Finance Controller - Proprietary Trading - CA

Job Location - Dubai

Qualification: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)

About the Role:

Proprietary Trading firm seeking a qualified CA with working experience in algorithmic trading or capital market firm in India . The role will handle end-to-end Indian accounting, taxation, and financial operations specific to prop trading and capital market activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Reporting:

- Maintain books of accounts as per Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)

- Accounting for proprietary trading activities, including derivatives, equities, and other capital market instruments

- Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

- Handle audit coordination (statutory, tax, internal)

Trade & P&L Reconciliation:

- Daily trade reconciliation with brokers, exchanges, and clearing corporations

- Reconciliation of P&L, margins, brokerage, exchange charges, and statutory levies

- Monitoring capital adequacy, margin utilization, and fund movements

Taxation (Direct & Indirect):

- Handling Income Tax compliance, advance tax calculations, TDS, and assessments

- GST compliance including returns, reconciliations, and notices

- Tax treatment of trading income, mark-to-market (MTM), and derivative transactions

Regulatory & Compliance Support:

- Support compliance related to capital markets and proprietary trading entities

- Liaison with auditors, tax consultants, and regulators when required

- Ensure adherence to internal controls and risk policies

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)

- 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably with:

- HFT firms

- Algorithmic trading firms

- Proprietary trading desks

- Capital market or broking firms

Strong understanding of:

- Prop trading accounting

- Capital markets & derivatives

- Trade lifecycle and settlement processes

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