Finance Controller (99Acres.com)

Job Description: 99 Acres Finance Controller

About Info Edge

InfoEdges mission is to create world-class platforms that transform lives by continuously innovating. Our products and services are built keeping our customers in mind. We always delight our customers by delivering superior value through enhanced offerings on the internet and other platforms. Through our continuous investment across various businesses, especially in cutting-edge technology, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), we have built a robust system that constantly increases our predictive powers on customer behavior, and optimizes and improves our systems. Our various teams tirelessly work together to solve problems, innovate, and create something to empower our customers. At Info Edge, people are our core competitive advantage and we will continue doing all that is needed to attract and retain the best available talent.

About 99acres.com

Launched by Info Edge India Ltd. in September 2005, 99acres.com is a gateway to one of the fastest growing property markets of the world, an information 'exchange' for buying, renting and selling of all types of residential and commercial properties anywhere in India. The website enables easy access to a huge property bank and allows direct connect with brokers/builders in cities as well as remote parts of the country. With over 9 million visitors visiting the website every month looking for real estate solutions, 99acres.com has over 8lakh residential and commercial property listings and over 1.5 lakh new projects. Not only this, it has the highest traffic share, time spent on site and maximum page views, making it the most popular real estate portal in the country. Backed by a strong team and a network across 40 cities in India, 99acres.com has garnered faith and support of the real estate community in India within a very short time span.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Closing

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes with respect to the business unit. Including support to Audit, Finance & Tax team

• Ensure compliance with Indian Accounting Standards 115

• Review P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements; investigate and explain variances.

• Ensure consistency and accuracy in accounting policies across the organization.

Accounting & Compliance

• Oversee general ledger, fixed assets, revenue recognition, provisions, and accruals.

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including GST, TDS, Income Tax, Companies Act, and other applicable with respect to customer billing.

• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and internal stakeholders for audits and assessments.

• Manage audit closures and ensure timely resolution of audit observations.

Internal Controls & Governance

• Design, implement, and monitor internal financial controls and SOPs.

• Ensure adherence to delegation of authority and control frameworks.

• Support internal audits, forensics, and risk assessments as required.

• Identify control gaps and proactively drive remediation. Budgeting,

Forecasting & Analysis

• Partner with FP&A teams for budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Review assumptions, validate numbers, and ensure alignment with accounting standards.

• Provide insights on cost optimization, working capital, and cash flow management.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive automation and process improvements in finance operations.

• Ensure integrity of financial data across ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / NetSuite / etc.).

• Support system implementations, upgrades, and process standardization initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key finance partner to business, tax, treasury, and shared services teams.

• Communicate financial matters clearly to senior leadership.

• Support due diligence, restructuring, or business expansion initiatives as needed.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, Ind AS, and statutory compliance

• Deep understanding of internal controls and audit processes

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight timelines

• Stakeholder management and communication skills

• Hands-on approach with the ability to operate in fast-paced environments

Qualifications & Experience

• CA (Chartered Accountant) mandatory

• 8–15 years of experience in financial controllership, accounting, or audit

• Experience in large corporates, listed companies, or high-growth businesses preferred

• Exposure to ERP systems and automation initiatives Success Metrics • Timely and accurate financial closes

• Clean audit outcomes with minimal observations

• Strong compliance track record

• Effective internal control environment

• Improved efficiency through process enhancements