Financial Controller

Suvitt Service Solutions; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Suvitt Service Solutions is seeking a Finance Controller to oversee day-to-day finance operations for a dedicated UK and Dubai client engagement, based in India's Gurugram office. You’ll manage accounts, close books, and ensure accurate financial reporting across jurisdictions.

The role requires UK GAAP/IFRS knowledge and UAE VAT/corporate tax familiarity, with multi-currency coordination across GBP, AED, and INR. Strong Excel and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting; MBA Finance or semi-qualified CA/CMA preferred.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in finance and accounts.
• Knowledge of UK VAT, HMRC compliance, UK GAAP / IFRS, and UAE VAT/corporate tax.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Xero/QuickBooks/Sage/SAP) and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations: AP, AR, GL.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, BS, Cash Flow).
• Ensure timely book-closing and variance analyses.
• Coordinate with auditors in UK and Dubai for audits.
• Reconcile multi-currency ledgers across GBP, AED, INR.
• Ensure statutory compliance in UK and UAE jurisdictions.

Skills

MS Excel

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time zone coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

B.Com / M.Com

MBA Finance or CA / CMA (preferred)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

SAP

Job description

Job Description: Finance Controller (UK & Dubai Client Engagement)

Experience Required: 24 Years

Department: Finance & Accounts

Location: India Office (Gurugram)

Engagement: Dedicated client project — United Kingdom and Dubai

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Controller to manage day-to-day finance and accounting operations for a client engagement covering the United Kingdom and Dubai, while based out of our India office. This is a dedicated project role: the primary focus will be a single client group whose operations span the UK and the UAE. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and UK and UAE statutory compliance, with the ability to ensure accuracy and efficiency across financial processes and work effectively with client stakeholders in both jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries
• Prepare and finalise monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Ensure timely and accurate book-closing activities
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Handle statutory compliance across both jurisdictions, including UK VAT returns, HMRC filings and Companies House requirements, and UAE VAT / corporate tax filings with the Federal Tax Authority, alongside other applicable regulatory submissions
• Coordinate with the client’s internal and external auditors in the UK and Dubai for audit completion
• Reconcile bank statements, vendor accounts, and inter-company transactions across currencies (GBP, AED, INR), where required
• Maintain proper documentation and internal controls over financial transactions
• Assist in cash flow management and working capital monitoring across the client’s UK and Dubai operations
• Liaise with banks, vendors, HMRC, the UAE Federal Tax Authority, free zone authorities and other stakeholders as required
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP / IFRS accounting standards
• Coordinate effectively with client teams in the UK and Dubai, adjusting for time-zone overlap

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting (B.Com / M.Com); MBA Finance or semi-qualified CA / CMA preferred
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in finance and accounts
• Good understanding of finance and accounting principles, financial statements, and reporting
• Working knowledge of UK VAT, HMRC compliance, UK GAAP / IFRS, and an awareness of UAE VAT and corporate tax (or a strong willingness and ability to learn UK and UAE-specific regulations)
• Proficiency in accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, or similar ERP systems commonly used in UK and UAE finance functions)
• Strong command of MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, financial modelling basics)
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (for regular interaction with client stakeholders in the UK and Dubai)
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines across time zones

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience working with UK or Middle East-based clients, KPOs, or captive finance teams
• Experience in month-end / year-end closing processes
• Exposure to audit coordination (statutory / internal)
• Familiarity with multi-currency accounting (GBP, AED, INR)
• Prior experience in a similar industry (if applicable)