Financial Controller

BCforward; Delhi; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead financial health and accounting for India operations. You will manage India financials, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and provide strategic financial analysis for decision-making.

The role combines individual contribution with people management, reporting to the ENGINE Finance and Tax Head, and working with accounting partners, service centers, and the Corporate Accounting Group.

Qualifications

• CA certification is required; CA inter MBA preferred as a later preference.
• GCC experience is mandatory; Big4 background preferred but GCC must be present.
• Indirect tax focus with direct tax knowledge (Income tax and transfer pricing).
• 7–9 years of controllership experience in a multinational enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Oversee India financials and accounting processes; ensure accurate reporting.
• Implement and maintain internal controls; perform SOX testing and internal audits.
• Coordinate with external auditors and government agencies for audits.
• Manage treasury, cash flow, and cross-border transactions; monitor ECB compliance.
• Ensure regulatory filings and compliance under GST, PF, PT, Bonus Act and Company Law.

Skills

GCC experience

Indirect tax focus

Direct tax knowledge

Audit coordination

Financial reporting

MS Office proficiency

Education

CA certification

CA inter MBA (preferred)

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

The Financial Controller is responsible for the overall financial health of the company by managing all accounting functions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, producing accurate financial reports, and providing strategic financial analysis to support business decision-making.
This role combines individual contributions with people management responsibilities and reports to the ENGINE Finance and Tax Head. The Controller collaborates closely with accounting partners, centralized service centers, and the Corporate Accounting Group.

• Financial Accounting: - Oversee the accurate and timely preparation for India Financials - Implementation and maintenance of accounting systems and software Internal Controls: - Ensure compliance with Corporate Internal Controls, SOX testing, DOA and Internal audit - Ensure all relevant internal controls are in place and observed by all employees and business units. Communicate updates on Compliance policies and procedures to employees - Understand and provide guidance on Compliance policies and procedures Audit Co-ordination: - Act as the main point of contact of external auditors and government agency representatives for the audit of ENGINE books - Address corporate audit requirements - Perform other activities as may be required by Corporate Audit Treasury: - Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed - Support on cross-border transactions; urgent payments - Ensure ECB Compliances Compliances: - Monitor financial compliances and various regulatory filings required under applicable acts: STPI, GST, PF, PT, Bonus act, Company Law etc. - Provide policy guidance: Travel, Leaves, Credit cards etc.
• Act as the main point of contact for the Procurement and Facilities team, providing guidance on compliance requirements for contracting parties and addressing concerns on corporate procurement policies. Provide guidance on contract thresholds and recommend remedial actions as necessary.
• Maintain good working relations and liaise, when necessary, with appropriate government agencies and other external parties regarding audit, compliance, and advancing the business interests of ENGINE.

7-9 years of controllership experience working in multi-national enterprise
Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or a related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Communication

• Excellent communication required

Job stability

• required

Skillset

• CA is a must, CA inter MBA are all last preference, GCC exp is 100% required (core Big4 will also not work, GCC must be there), Indirect tax focuses, but direct tax knowledge is required (Income tax and transfer pricing)

Yrs of exp

• CA + 6 yrs minimum (excluding articleship).