Finance Controller | CA | Startup

About Company: The company operates in the financial technology industry, providing digital solutions that simplify and streamline international payment processes for businesses and professionals.

Job Description:

1. Monthly Close & Accounting Governance:

• Own and drive the monthly close calendar for India and global entities
• Review outsourced accounting entries for accuracy, completeness, and cut-off
• Ensure adherence to close timelines; escalate delays or gaps proactively
• Prepare quarterly consolidated financial statements
• Manage Accrual vs Cash P&L
• Draft and review accounting memos for non-routine / judgmental items
• Ensure adherence to transfer pricing policies
• Manage multi-entity readiness including:
• Intercompany accounting & reconciliations
• Cost allocations and cross-charges
• Consolidation preparedness (data, mappings, eliminations)

2. Reconciliations & Transaction Controls:

• Setting up the reconciliations process and own the outcome
• Track and resolve reconciling items within defined SLAs

3. Statutory, Tax & Regulatory Compliances:

• Own end-to-end compliances across India and global entities
• Ensure adherence to Tax laws, Companies Act, and payments regulations (PA-CB)
• Maintain and track a centralized compliance calendar across jurisdictions
• Ensure timely filings with zero compliance lapses or penalties

4. Audit Readiness & External Audit Management:

• Maintain continuous audit readiness (not just year-end)
• Act as the primary SPOC for auditors and drive timely closure of audit queries

5. Internal Controls & Risk Management:

• Strengthen and enforce internal control frameworks
• Support IFC/RCM documentation and testing readiness
• Drive process improvements across payments, vendors, revenue, BRS, etc.

6. Outsourced Accounting & Vendor Management:

• Coordinate with external accounting firms across geographies
• Enforce SLAs on timeliness, quality, and documentation hygiene
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement in outputs

7. Process Building & Automation:

• Design and implement scalable finance processes and internal control frameworks to support multi-entity, cross-border operations and rapid business growth
• Drive automation across accounting and finance workflows (month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, AP/AR) to improve accuracy, reduce manual dependency, and shorten closing timelines
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize finance systems and tools to enable real-time reporting, process standardization, and audit-ready documentation

8. Financial Reporting & MIS:

• Prepare monthly MIS, variance analysis, and management reporting packs
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with data accuracy and insights
• Analyze revenue, costs, and unit economics to highlight financial risks and opportunities

9. Cash Flow & Treasury Support:

• Assist in cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Monitor liquidity across entities and optimize fund movements
• Support banking relationships and treasury documentation

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
• 46 years of post-qualification experience in controllership, accounting, or audit
• Fintech/payments industry experience preferred
• Strong ownership of month-end close, reconciliations, and audit readiness
• Experience working with outsourced accounting teams is a strong plus
• Comfortable with Zoho Books/Xero/ERP systems
• Experience in fast-growing startup environments is a plus

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Prefers review, reconciliation, validation, and sign-off over data entry
• Operates with strong close discipline: checklists, timelines, and exception tracking
• High-integrity operator who can push back on weak documentation or approvals
• Process-oriented with strong control and audit mindset
• Comfortable with fintech/payment complexities (settlements, multi-bank flows, regulatory expectations)
• Capable of managing a team and ensuring timely, accurate finance outcome