Chartered Accountant- Finance Controller

Job Description

Job description:

Company

The Co. is an NSE SME Listed company engaged in logistics and transportation solutions across India. As a publicly listed organization, Co. is committed to the highest standards of corporate governance, financial discipline, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.

We are looking for an experienced Chartered Accountant who can strengthen our finance function and act as the internal custodian of financial reporting, compliance, governance, and business controls.

Position

Manager – Finance Controller & Corporate Compliance (Chartered Accountant)

Location

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

5–10 Years (Post Qualification)

Candidates with experience in Listed Companies / SME Listed Companies will be preferred.

Qualification

Chartered Accountant (Mandatory)
ICAI Membership Active
Certificate of Practice (Not Required)
Reports To

Managing Director

Board of Directors

Audit Committee (as required)

About the Role

The Finance Controller will be responsible for leading the Company’s finance, accounting, financial reporting, statutory compliance, internal financial controls, management reporting, budgeting, treasury, and coordination with external auditors and consultants.

This is a leadership role responsible for ensuring that the Company complies with all applicable financial and regulatory requirements under the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, accounting standards, taxation laws, and stock exchange requirements.

The successful candidate will serve as the central finance leader, supporting the Board of Directors and management with accurate financial information, governance, and business insights.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting

Lead the complete finance and accounting function.
Ensure accurate maintenance of books of accounts.
Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing.
Prepare Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, and related financial reports.
Ensure compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and Schedule III requirements.
Maintain the General Ledger and financial records with accuracy and integrity.
Monitor receivables, payables, and working capital.
Oversee banking operations and treasury management.
Review financial transactions and approvals.
Financial Reporting & Management Information

Prepare monthly MIS for management.
Present financial performance to senior leadership.
Conduct budget versus actual analysis.
Perform profitability and cost analysis.
Develop business dashboards and KPIs.
Prepare Board and Audit Committee financial presentations.
Provide financial insights for strategic decision-making.
Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure timely compliance with:
Companies Act, 2013 (financial matters)
SEBI (LODR) Regulations (financial obligations)
Income Tax
GST
TDS
PF, ESIC, Professional Tax (finance-related compliance)
Coordinate financial submissions required by regulators and stock exchanges.
Maintain a comprehensive statutory compliance calendar.
Audit & Assurance Coordination

Act as the primary finance coordinator for:

Statutory Audit
Internal Audit
Secretarial Audit
Tax Audit
GST Audit
Bank Audit
Due Diligence Exercises
Responsibilities include:

Providing information and documentation.
Coordinating with auditors and consultants.
Tracking audit observations.
Ensuring timely implementation of corrective actions.
Internal Financial Controls & Risk Management

Develop and strengthen internal financial controls.
Improve financial processes and SOPs.
Implement approval matrices and delegation of authority.
Monitor financial risks and recommend mitigation measures.
Support fraud prevention and financial governance initiatives.
Budgeting, Planning & Business Finance

Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
Monitor departmental budgets.
Analyze financial performance and trends.
Evaluate capital expenditure proposals.
Conduct financial modelling and scenario analysis.
Improve profitability and operational efficiency.
Treasury & Working Capital Management

Monitor cash flow and liquidity.
Plan fund utilization.
Coordinate with banks and financial institutions.
Optimize working capital.
Monitor customer collections and vendor payments.
Business Support

Support the leadership team by:

Preparing business performance reports.
Participating in strategic planning.
Providing financial recommendations.
Supporting fundraising and banking requirements.
Assisting with investor due diligence and financial presentations.
Key Deliverables

The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring:

Timely monthly financial closing.
Accurate financial reporting.
Strong internal controls.
Zero financial compliance delays.
Timely statutory filings.
Board-ready financial reports.
Budget monitoring.
Cash flow management.
Audit readiness.
Financial risk reporting.
Finance dashboards and KPIs.
Required Skills

Strong understanding of Accounting Standards (Ind AS)
Companies Act, 2013
SEBI (LODR) Regulations
Financial Reporting
Budgeting & Forecasting
Cash Flow Management
Internal Financial Controls (IFC)
Treasury Management
Working Capital Management
Audit Coordination
GST
Income Tax
TDS
Banking & Finance
Risk Management
Financial Analysis
Cost Control
Business Finance
MIS Reporting
Software Knowledge

Must Have:

Advanced Microsoft Excel
Tally Prime
MS Office
Preferred:

SAP
Oracle
Microsoft Dynamics
Zoho Books
Busy
ERP Systems
Power BI
Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a Chartered Accountant who:

Has experience working with listed or SME-listed companies.
Understands corporate governance and financial compliance.
Can independently lead the finance function.
Has strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Is capable of interacting confidently with auditors, bankers, consultants, regulators, and senior management.
Demonstrates high integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
Is proactive in improving systems, controls, and financial processes.
Possesses excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

100% on-time financial reporting.
100% compliance with statutory deadlines.
Timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing.
Zero material audit qualifications attributable to internal finance processes.
Effective working capital management.
Accurate management dashboards and Board reports.
Timely closure of audit observations.
Strengthened internal financial controls.
Improved cash flow and cost management.
High-quality support to the Board, Audit Committee, and senior management.
Why Join?

Opportunity to work with a growing NSE SME Listed Company.
Exposure to Board-level decision-making and strategic finance.
Leadership role with significant responsibility and impact.
Opportunity to build world-class finance and governance systems.
Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
Career progression alongside the Company’s long-term growth journey