Career Launcher – Financial Controller

CL Educate Ltd.; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational company in Delhi is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to manage all aspects of financial management, including reporting, budgeting, and internal controls. The ideal candidate should have a strong accounting background, advanced degree, and CPA or CMA certification preferred. This role offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to lead a dedicated finance team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience.
• Proven working experience as a Financial Controller.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies.

Skills

Financial management

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Budget preparation

Risk management

Education

Advanced degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA preferred

Job description

Job brief:

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller, or Comptroller, to undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. Finance Controller responsibilities will also include financial risk management.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Additional controller duties as necessary

Requirements and skills:

• Proven working experience as a Financial Controller
• 4+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• Advanced degree in Accounting
• CPA or CMA preferred
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process