Finance Controller

**Job Information**:
Industry

**Auto Manufacturing***

Work Experience

**15-20 years***

City

**Kottayam***

State/Province

**Kerala***

Country

**India***

Zip/Postal Code

**686001***

**Job Description**:
Position: Finance Controller

Base Location: Kerala, Kottayam

Experience: 15-20 Years

Reporting to: Board of Directors/CEO
- Industry: Auto Mfg./Agriculture/Real Estate

Position summary: AVG is looking to hire an experienced finance professional to be based out of Kottayam, Kerala to head the finance function for all the group companies. The person will lead and manage all aspects of the finance function including accounting, finance and capital raising for the group companies.
- Accounting: As part of the leadership team of the company, build a strong F&A team and participate in the key strategic decision-making process and enhance the quality of decisions by highlighting financial implications of decisions. Have an oversight on the overall accounting function.
- Internal Controls: Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization.
- Compliances: Be responsible for tax compliances - Direct Taxes as well as Indirect Taxes. Ensure compliance with local, state and statutory rules, regulations, tax and reporting requirements.
- Cash flow: Monitor cash flows to ensure healthy liquidity and short and long term sustainability of the companies and take necessary measures to ensure availability of working capital.
- AR & AP: Oversee all purchasing and payroll activity for staff and participants. Responsible for collections. Assist in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of wage incentives, commissions, and salaries for the staff
- Systems and Processes: Need to lead and improvise various systems and processes, to strengthening those in line with best practices.
- Audits: Work closely with the internal and external auditors. Work constructively towards addressing issues and gaps identified by the auditors. Oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditors ensuring all audit issues are resolved, and all compliance issues are met, and the preparation of the annual financial statements is in accordance with principles of accounting and other required supplementary schedules and information.
- Banking: Liaise with banks for limits, constantly evaluate optimum and efficient bank funding and work with the management team for suitable bank reporting.
- Commercial & Cost Control
- Drive cost control initiatives and enforce budget control to improve cost efficiencies
- Drive organization wide cost management strategies and initiatives
- Work with the business teams to support on the commercial aspects of deal making
- Leadership
- Lead the commercial/finance team, managing and developing their skills, priorities and direction
- Provide functional direction, guidance and support
- Monitor the performance of the team on a continuous basis to identify key performers
- Mentor and develop the finance management team, managing work allocation, training, performance evaluation, and the building of a dynamic and effective team.
- Train the Finance Unit and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters.
- Ensure high level of employee engagement and retention of key performers

**Requirements**:

- Relevant experience 15+ years in similar finance roles
- Self-starter with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and to work independently
- Outstanding analytical skills, detail-oriented, inquisitive and a proactive attitude
- Excellent communication and presentation skills

Personal Characteristics
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written, and verbal communication
- Strong presentation skills