Manager - India Controller

Godrej Industries Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity support

Paternity support

Adoption support

Health insurance

Flexible work options

Job summary

Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) in India is seeking a Chartered Accountant with 3-4 years of experience to lead financial controlling, statutory reporting, governance and compliance for GCPL India and its subsidiaries.

You will oversee month-end closes, TB accuracy, MIS, standalone financial statements, audits, and BRSR disclosures. The role also covers intercompany, RPT disclosures and process improvements across controls and automation.

Qualifications

• CA with 3-4 years of experience in finance controlling and reporting.
• 1-2 years of experience in controlling in India headquartered listed entity (not Shared Services).
• Big 4 audit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes with timely financial close.
• Review Trial Balance for accuracy and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review MIS and standalone financial statements as per Ind AS and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate statutory audits and ITAC audits across entities; resolve audit observations.
• Manage disclosures for Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) and related accounting entries.
• Monitor working capital, intercompany balances and export receivables; manage RPT disclosures.
• Ensure MSME reporting and other statutory reporting obligations.

Skills

Ind AS

Advanced Excel

SAP

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Regulatory reporting

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

About Godrej Industries Limited and Associate Companies (GILAC)

GILAC is a holding company of the Godrej Group. We have significant interests in consumer goods, real estate, agriculture, chemicals, and financial services through our subsidiary and associate companies, across 18 countries.

https://www.godrejindustries.com/

About Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL)

Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company. As part of the over 125-year young Godrej Group, we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust, integrity, and respect for others. At the same time, we are growing fast and have exciting, ambitious aspirations.

Today, our Group enjoys the patronage of 1.2 billion consumers globally, across different businesses. We rank among the largest Household Insecticide and Hair Care players in emerging markets. In Household Insecticides, we are the leader in India, the second largest player in Indonesia and are expanding our footprint in Africa. We are the leader in serving the Hair Care needs of women of African descent, the number one player in Hair Colour in India and Sub-Saharan Africa, and among the leading players in Latin America. We rank number two in Soaps in India and are the number one player in Air Fresheners and Wet Tissues in Indonesia.

But for us, it is very important that besides our strong financial performance and innovative, much-loved products, we remain a good company. Approximately 23 per cent of the promoter holding in our Group is held in trusts that invest in the environment, health, and education. We are also bringing together our passion and purpose to make a difference through our 'Good & Green' approach to create a more inclusive and greener India.

At the heart of all of this is our talented team. We take much pride in fostering an inspiring workplace, with an agile and high-performance culture. We are also deeply committed to recognizing and valuing diversity across our teams.

https://www.godrejcp.com/

About the Role

To lead financial controlling, statutory reporting, governance, and compliance activities for GCPL India(Listed entity) and its wholly owned Indian subsidiaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close activities, ensuring timely and accurate closure of books of accounts.
• Review Trial Balance and ensure accuracy of accounting records and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review management information reports (MIS)
• Preparation and review of standalone financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with Ind AS and statutory requirements.
• Lead the closure of statutory audits and ITAC audits across legal entities and ensure timely resolution of audit observations.
• Managing the preparation, review, and accuracy of financial indicators and disclosures for Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)
• Review and account for complex accounting transactions including PLVR, Structured Financing, ESOP, Expected Credit Loss (ECL), impairment assessment, and other significant accounting entries.
• Monitor and review working capital, intercompany balances, and export receivables.
• Manage Related Party Transaction (RPT) compliances and disclosures.
• Review contingent liability assessments, including indirect tax matters, and ensure appropriate financial statement disclosures.
• Coordinate actuarial valuations and accounting for employee benefit obligations.
• Ensure compliance with MSME reporting requirements and other statutory reporting obligations.
• Provide day-to-day accounting guidance on Ind AS, regulatory requirements, and complex business transactions.
• Drive continuous process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and support automation initiatives within the Controlling function.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, auditors, tax teams, and business functions to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Qualification & Experience

• Chartered Accountant with 3-4 years of experience
• Atleast 1-2 year of relevant experience in controlling in India headquartered listed entity ( Not Shared Services)
• Candidates with prior Big 4 audit experience will be preferred

Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of Ind AS, Schedule III, Companies Act, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience in statutory audits, internal controls, and financial governance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modelling skills.
• Proficiency in SAP, Advanced Excel, and reporting tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and project coordination skills.

Work Experience

2-4 years

Benefits

Be an equal parent

• Maternity support, including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines, and flexible work options on return
• Paternity support, including paid leave
• New mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel
• Adoption support; gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver, with paid leave options

No place for discrimination at Godrej

• Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy
• Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses
• Gender transition support

We Are Selfish About Your Wellness

• Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options
• Uncapped sick leave
• Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

• Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements
• Performance-based earning opportunities

https://www.godrejcareers.com/benefits/

An Inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

We look forward to meeting you.