Finance Controller

Adani Ports and SEZ; Puducherry; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Ports and SEZ is seeking a senior finance professional to oversee budgeting, financial planning & analysis, accounting, and treasury management at our port. You will work with business teams on CAPEX decisions and ensure timely MIS reporting and statutory compliance.

The role emphasizes strong internal controls, cash flow optimization, and coordination of audits. A track record in large, complex organizations is essential to drive performance and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Finance & Accounts.
• Experience in managing finance operations in a large and complex organization.
• Expertise in financial statement preparation, balance sheet finalization, and statutory audits.
• Experience in audits, compliance, and financial controls in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, financial planning & analysis, accounting, treasury management, and working capital optimization.
• Monitor monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance; analyze variances and recommend actions.
• Support CAPEX investment decisions through financial analysis with business teams.
• Ensure MIS reports are prepared accurately and reviewed with stakeholders.
• Lead the preparation and review of financial statements and statutory audits.
• Analyze expenses and receivables to improve efficiency and cash flow.
• Manage cash flow planning and short-term investments decisions.
• Ensure adherence to internal audit recommendations and strengthen controls.
• Drive timely statutory audits and address audit observations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements such as service tax and EPCG obligations.
• Lead team development through communication, coaching and mentoring.
• Stay updated with finance and technology trends and implement best practices.

Skills

Financial planning & analysis

Budgeting

Management accounting

Cash flow management

MIS reporting

Audits

Internal controls

Statutory compliance

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Job description

The role is responsible for overseeing all finance-related activities at the Port, including budgeting, financial planning & analysis, accounting, treasury management, working capital optimization, receivables management, financial reporting, audits, and ensuring adherence to statutory compliances.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Drive the preparation, finalization, and approval of annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets, along with periodic reviews.
• Monitor and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance (revenue, costs, and profitability), identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with business teams in evaluating and supporting CAPEX investment decisions through financial analysis.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of Management Information System (MIS) reports and facilitate review discussions with stakeholders.
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct detailed analysis of expenses and receivables, and suggest measures to improve efficiency and cash flow.
• Manage cash flow planning and take decisions related to short-term investments.
• Ensure adherence to internal audit recommendations and continuously strengthen internal controls.
• Lead and ensure timely completion of statutory audits, including closure of audit observations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory requirements such as Service Tax, EPCG obligations, and other regulatory mandates.
• Drive team performance through effective communication, coaching, and development initiatives.
• Stay updated with evolving trends and advancements in finance and technology, and implement best practices within the function.

Qualifications and Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Finance & Accounts
• Proven experience managing finance operations in a large and complex organization
• Strong expertise in financial statement preparation, balance sheet finalization, and statutory audits
• Experience in handling audits, compliance, and financial controls in a structured environment