Group Financial Controller

Work Location: Noida (Sec-64)Workdays: 5 days (Work from Office)Position Overview: The Group Financial Controller will be responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of consolidated financial reporting across GEDU Group's 40+ global entities.

This role is a senior technical finance position with no direct people management but significant cross-functional collaboration with management accountants, Finance Business Partners, and regional finance leads.

The role requires deep technical knowledge of consolidation, UK GAAP (FRS 102), and multi-currency accounting, along with the ability to influence and coordinate across geographies to ensure the group's financial statements are robust, compliant, and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities:1.

Group Consolidation & Reporting Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements for GEDU Group under UK GAAP (FRS 102).

Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes at group level, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.

Coordinate with entity accountants to ensure completeness and correctness of financial data prior to consolidation.

Oversee intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and foreign currency translation processes.

Deliver high-quality management reporting packs for the Group Finance Director and senior leadership.2.

Acquisition & Post-Acquisition Accounting Lead the accounting for business combinations in accordance with UK GAAP, including purchase price allocation, recognition of goodwill, intangible assets, and fair value adjustments.

Ensure accurate recording of acquisition-related transactions, including costs, funding structures, and intercompany impacts.

Support post-acquisition integration, aligning newly acquired entities with group accounting policies, chart of accounts, and reporting processes.

Monitor performance of acquired businesses against acquisition models and integration plans3.

Audit & Compliance Act as the primary point of contact for group auditors during statutory audits.

Ensure compliance with audit requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

Monitor adherence to group accounting policies and internal control procedures.4.

Technical Accounting & Standards Provide technical guidance to management accountants and Finance Business Partners on complex accounting matters.

Maintain and update group accounting manuals and policies in line with evolving UK GAAP and relevant regulations.

Evaluate and resolve complex accounting treatments for unusual transactions or new business activities.5.

Tax & Regulatory Support Collaborate with local finance teams and advisors to ensure timely compliance with corporate tax, VAT/GST, and transfer pricing requirements at group level.

Support the Group Finance Director on global tax planning and structuring initiatives.6.

Process & Systems Improvement Recommend and implement improvements to the group consolidation and reporting processes.

Support ERP and financial systems optimization for better reporting and control.

Qualifications & Experience Education: Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.

Experience:12-15+ years in finance, with extensive experience in multi-entity group consolidation and statutory reporting.

Proven expertise in UK GAAP (FRS 102) and multi-currency accounting.

Exposure to international operations and compliance requirements.

Experience in working within a global finance environment Technical Skills: Strong consolidation skills, knowledge of intercompany processes, and elimination adjustments.

Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems.

Personal Skills: Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.

Ability to work collaboratively across multiple countries and time zones.

Effective communicator with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders.

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