Assistant Financial Controller

AccorCorpo; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Accorcorpo in India is seeking a CA-qualified Finance & Accounts leader to support the Director of Finance - Corporate & Reporting. You will ensure robust internal controls, statutory compliance, accurate reporting and efficient treasury operations across Accor India & South Asia.

You will oversee audits, working capital management, bank relations, and corporate restructuring while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and accounting standards.

Qualifications

• CA qualification is mandatory.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts.
• Hospitality industry or multi-entity experience is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of Ind AS, especially Ind AS 115.
• Good knowledge of Companies Act, Income Tax and GST.
• Experience in banking operations, treasury management and cross-border payments.
• Understanding of books-versus-tax reconciliations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate statutory financial statements.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in financial reporting.
• Oversee internal financial controls and audit observations closure.
• Monitor receivables, working capital and DSO metrics.
• Coordinate statutory and tax audits, respond to queries.
• Manage banking and treasury activities via Kyriba; cross-border payments.
• Support corporate restructuring and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor cash balances and optimize deployment of surplus funds.
• Support CSR expenditure monitoring and other finance needs.

Education

CA qualification

Tools

SunSystems

Kyriba

Job description

Job Purpose

To support the Director of Finance - Corporate & Reporting in ensuring effective financial control, statutory compliance, accurate financial reporting and efficient treasury operations across Accor India & South Asia. The role will be responsible for maintaining robust internal financial controls, overseeing statutory and tax audit requirements, monitoring receivables and working capital, managing banking and treasury activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Statutory Compliance

Prepare and coordinate statutory financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Ensure accuracy and consistency in financial accounting and reporting.

Support compliance with applicable Companies Act requirements.

Internal Financial Controls

Monitor and strengthen Internal Financial Controls (IFC).

Identify control gaps and coordinate timely closure of audit observations.

Ensure adherence to established financial policies and procedures.

Receivables & Working Capital Management

Prepare periodic financial summaries covering ageing, Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and revenue movements.

Monitor receivables and support initiatives to improve working capital efficiency.

Audit Management

Coordinate statutory audits and tax audits.

Prepare audit schedules, respond to auditor queries and facilitate timely completion of audit requirements.

Banking & Payment Management

Manage routine banking and payment activities through Kyriba.

Coordinate domestic and cross-border payments.

Ensure compliance with applicable banking and foreign exchange regulations, including EDF/IDF requirements.

Corporate Restructuring

Support financial and accounting activities relating to corporate restructuring.

Ensure adherence to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

Treasury Management

Monitor cash balances and coordinate with banking partners.

Support effective deployment of surplus funds to optimise returns.

Other Responsibilities

Support CSR expenditure monitoring, miscellaneous financial matters and other corporate finance requirements.

Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the reporting manager.

Qualifications

Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.

8-10 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts, preferably in a corporate environment.

Experience in the hospitality industry or a multi-entity organisation will be an advantage.

Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting and applicable Ind AS, particularly Ind AS 115.

Good knowledge of Companies Act, Income Tax and GST regulations.

Working knowledge of banking operations, treasury management, foreign exchange transactions and cross-border payments.

Understanding of books-versus-tax reconciliations.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Working knowledge of SunSystems and Kyriba will be an added advantage.

Strong analytical, reconciliation, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and professional integrity.