Financial Controller

Leading Client; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Client in Kolkata is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee all accounting functions, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide strategic financial analysis. The role combines individual contribution with people management and reports to the ENGINE Finance and Tax Head.

The ideal candidate has 7-9 years of controllership experience in multinational environments, CA qualification, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of controllership experience in multi-national enterprises.
• CA required; CA Inter / MBA considered but lower priority.
• GCC experience is mandatory; Big4 background preferred or acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for India financials.
• Maintain internal controls, ensure compliance with policy, audits, and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate with procurement and facilities for contracts and compliance guidance.
• Act as liaison with external auditors and government agencies during audits.
• Oversee treasury functions, cash flow planning and cross-border payments.

Skills

Communication

Job stability

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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).