Finance Controller

  Key Responsibilities 1.      Financial Reporting & Consolidation Lead the month-end and year-end closure process for the parent company and subsidiaries. • Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in line with Ind AS and applicable accounting standards. • Oversee inter-company reconciliations, eliminations, and consolidation adjustments. • Drive efficiency and automation in reporting, MIS, and consolidation processes. • Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, Ind AS, Income Tax, GST, and other statutory requirements. • Prepare audit schedules, resolve audit observations, and ensure timely completion of audits. • Oversee internal audit observations and implementation of control measures.   3.      Procure-to-Pay (P2P) & Expense Management • Oversee the P2P cycle, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, and payment approvals. • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and proper authorization controls. • Monitor budgets, expense trends, and implement cost control measures. • Drive automation and efficiency in vendor payments and accounting workflows. 4.      COD (Cash-on-Delivery) Management • Establish and monitor controls over COD collections, deposits, and reconciliations. • Coordinate with operations and banks to ensure daily reconciliation and settlement accuracy. • Implement dashboards and exception monitoring to detect variances and prevent cash leakages. 5.      Banking & Cash Management • Serve as the primary liaison with banking partners for all operational and financing activities. • Manage relationships with multiple banks to ensure optimal service levels and cost efficiency.   • Monitor and manage daily cash balances, cash positioning, and inter-company fund transfers. • Oversee disbursement processes, escrow mechanisms, and COD remittances to ensure compliance and liquidity.   • Negotiate and maintain bank facilities including working capital limits, BGs, LCs, and term loans. • Ensure timely submission of bank reports, compliance certificates, and covenant monitoring. • Identify opportunities to optimize interest costs, streamline account structures, and enhance treasury efficiency. • Develop and implement strong controls for bank reconciliations, fund utilization, and approval hierarchies. • Coordinate with subsidiaries for cash flow forecasting and fund allocation. 6.      Cash Flow Planning & Treasury • Prepare and monitor rolling cash flow forecasts across entities.   7.      Internal Controls & Process Improvements • Strengthen Internal Financial Controls (IFC) and ensure periodic testing and certification.   • Identify gaps in financial processes and implement corrective actions. • Drive process automation and digital finance initiatives (ERP, workflow, dashboards). • Ensure policy compliance across subsidiaries and functional teams. 8. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management • Lead, coach, and develop the finance and accounts team across parent and subsidiary entities. • Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.   • Collaborate with business, operations, and technology teams for financial discipline and alignment with business goals. • Present periodic financial insights to management and board leadership. Key Requirements • Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – mandatory. • Experience: 10–15 years post-qualification, with at least 5 years in a financial controller. • Industry Preference: Logistics, express distribution, supply chain, or e-commerce logistics.