knowledge and understanding of financial analysis techniques (e.

- , ratio analysis, valuation)

- Excellent analytical skills and critical thinking ability

- Proficiency with MS Excel (advanced), Word, and PowerPoint

- AI / Power BI or similar Business Intelligence tools (added advantage)

Soft Skills Required:

- Strong ethics, integrity, and dependability

- Solution focused mindset

- Commitment to building best in class Turnaround Time and processes

- Strong interpersonal & communication skills

- Ability to work effectively in a leadership capacity

Preferred Experience:

- 7-10 years of relevant post-qualification experience.

- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the NBFC / Banking sector in the SME / mortgage business or related financial services areas