Chartered Accountant

Ola Electric; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ola Electric is seeking an experienced Chartered Accountant to lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance analysis from Bengaluru. You will build robust financial models and present to senior stakeholders, enabling data-driven decisions.

You will own close processes, ensure Ind-AS compliance, support audits, and partner with business units to drive cost efficiency, profitability insights, and automation initiatives across the finance function.

Qualifications

• CA with 14 years post-qualification experience.
• 60% aggregate marks in CA Final (both groups).
• Experience in FP&A, management accounting, and business finance.
• Big 4 / mid-tier audit background with industry transition is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting cycles and monthly financial performance analysis.
• Prepare variance analysis reports and management decks for senior stakeholders.
• Build financial models for scenario planning and business cases.
• Own month-end and year-end close, including journals and reconciliations.
• Ensure Ind-AS compliance and stay updated on regulatory changes.
• Lead or co-lead audits; manage auditor queries and documentation.
• Partner with business units to analyse costs, revenues and profitability drivers.
• Develop dashboards and KPI trackers to support leadership decisions.
• Identify risks and provide actionable insights on financial performance.
• Drive treasury processes, cash flow monitoring, and internal controls improvements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Management reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

14 years post-qualification experience

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle ERP

Tally ERP

MIS reporting tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Financial Planning & Reporting

• Lead budgeting, forecasting cycles, and monthly financial performance analysis with minimal supervision.
• Prepare and present variance analysis reports and management reporting decks to senior stakeholders.
• Build and maintain financial models for scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and business cases.

Accounting & Compliance

• Own month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Ensure compliance with Ind-AS / applicable accounting standards; stay current on regulatory changes.
• Lead or co-lead audit preparation, manage auditor queries, and maintain robust documentation.

Business Partnering & Analysis

• Partner with business units to analyse costs, revenues, profitability drivers, and operational efficiencies.
• Develop dashboards, KPI trackers, and data packs to support leadership decision-making.
• Provide actionable insights on financial performance and flag risks proactively.

Treasury & Controls

• Manage cash flow monitoring, banking coordination, and treasury documentation.
• Conduct process reviews, identify control gaps, and support internal audit activities.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives within the finance function.

Key Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 14 years of post-qualification experience.
• Minimum 60% aggregate marks in CA Final (both groups) - mandatory.
• Prior experience in industry finance roles (FP&A, management accounting, business finance) preferred; Big 4 / mid-tier audit firm background with industry transition also considered.

Technical Skills

• Strong grasp of financial statements, Ind-AS, and accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel proficiency: pivot tables, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, financial modelling, large dataset handling.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Tally or equivalent) and MIS reporting tools.
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.

Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management - able to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
• Proactive, ownership-driven mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.