Guitcom – Finance Controller Guitcom Consulting

The Corporate Institute; Mysuru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Mysuru seeks an experienced Finance Leader to safeguard accounting operations, ensure compliance with statutes, and support business decisions.

You will oversee accounting, book close, invoicing, treasury, tax compliance, audits and team management, with CA qualification and 10–15 years of experience.

Qualifications

• CA preferred; MBA or equivalent considered.
• 10–15 years of accounting and finance operations experience.
• Experience managing accounting operations, compliance, audits and treasury activities.
• Experience supervising finance team.
• Experience in KPO/ITES/BPM or services environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and finance operations.
• Ensure finance processes are followed consistently across the organisation.
• Review and maintain financial controls over accounting, payments and reporting.
• Ensure transactions are recorded accurately with proper documentation.
• Maintain finance policies, procedures and process notes.
• Support changes to finance processes as required.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly and annual book close activities.
• Review journal entries, account schedules and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate intercompany accounting and reconciliations where applicable.
• Oversee customer invoicing and manage receivables aging.
• Oversee vendor payments and ensure timely settlement of invoices.
• Manage day-to-day banking activities and cash balances.
• Coordinate statutory audits and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Lead and develop the finance team.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial controls

GST & tax

ERP software

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

MBA or Master’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Role Overview:

The position plays a key role in maintaining a controlled finance environment that supports business operations while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Finance Operations:

• Oversee day to day accounting and finance operations.
• Ensure finance processes are followed consistently across the organisation.
• Review and maintain financial controls over accounting, payments and reporting activities.
• Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Maintain finance policies, procedures and process notes.
• Support implementation of changes to finance processes where required.

Accounting & Book Close:

• Ensure timely completion of monthly, quarterly and annual book close activities.
• Review journal entries, account schedules and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure accruals, provisions, prepayments, depreciation and other period end adjustments are recorded correctly.
• Review general ledger balances and investigate unusual items.
• Ensure fixed asset records are maintained accurately.
• Coordinate intercompany accounting and reconciliations where applicable.
• Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

Invoicing, Receivables and Payables:

• Oversee customer invoicing activities and ensure invoices are issued accurately and on time.
• Monitor receivables ageing and follow up on overdue balances with relevant stakeholders.
• Review credit notes and invoice adjustments.
• Oversee vendor payments and ensure compliance with delegated approval requirements.
• Monitor outstanding payables and ensure timely settlement of approved invoices.

Treasury and Banking:

• Manage day to day banking activities.
• Maintain relationships with banks and other external stakeholders.
• Monitor cash balances and planned payment requirements.
• Review payment runs and fund transfers.
• Coordinate opening and closure of bank accounts as required.
• Maintain records relating to bank guarantees and other banking facilities.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with applicable provisions of the Companies Act and other regulatory requirements.
• Oversee GST, TDS, income tax and related statutory compliance activities.
• Ensure statutory filings are completed within prescribed timelines.
• Maintain statutory records and supporting documentation.
• Work with external consultants where required on regulatory matters.

Audit Support:

• Coordinate statutory audits, tax audits and internal audits.
• Provide information and schedules requested by auditors.
• Track audit observations and support closure of agreed action items.
• Ensure records are available and organised for audit purposes.
• Liaise with auditors, advisors and regulatory authorities as required.

Team Management:

• Supervise the finance and accounting team.
• Review work performed by team members and provide guidance where required.
• Allocate responsibilities and monitor completion of routine finance activities.
• Support training of new team members on finance processes and controls.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred.
• MBA or other Master’s degree or other professional qualifications may be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

• 10 – 15 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance operations.
• Experience in a KPO, ITES, BPM or services environment would be preferred.
• Experience managing accounting operations, compliance, audits and treasury activities.
• Experience supervising finance team.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Knowledge of GST, TDS, corporate taxation and statutory compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.