Finance Controller- Assistant Vice President

Theapexgroup; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Apex Group is seeking a dynamic Finance Controller in Pune to manage daily accounting operations and month-end close. You will ensure audit-ready financials, build strong controls, and drive process improvements in a fast-growing organization.

Key responsibilities include month-end close, reconciliations, AP/AR oversight, IFRS/US GAAP compliance, and financial reporting. You will also lead finance transformation initiatives and ERP upgrades to enhance data integrity.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA/CPA/ACCA with strong accounting and finance background.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance controllership, financial reporting and compliance.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and/or Ind AS and financial reporting standards; experience in audits, taxation and regulatory reporting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Exposure to ERP systems such as Workday, SAP, Oracle or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close, reconciliations, general ledger accuracy and financial reporting.
• Oversee AP/AR, payroll coordination, cash flow monitoring and working capital management.
• Ensure IFRS, US GAAP and local statutory compliance where applicable.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets and management reports.
• Develop and document financial policies, internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Coordinate internal and external audit readiness and regulatory filings.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities across accounting workflows.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives, including ERP upgrades and systems implementations.
• Maintain and optimize financial systems for data integrity and scalable processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Large dataset handling

Financial modelling

Education

CA/CPA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Workday

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Power Platform

Power Query

Macros/VBA

Advanced Excel

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.

Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Job Description

We are looking for dynamic and details oriented Finance Controller who will be responsible for managing all day‑to‑day accounting operations and month end close. The role will ensure audit-ready financials while building strong processes and internal controls in fast-growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Accounting & Controlling: Manage month‑end close , reconciliations, general ledger accuracy, and financial reporting.
• Oversee AP/AR , payroll coordination, cash flow monitoring, and working capital management.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, and local statutory requirements where applicable.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, and management reports to support decision‑making.
• Audit, Controls & Compliance: Develop and document financial policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
• Coordinate internal and external audit readiness and ensure timely completion. Oversee tax compliance, VAT/GST filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Tech‑Savvy / Digital Finance Responsibilities: Identify and implement automation opportunities across accounting workflows.
• Support or lead finance transformation initiatives, including ERP upgrades and specialized systems implementation.
• Maintain and optimize financial systems, ensuring data integrity and scalable processes.
• Own accounting processes and drive improvements/automation

What we are looking For :

Core/Must-Have skills :

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or ACCA with strong academic background in accounting and finance.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance controllership, financial reporting and compliance.
• Strong understanding of IFRS (preferred) and/or Ind AS and financial reporting standards along with hands on experience in audits, taxation and regulatory reporting.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to handle large datasets efficiently
• Financials modelling and structured workbook design
• Exposure to ERP systems (such as Workday, SAP, Oracle or similar platforms)

Advanced/Good-to-Have skills :

• Power Query (data extraction, transformation, automation)
• Power Platform, Power BI, , Power Automate, Power App (data modeling relationships, DAX basics)
• Macros/VBA for process automation