Group Financial Controller

Job Description

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 plans

3. 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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