Financial Controller

JD for Position: Finance Controller

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Experience Required: 10+ years

Location: Corporate Office Hyderabad

Position Overview:

The Finance Controller will be the key custodian of the organizations financial integrity, responsible for building a robust framework of internal controls, compliance, and risk management. This role emphasizes governance, transparency, and assurance across all financial and operational processes. The incumbent will lead initiatives to ensure adherence to statutory requirements, internal policies, and ethical standards, thereby reinforcing the companys culture of financial discipline and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Internal Controls & Governance

• Design, implement, and strengthen internal control systems across all financial and operational processes.
• Conduct periodic control testing and reviews to assess adequacy and effectiveness.
• Identify control gaps, propose corrective actions, and track closure.
• Ensure effective segregation of duties, authorization hierarchies, and documentation standards.
• Develop, update, and enforce financial policies, procedures, and best practices.

2. Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements (Companies Act, GST, Income Tax, TDS, PF, ESI, etc.).
• Monitor adherence to internal accounting standards, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate with legal, secretarial, and external agencies for seamless statutory compliance.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and proactively implement required process modifications.

3. Risk Management

• Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive Risk Control Matrix (RCM) to monitor key risks and control effectiveness.
• Conduct regular risk review sessions with business and functional heads.
• Ensure adequate insurance coverage and other financial safeguards to support business continuity.

4. Process Review & Continuous Improvement

• Review and streamline end-to-end financial processes (Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Inventory,Payroll etc.) to enhance control, efficiency, and compliance.
• Standardize and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all functions.
• Drive automation and digital initiatives to minimize manual errors and improve accuracy.
• Partner with business and plant teams to embed best practices in process governance and cost control.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement practical, sustainable solutions.

5. Audit & Assurance

• Lead coordination for internal, statutory, and tax audits.
• Conduct internal assurance reviews to validate the accuracy of financial data and adherence to controls.
• Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Liaise with auditors to maintain transparency and strengthen confidence in financial systems.
• Conduct periodic awareness and training programs on internal controls, risk, and compliance for employees.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / Cost Accountant (ICWA/CMA) / Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred.
• 10 to 12 years of progressive experience in finance, internal control, or audit rolespreferably within manufacturing, agribusiness, or feed industry.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit frameworks, compliance regulations, and financial control systems.
• Hands-on experience working in ERP environments and automating control processes.

Key Competencies:

• High integrity and ethical judgment.
• Strong understanding of control frameworks, compliance laws, and governance.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify risks and design practical, implementable control solutions.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proactive, disciplined, and detail-oriented professional with a focus on continuous improvement.