Business Overview:

Galytix (GX) is delivering Agentic AI for financial services.

Founded in 2015 by credit and insurance experts together with world-class AI engineers, GX' financial services specialised AI Agents empower credit and risk professionals with a trusted and personalised agent delivering a step change in productivity and decision-making.

Built for Financial Institutions. With Financial Institutions.

GX' Agentic AI technology, built in partnership with global FIs, implements a multi-model approach, combining industry-specific data and domain knowledge with 'human in the loop' oversight, delivering trustworthy outcomes.

Our Specialised AI Agents deliver 30 hours work in 30 minutes.

GX' AI Agents are already helping banks and insurers gain new insights into their customers, reduce costs, automate workflows, and transform teams' day-to-day work experience.

Role Overview:

The Financial Controller will be responsible for managing India's overall finance and accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, statutory compliance and effective financial controls.

The role requires a hands-on finance professional who can independently oversee accounting, taxation, audits, budgeting and financial reporting. The individual will work closely with management and other stakeholders to maintain financial discipline, improve processes and support business requirements.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Accounting & Financial Operations:

- Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of financial transactions and books of accounts.

- Manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial closures, including journal entries, accruals and provisions.

- Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports.

- Ensure timely processing of vendor payments, employee reimbursements, salaries, and other financial transactions.

2. Taxation & Statutory Compliance:

- Manage direct and indirect tax compliance, including GST, TDS, income tax and other applicable statutory requirements.

- Ensure timely filing of tax returns, statutory forms and other regulatory submissions.

- Coordinate with external consultants and authorities on tax assessments, notices and compliance-related matters.

- Keep track of changes in applicable tax laws and regulatory requirements and ensure necessary compliance.

- Ensure maintenance of appropriate documentation and records for statutory requirements.

3. Audit & Financial Controls:

- Coordinate and manage statutory audits, internal audits and tax audits.

- Liaise with auditors, consultants and other external stakeholders and ensure timely closure of audit requirements.

- Establish and maintain appropriate financial controls, accounting procedures and approval mechanisms.

- Identify discrepancies, financial risks and control gaps and take corrective measures.

- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

4. Financial Reporting & Budgeting:

- Assist in annual budgeting, financial forecasting and planning exercises.

- Monitor cash flow, working capital, receivables and payables.

- Provide financial information and analysis to management to support business decisions.

5. Banking & Financial Management:

- Manage day-to-day banking operations, including payments, collections and bank reconciliations.

- Monitor cash balances and ensure adequate liquidity for operational requirements.

- Coordinate with banks on routine financial transactions and documentation.

- Maintain financial records, banking documents and supporting schedules.

6. Process Improvement & Stakeholder Management:

- Ensure smooth functioning of finance operations and improve existing accounting and reporting processes.

- Work closely with internal teams to address finance-related queries and ensure adherence to financial processes.

- Coordinate with external consultants, auditors, banks and other stakeholders as required.

- Maintain confidentiality and integrity of all financial information and records.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).

- Approximately 7 - 12 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting.

- Strong hands-on experience in accounting, taxation, financial reporting, audits and statutory compliance.

- Good knowledge of Indian accounting standards, GST, TDS and Income Tax regulations.

- Experience in independently managing finance operations in a mid-sized organisation.

- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.

- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and interact effectively with management and external stakeholders.