Gramophone - Finance Controller - CA

The Financial Controller will be a key strategic partner responsible for financial control, risk management, and compliance.

The Controller's role will be that of a business partner, custodian, commentator, and scorekeeper. He/she will be responsible for bringing financial discipline by making sure that every flow of money is tracked and recorded. Additionally, he/she will ensure that the company has the systems and procedures in place to support effective program implementation.

Key Responsibility :

- Oversee all financial accounting; ensuring compliance with accounting standards and ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with budgets throughout the period.

Consistently analyses financial data and presents financial reports & MIS accurately and timely; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of the company's financial status.

- Manage and monitor organizational cash flow and continuously assess the financial efficacy of operations and establish finance and administrative systems to support operations.

- Assist company leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare to actual results to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate.

- Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, budgets, and actual expenditures to bring financial discipline.

- Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.

- Coordination and dealing with Auditors (statutory & internal) for quarterly/ annual audits resulting in improvement of controls in various business and support functions.

- To coordinate with the tax advisers, legal and Government bodies to ensure compliance with all requirements

As an ideal Gramophone Finance Controller we need :

- Chartered Accountant (CA) with strong financial & accounting skills

- Good understanding of business and financial issues

- 5-10 years of experience in a combination of Big 4 and corporate roles

- Experience across multiple industries and startups will be an added plus

- Highly analytical and data-driven, but also have a passion for creativity and forward-thinking flair - Results-oriented and good project management

- Team player and excellent communication skills to work with team members across functions

- Self-motivator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can handle multiple projects simultaneously

- Hands-on experience in dealing with complex entity structures, accounting schemes, and reporting will be an added plus

- Strong work ethic (this will involve long hours, as we are a startup!)