Plant Finance Controller Talent People Search

The Corporate Institute; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

TPS is seeking an experienced finance professional to lead cash management, local and import payments, vendor reconciliation, and MIS for a rapidly growing automotive startup in Bengaluru, supported by a dynamic corporate finance team.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of post-qualification experience, with ICWA or MBA in Finance, and strong knowledge of IND AS, IND GAP, and statutory compliance. Manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• ICWA-qualified or MBA in Finance with strong accounting fundamentals.
• 7+ years of post-qualification experience in manufacturing or startups.
• Experience with IND AS, IND GAP and statutory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash funding, utilization, and daily payments; liaise with corporate finance.
• Oversee local payments, vendor reconciliation, and DSO / vendor aging tracking.
• Handle import payments, import document checks, and liaison with banks.
• Prepare MIS for creditors and financial impacts; respond to audit queries.
• Act as Management Representative for ISO audits; maintain SOPs and audit records.

Skills

IND AS

IND GAP

Statutory compliances

Team management

Stakeholder management

Education

ICWA Qualified (Only)

MBA in Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Company Background

A Premier Client of Talent People Search (TPS) is a rapidly expanding automotive company into EV dedicated to revolutionizing the industry through innovation, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to excellence. With a dynamic team of professionals and a passion for driving progress, we aim to redefine the future of mobility and set new standards for performance, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Job Objective & Key Interactions

1. Cash Management:

a) Daily Funding, Its Utilization for Local and Import Payments

– Obtaining of Daily Requirement of Funds, Liaison with Corporate Finance

– Comparison with Actual Payment on Daily basis and Control Actions

b) Cash Flow Projection and Actuals for KNDV

– Monthly projection of cash flow for Direct Material Vendor Payment, comparison with Actual on weekly basis and necessary action accordingly

– Co-ordination with Sector Accounts or other departments

2. Local Payments and Creditors :-

a) Payment Activity

– Daily Payment Processing from SAP

– Liaison with Banks or other departments

– Obtain IT support in case of any issues etc

b) Vendor Reconciliation

– Quarterly reconciliation with vendors as per guidelines set by management

– Co-ordination with various unit Accounts for effective reconciliation

c) Vendor Queries relating to payments, Deduction details, TDS Certificates etc

– Solution to vendor queries for payment or related issues

– Co-ordination with Sourcing /Supply Chain team for smooth vendor relationships

b) Payment related Issues if any and Solution thereof

d) Vendor Ageing

– Monitoring and clearing books wrt clear

3. Import Payments :-

a) Daily Payment processing

– Processing of Import documents (Advance/LC issuance/amendments/ direct etc.) by thoroughly checking the documents

– Liaison with Banks and Import Desk

– Resolving discrepancies in documents and queries from Banks for payment execution

b) Payment Entries for Auto Sector

– Passing of payment entries for Import payments released on monthly basis

– Adhering to the management deadlines for passing entries

c) Finance Activity

– Active involvement for financing options

– Dealing with Corporate Finance

e) Maintaining reconciliation on Import Data Processing and Monitoring System (wrt BOE)

– Follow up with Import Desk for necessary documentation

4. MIS: –

a) Creditors MIS (Local and Imports)

b) MIS for Financial Impacts for payment

c) Ad hoc requirement

5. Resolving Audit queries

– Dealing with internal and external auditors

6. Management Representative for ISO Audit :-

a) Maintaining ISO related information as per Audit guidelines

b) Conducting periodical meetings (MRM/Steering)

b) Preparation of Minutes of meetings and circulation thereof

c) Maintaining of SOPs and timely updation

d) Liasioning with customers (both Internal and External) for feedbacks and improvement in Satisfaction scores

e) Other relevant activities as per requirement of Sector MR

Skills : Prior working experience within IND AS, IND GAP, Statutory Compliances, Team Management and stakeholder management

Education – ICWA Qualified (Only) or MBA in Finance from Premier Institute

Experience :

– Minimum 7+ years of Post Qualification Experience

– Prior working experience within Manufacturing is must, preferably having experience within Start-ups would be an advantage