Location: Mumbai

About Intellecap:

Founded in 2002, Intellecap Advisory Services Private Limited (Intellecap) is the entrepreneurial ecosystem building arm of the Aavishkaar Group, a pioneer in providing innovative business solutions that help build and scale impact enterprises dedicated to building a more equitable, sustainable and inclusive society. Intellecap & Aavishkaar Group take an ecosystem approach that combines knowledge, capital, technology, and networks to provide impact entrepreneurs with a continuum of support throughout their life cycle and to address systemic barriers.

We do this by operating at two levels. At the first level, we directly support organizations that invent or create novel solutions with capital, acceleration, fundraising, technical assistance, innovation transfer, and market linkages. At the second level, we focus on building enabling ecosystems for innovations to scale by engaging with a range of actors such as value chain players, investors, philanthropies, corporations, governments, and intermediaries. We leverage our convening and amplification platform Sankalp to augment our effort to search, seed, support, and scale impact enterprises across sectors. We have worked with more than 300 clients on over 500 consulting and research engagements across multiple geographies. We are a group of 7000 + professionals in offices across India, Kenya, and Indonesia. For more details please visit, www.intellecap.com.

Why Intellecap?

At Intellecap, we offer a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive work environment where you will have the opportunity to drive meaningful changes in emerging markets. Join us in creating impact and contributing to sustainable solutions on a global scale.

Aavishkaar Group, Intellecap is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified individuals from diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds, regardless of gender, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality, and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Job Description

We are looking for a finance controller to join our team and oversee our accounting and financial operations. The finance controller will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports, managing cash flow and budgeting, ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, and leading the accounting team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. The finance controller shall also have the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and work collaboratively with other functions.

Accounting & Finance:

- AR, AP, Capex accounting and timely book closing.

- Monthly standalone and consolidated financial statements including reporting to Holding Company

- Manage Payables, Receivables & ensuring proper internal controls are in place.

Audits:

- Managing Internal, Statutory, Tax, GST Audit, Transfer pricing, etc.

- SEBI reporting, compliances, etc.

Taxation:

- To ensure timely compliances of applicable laws like Income Tax, TDS, GST, VAT (Kenya, et al), etc.

- Liaising with statutory departments for assessment, litigations etc.

Strategic Planning:

- Preparing financial reports related to budgets, projections, cashflows, etc. as required by Management.

- Identify the key business area and coming up with MIS report to help management track financial efficiency.

Banking & Treasury:

- Cash flow monitoring and forecast.

- Treasury management including banking relationships, cash management, and funding.

Contract Management:

- Oversee the financial aspects of contract management, including reviewing and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with financial terms, and managing risks associated with contractual agreements.

- Work closely with legal and operations teams to ensure contracts align with company policies and financial objectives

Team leadership:

- Manage and mentor the finance team, including accountants and financial analysts.

- Build a high-performance team that delivers exceptional service and supports the company's financial goals.

Stakeholder Management:

- Act as a liaison with external stakeholders, including investors, auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies.

- Provide clear and concise financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications

- Proven working experience as a finance controller or a similar role in relevant industry.

- CA with atleast 10+ years of experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

- Proficient in accounting software and MS Office applications. Expertise in ERP systems (e.g., Tally, SAP, QuickBooks) is a plus.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, financial reporting standards, and tax regulations.

- Experience with creating financial statements, general ledger functions, and month-end/year-end close processes.

- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

- Extensive experience in contract management, including reviewing, negotiating, and ensuring compliance with financial terms in contracts.