Financial Controller - eCommerce - CA/CPA

Financial Controller - eCommerce

Description:

Role Brief:

We are looking for a meticulous and compliance-driven Financial Controller with deep expertise in direct & indirect taxation, statutory compliance, and financial governance to support our growing operations. The role will ensure robust tax management, strict adherence to regulatory requirements, and strong internal controls across a multi-outlet, high-volume retail business.

Key Responsibilities:

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance:

- Own end-to-end direct & indirect taxation (GST, TDS, Income Tax, Withholding taxes, etc.) with complete accuracy and timeliness.

- Manage monthly/quarterly GST filings, reconciliations, input credit management, and audits.

- Ensure compliance as applicable to operations.

- Prepare and defend assessments, liaise with tax authorities, consultants, and legal advisors for scrutiny and litigation matters.

- Implement tax-efficient structures while ensuring 100% statutory adherence.

Internal Controls & Governance

- Establish and enforce robust SOPs for store operations, vendor management, cash collections, and payment processing.

- Ensure compliance with internal policies, corporate governance standards, and statutory audit requirements.

- Conduct internal control reviews across stores to minimize revenue leakages, cash pilferage, and compliance gaps.

Accounting, Audit & Reporting

- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual book closures in line with relevant accounting standards.

- Ensure reconciliations of banking transactions, aggregator settlements (Swiggy, Zomato, etc.), online collections, POS collections and vendor balances.

- Coordinate with external auditors for statutory, tax, and internal audits, ensuring timely completion without audit remarks.

- Maintain accurate records for fixed assets, and vendor liability in compliance with tax norms.

Treasury, Cash & Risk Management

- Strengthen cash management practices for high-volume QSR outlets with multiple collection modes.

- Monitor and ensure timely vendor payments, statutory dues, and lease obligations with proper tax treatment.

- Proactively identify and mitigate financial, regulatory, and operational compliance risks.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Chartered Accountant (CA) / CPA (mandatory).

- 6 to 8 years of experience in finance & accounting, with at least 2 to 4 years in a compliance heavy role within QSR, Retail, or F&B.

- Strong hands-on knowledge of GST, Direct Taxation, and Indian regulatory compliances.

- Proven track record of handling large-scale audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance frameworks.

- Prior experience in high-volume businesses is strongly preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Proven ability to drive accurate and monthly closures.

- Deep technical expertise in taxation & compliance frameworks.

- High attention to detail, with a zero-tolerance approach to non-compliance.

- Strong governance mindset with proven audit & risk management capabilities.

- Ability to set up and enforce internal controls across multiple outlets.

- Proficiency in ERP systems (Dynamics and Business Central 365 or similar) and advanced Excel.