Finance Controller | CA | Startup

About Company: The company operates in the insurance industry, providing risk management and coverage solutions across a range of sectors.

Job Description:

Financial Reporting & Consolidation:

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements & MIS for India, UK, and US
• Group consolidation under IFRS / US GAAP
• Variance analysis vs budget and forecasts
• Multi-currency reporting, intercompany reconciliations, eliminations
• Ownership of GL, AP, AR, revenue recognition, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Coordination with local finance teams across geographies

Financial Control & Governance:

• Controllership, internal controls, and Sox-style checks
• SOPs and accounting policies across regions
• Revenue recognition, claim provisioning, reserving, actuarial coordination
• Controls over payments, treasury, and expenses

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning:

• Budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and working capital management
• Annual budgets for multiple business units
• Financial models, profitability analysis, and performance dashboards
• Strategic financial support to leadership

Taxation & Compliance:

• Statutory and regulatory compliance (India, UK, US)
• Direct and indirect tax compliance (GST, TDS, VAT, SLT, Corporate Tax)
• Correct tax treatment for insurance transactions, claims, commissions, and investments
• Coordination with tax and compliance consultants

Audit & Assurance:

• External audits across India, UK, and US (standalone & consolidated)
• Managing auditors, internal audits, and regulatory inspections
• Closure of audit issues and implementation of recommendations

Cash Flow, Treasury & Investments:

• Cash flow monitoring and working capital optimization
• FX exposure management
• Treasury operations with banks and institutions
• Support CFO in board/investor reporting and fundraising due diligence

Automation & Team Management:

• Finance process automation using ERP and insurance platforms
• Managing and mentoring the finance team
• Building a strong control and performance culture

Candidate Requirements:

Experience & Qualifications:

• 58 years post-qualification experience
• Minimum 2 years in a startup/high-growth company
• CA qualification mandatory

Technical Skills

• Indian GAAP / Ind-AS, IFRS / US GAAP
• Insurance accounting, claim provisioning, reserving
• Multi-currency consolidation and intercompany accounting
• Regulatory exposure: IRDAI, FCA/PRA, IRS
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets; ERP experience (NetSuite preferred)