CA - Finance Controller

About Company

Company is a Series C funded B2B startup transforming retail distribution through a tech-enabled platform. The company partners with top consumer brands to streamline supply chain operations across traditional and modern trade. With a strong presence across key regions and backed by leading VCs, it is scaling rapidly in the retail enablement space.

Role Overview:

As a Finance Controller, you will play a key role in overseeing core finance functions including payables, receivables, statutory compliance, and monthly closings. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy and process integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Controllership & Compliance

- Own monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, etc.) and internal financial controls.

- Liaise with statutory, internal, and tax auditors and ensure audit readiness at all times.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

- Oversee end-to-end AP/AR processes with focus on accuracy and vendor/customer reconciliation.

- Collaborate with operations and sales teams to ensure timely collections and manage credit controls.

- Review vendor onboarding, contract compliance, and TDS/GST accuracy.

Financial Reporting & MIS

- Prepare accurate MIS reports for internal stakeholders and investors.

- Assist in board decks, cash flow reports, financial dashboards, and variance analysis.

- Work with cross-functional teams for budgeting and forecasting exercises.

Process Improvements & Internal Controls

- Identify gaps and drive automation or process enhancements in the finance function.

- Implement and monitor internal financial controls in a fast-paced startup environment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with legal, procurement, sales ops, and logistics for integrated finance operations.

- Support business with data-backed financial insights to aid strategic decision-making.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant with 2–3 years of post-qualification experience.

- Experience in Big 6 audit firms or corporate finance will be preferred

- Strong knowledge of Ind-AS, GST, TDS, Companies Act, and compliance frameworks.

- Proficient in ERP systems (SAP/Zoho/Tally/NetSuite etc.), Excel, and financial tools.

- High ownership, detail orientation, and the ability to thrive in an unstructured, high-growth setup.