Financial Controller

Adani Ports and SEZ; Puducherry; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Ports and SEZ is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, manage the general ledger, close processes, and ensure statutory compliance. The role drives budgeting, forecasting, MIS reporting, profitability analysis, and cash flow management across the organization.

You will guide business partners with financial insights, lead audits and tax filings, strengthen controls, and mentor the finance team while pushing for

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial close processes.
• Monitor compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and statutory requirements.
• Analyze financial results and provide management insights on business performance.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting exercises.
• Monitor budget utilization and identify variances.
• Provide recommendations for cost optimization and financial efficiency.
• Support business heads with financial analysis and decision-making.
• Prepare MIS reports and financial dashboards for management review.
• Conduct profitability analysis, cost control reviews, and business performance assessments.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity requirements.
• Manage banking relationships and financing arrangements.
• Ensure efficient utilization of funds and optimize cash management.
• Ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations.
• Coordinate audits, tax assessments, and statutory filings.
• Liaise with auditors, regulatory authorities, and external consultants.
• Develop and strengthen internal financial controls and governance processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and risk management frameworks.
• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Job description

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial close processes.
• Monitor compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and statutory requirements.
• Analyze financial results and provide management insights on business performance.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting exercises.
• Monitor budget utilization and identify variances.
• Provide recommendations for cost optimization and financial efficiency.

Business Finance & Performance Management

• Support business heads with financial analysis and decision-making.
• Prepare MIS reports and financial dashboards for management review.
• Conduct profitability analysis, cost control reviews, and business performance assessments.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity requirements.
• Manage banking relationships and financing arrangements.
• Ensure efficient utilization of funds and optimize cash management.

Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations.
• Coordinate audits, tax assessments, and statutory filings.
• Liaise with auditors, regulatory authorities, and external consultants.
• Develop and strengthen internal financial controls and governance processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and risk management frameworks.
• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.