Finance Controller -CTC upto 35 LPA

We are currently hiring for a "Finance Controller" with a leading organization based out in Bangalore.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Consolidation:

Lead the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and Management Information Systems (MIS) for India, UK, and US entities, including detailed variance analysis against budget and forecasts.

Perform group-level financial consolidation under IFRS / US GAAP as applicable.

Ensure the accuracy of multi-currency reporting, intercompany reconciliations, and elimination entries.

Manage day-to-day finance operations, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), revenue recognition, reconciliations, and monthly close processes.

Collaborate closely with local finance teams to validate numbers and reporting packs across geographies.

2. Financial Control & Governance:

Own controllership, internal controls, and Sox-style checks suited for a tech-first, regulated environment; design and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies across all geographies.

Develop and strengthen internal controls, overseeing accounting policies aligned with IFRS/GAAP and insurance-specific standards.

Ensure proper revenue recognition, claim provisioning, reserving, and coordination with actuarial teams.

Maintain robust controls over payments, treasury management, and expense approvals.

3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning:

Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and working capital management in partnership with business and product teams.

Drive the annual budgeting exercise for multiple business units and prepare comprehensive financial forecasts, variance analysis, and performance dashboards.

Support management with financial modelling, profitability analysis (product-wise/region-wise), and strategic insights.

4. Taxation & Cross-Border Considerations:

Ensure full statutory and regulatory compliance, including Companies Act, GST, TDS,VAT,SLT, Corporate Tax, audits, and other applicable insurtech/financial-regulatory requirements in India, in coordination with consultants.

Overview direct and indirect tax compliance for India and ensure correct tax treatment for insurance transactions, commissions, claims, and investment income across all jurisdictions (India, UK, US).

5. Audit & Assurance:

Lead external audits across India, UK, and US entities, both on a standalone and consolidated basis.

Manage statutory auditors, internal auditors, and regulatory inspections.

Ensure the timely closure of audit queries and effective implementation of audit recommendations.

6. Cash Flow, Treasury & Investment Oversight:

Monitor cash flow across geographies, optimize working capital, and manage foreign exchange (FX) exposures.

Support investment compliance and investment accounting for insurance portfolios.

Coordinate with banks and financial institutions for treasury operations.

Support the CFO in board/investor reporting, fundraising due diligence, and managing data rooms for current or future equity/debt rounds.

7.Automation & Team Management:

Drive automation of finance functions using ERP/accounting systems, payout and claims tools, and integrations with core insurance/insurtech platforms.

Manage and mentor a small finance and accounts team; foster a strong performance and control culture within the team.

Candidate Profile & Skills:

Experience & Qualifications:

58 years of post-qualification experience in finance, accounting, or controllership, with at least 2 years in a startup or high-growth company (mandatory).

CA (Chartered Accountant) qualification is essential.

Technical Acumen:

Strong command of Indian GAAP/Ind-AS, taxation, and compliance.

Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks across India (IRDAI), UK (FCA/PRA), and US (IRS/GAAP/Statutory rules) is critical.