Ugaoo – Finance Controller – CA Ugaoo

The Corporate Institute; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ugaoo seeks a Finance Controller to lead financial operations with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and process excellence. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, audits, and core finance functions while collaborating across Operations, Sales, and Leadership teams.

The ideal candidate holds CA, with 5–7 years in finance roles, and demonstrates strong analytical skills and mastery of revenue recognition, inventory accounting, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in finance, accounting, or controllership roles.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Strong understanding of MIS, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Deep knowledge of revenue principles, cost structures, and inventory accounting.
• Hands-on experience managing AR, AP, Treasury, and finance operations.
• Proven ability to respond to audit queries and resolve audit observations.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall financial operations, reporting, compliance, and controls.
• Prepare and analyze MIS reports, financial dashboards, and performance insights.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Work with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Leadership for financial alignment.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and adherence to accounting principles.
• Oversee stock and inventory accounting, reconciliations, and valuation processes.
• Independently handle statutory and internal audits from planning to closure.

Skills

Financial analysis

MIS reporting

Budget forecasting

Audit handling

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Job description

About the Role:

The Finance Controller will lead the financial operations at Ugaoo with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and process excellence. The role involves managing financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, audits, and core finance functions while working closely with cross‑functional teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of accounting and tax principles, and the ability to improve financial systems and solve operational challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Manage overall financial operations, reporting, compliance, and controls
• Prepare and analyze MIS reports, financial dashboards, and performance insights
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Leadership teams for financial alignment
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and adherence to accounting principles
• Oversee stock and inventory accounting, reconciliations, and valuation processes
• Manage Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), Treasury, and FinOps
• Independently handle statutory and internal audits from planning to closure
• Address and resolve audit observations with clarity and accuracy
• Ensure compliance with all direct and indirect tax requirements
• Drive improvements in internal controls, financial systems, and process efficiency
• Identify and solve structural financial or operational problems
• Communicate financial insights and recommendations to senior management
• Support strategic decision‑making through data‑driven analysis

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience in finance, accounting, or controllership roles
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Strong understanding of MIS, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Deep knowledge of revenue principles, cost structures, and inventory accounting
• Hands‑on experience managing AR, AP, Treasury, and finance operations
• Strong expertise in direct and indirect taxation, including GST, TDS, and Income Tax
• Proven track record of independently handling statutory and internal audits
• Ability to respond effectively to audit queries and resolve audit observations
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to identify and resolve structural issues in finance processes
• Experience in ecommerce, retail, supply‑chain‑driven, or inventory‑heavy industries preferred