What will you create and do?:

We are looking for a Financial Controller to lead the accounting and compliance function for a growth-stage SaaS company.

This role is responsible for ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information, while building strong processes and controls to support scale.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and a process-driven mindset.

What will qualify you for this role?:

Must-Have:

- Qualified CA with 6-7 years of post-qualification experience.

- Strong experience in corporate accounting roles.

- Proven track record of:

1. Closing books independently.

2. Financial reporting.

3. Reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.

4. Handling end-to-end compliances.

- Experience managing small teams.

Key Traits:

- Strong accounting fundamentals.

- Highly detail-oriented with a zero-compromise mindset on accuracy.

- Process-driven with the ability to build and enforce systems.

- High ownership and work ethic.

Preferred:

- Experience in a SaaS or technology company.

- Exposure to automation and system-driven accounting environments.

- Experience working with tools like Zoho or similar accounting systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Accounting & Close:

- Own the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.

- Ensure timely and accurate book closure.

- Maintain a clean and scalable chart of accounts.

- Drive discipline in accounting entries, documentation, and audit trails.

2. Financial Reporting:

- Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports.

- Ensure sufficient granularity and correctness of data to support decision-making.

- Continuously improve the quality and usability of financial reporting.

3. Balance Sheet & Reconciliations:

- Lead balance sheet reviews and clean-up initiatives.

- Ensure all accounts are fully reconciled with proper supporting.

- Drive closure of long-pending items and inconsistencies.

4. Controls & Processes:

- Build and enforce strong financial controls and governance.

- Establish robust accounting processes and SOP's.

- Ensure data integrity across systems (Zoho and related tools).

- Identify and implement automation opportunities.

5. Compliance & Taxation:

- Own all statutory and tax compliances, including GST, income tax, and other applicable regulations.

- Ensure timely filings, accuracy, and audit readiness.

- Manage statutory audits and liaise with external advisors.

6. Team Management:

- Lead and manage a team of 3-4 members.

- Drive a culture of accountability, attention to detail, and process discipline.

- Mentor and up-skill team members.

About Conversive (SMS Magic):

- Founded over 10 years, weve become a trusted messaging leader for businesses around the world.

- We work with global customers across many industries including contact centers, financial services, higher education, retail, staffing, wellness and more.

- Our customers range from small and mid-size businesses to large global enterprises.

- Our commitment to every customer is, We will deliver the most advanced, simple-to-use messaging platform available, so you can focus on the personal touch that sets you apart from your competition.

- If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria mentioned above, please contact us as soon as possible.

- SMS Magic is committed to inclusiveness, fairness, and accessibility.

- We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

- Read more about us at: https://beconversive.com/ and https://www.sms-magic.com.

- We are an ISO 27001:2013 compliant organization and emphasize information security of our clients.