Finance Controller – CA Corenza

The Corporate Institute; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Bengaluru seeks an experienced finance leader to manage end-to-end accounting, budgeting, and compliance functions. You will oversee financial reporting, MIS, and process improvements while partnering with management to drive growth.

Ideal candidates have CA with possible CMA/MBA Finance, strong Indian tax knowledge, and hands-on experience with ERP/Tally and Excel. A dynamic, fast-paced environment awaits.

Qualifications

• CA preferred.
• CMA or MBA (Finance) may also be considered.
• Strong understanding of Indian accounting standards, taxation, and corporate finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate bookkeeping and maintenance of financial records.
• Monitor financial performance and present MIS reports to management.
• Analyse financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting exercises.
• Monitor budget utilization and variance analysis.
• Support strategic financial planning and growth initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, and other regulations.
• Coordinate with auditors, bankers, consultants, and regulators.
• Establish and strengthen internal controls and financial governance processes.
• Manage statutory, internal, and tax audits.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements.
• Manage banking relationships and credit facilities.
• Optimize receivables, payables, and inventory-related processes.
• Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team.
• Drive automation and process improvements.
• Develop financial policies and SOPs to improve efficiency.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Internal controls

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

CMA

MBA (Finance)

Tools

Tally

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management & Reporting:

• Manage end-to-end accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate bookkeeping and maintenance of financial records.
• Monitor financial performance and present MIS reports to management.
• Analyse financial data and provide actionable insights.

2. Budgeting & Planning:

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting exercises.
• Monitor budget utilization and variance analysis.
• Support strategic financial planning and growth initiatives.

3. Compliance & Control:

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with auditors, bankers, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Establish and strengthen internal controls and financial governance processes.
• Manage statutory, internal, and tax audits.

4. Cash Flow & Treasury Management:

• Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements.
• Manage banking relationships and credit facilities.
• Optimize receivables, payables, and inventory-related financial processes.

5. Team & Process Management:

• Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team.
• Drive automation and process improvements.
• Develop financial policies and SOPs to improve efficiency.

Qualifications:

• CA (Chartered Accountant) preferred.
• CMA or MBA (Finance) may also be considered.
• Strong understanding of Indian accounting standards, taxation, and corporate finance.

Experience:

• 3 – 8 years of relevant experience in Finance, Accounts, and Controlling.
• Experience in manufacturing, technology, engineering, or industrial sectors preferred.
• Experience managing audits, banking relationships, and compliance functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong financial analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Proficiency in Tally, ERP systems, and Advanced Excel.
• Knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax, and statutory compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced growth environment.