Manager Finance

Circle K; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K Business Centre India is seeking a Finance Controller to oversee corporate finance, accounting, taxation, and reporting for the Indian subsidiary. The role provides leadership to the CKBCI finance team and ensures compliance with Indian regulations, IFRS guidelines, and group policies.

You will drive internal controls, liaise with auditors and tax authorities, and coordinate with global finance teams to deliver accurate financial reporting and risk management for CKBCI.

Qualifications

• 8+ years Indian corporate finance experience with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.
• MBA in Finance desirable.
• Graduation in Commerce.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CKBCI's corporate finance, in-country accounting, taxation and reporting for India subsidiary.
• Provide leadership to the CKBCI finance team and ensure financial integrity.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and tax computations (GST, income tax).
• Develop and implement internal control policies and procedures.
• Manage budgeting, capex, and financial planning processes.
• Build a high-performing finance team and align with global finance operations.

Skills

People management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.Com

MBA in Finance

Job description

Job Description

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ACT) is a global Fortune 200 company (https://corpo.couche-tard.com/en/). A leader in the convenience store and fuel space, it has footprints across 31 countries and territories. ACT's India entity, i.e., Circle K Business Centre India (CKBCI), is a wholly owned subsidiary and an integrated center, collaborating with our international teams supporting the delivery of ACT's global business operations.

About the role

The incumbent will be accountable and responsible for overseeing all CKBCI entity’s corporate finance, in‑country accounting, taxation, and reporting activities for the Indian subsidiary and providing leadership and direction to the CKBCI finance team. The successful candidate will act as a finance controller to the India Centre to provide leadership and ensure compliance in all finance‑related aspects with the highest levels of integrity. He/She will support the development of internal control policies and procedures for financial operations and financial risk management.

Roles & Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

• Manage operational issues and challenges faced by the team and ensure close dialog with Service Receiver (Circle K Business Units and Reporting department in Headquarters, Laval) and various stakeholders in Europe and North America
• Implement and secure delivery by relevant group accounting policies and, where relevant, according to LGAAP
• Ensure timely and accurate accounting and reporting in accordance with Group deadlines and guidelines for CKBCI
• Ensure compliance with internal controls for CKBCI in accordance with the Company guidelines
• Drive process improvements, quality and standardization efforts for accounting and financial reporting processes
• Communicate with and give accounting support to other functions in CKBCI
• Coordinate internal and external audits to ensure timely completion
• Review and approve tax computations (income tax, GST)
• Appear for hearings along with consultants, if required
• Review and approve yearly LLP return filings and other filings as per Indian legislation requirements
• Review and approve payments and act as signing authority
• Develop and maintain a motivated and high-performing team
• Manage team operational planning, staffing requirements, recruitment process and goal setting / feedback (P@CK)
• Other duties as instructed by direct superior

Governance and Compliance

• Implement effective governance mechanisms within the in-country finance function and other support functions

Stakeholder Management

• Effectively communicate and manage strong relationships with internal stakeholders—local and global
• Promote partnership ecosystem with external stakeholders (auditors, tax and regulatory authorities, local authorities, payroll providers, etc.) to deliver operational excellence

Job Requirements

Education

• Graduation in Commerce
• MBA in Finance desirable

Relevant Experience

• 8+ years of Indian corporate finance experience with at least 3+ years in a leadership role

Behavioural Skills

• People and Stakeholder Management
• Keen analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, hands-on strategic thinker
• Strategic and organizational leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge

• India Corporate Finance
• India Finance Processes and tax regulations
• Regulatory framework, accounting standards, taxation laws and guidelines from an Indian and IFRS perspective
• Process optimization and continuous improvement

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