Associate Director

Associate Director – Financial Reporting Location: Bengaluru Reports To: Group Controller About the Role: We are looking for a high-caliber finance professional to lead our Financial Reporting and Treasury charter as Associate Director – Reporting and Treasury. This role is critical as we scale toward IPO readiness and build robust, investor-grade reporting capabilities across our businesses. You will be responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting, technical accounting compliance, and driving consistency across multiple reporting entities. Key Responsibilities: ● Own financial reporting across the group – ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant statutory and management reporting under Indian GAAP and IND-AS. ● Lead quarterly and annual financial statement preparation, working closely with internal and external auditors. ● Act as the technical accounting subject matter expert for the organization; assess and implement new accounting standards and ensure appropriate disclosures. ● Drive IPO-aligned reporting practices, including audit readiness, restatements, consolidated entity reporting, and regulatory filings. ● Partner with FP&A, business finance, and investor relations teams to ensure alignment between internal and external reporting frameworks. ● Build and scale internal SOPs, reporting templates, and close calendar for group-wide implementation. ● Liaise with external advisors, valuation experts, and consultants to ensure accounting treatment aligns with industry benchmarks. Qualifications: ● Chartered Accountant (CA) with 8–12 years of relevant post-qualification experience. ● Strong exposure to IND-AS, consolidation, and complex technical accounting areas (e.G., revenue recognition, ESOP accounting, mergers). ● Prior experience in a pre-IPO or listed company is strongly preferred. ● Exceptional attention to detail and comfort working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. ● Strong stakeholder management with auditors and senior leadership. Nice to Have: ● Experience with IPO filing processes (DRHP/FRHP) or working with Big 4 auditors. ● Ability to build and lead small teams while working hands-on when needed.