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This role is for one of our clients Industry: Finance Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Min Experience: 3 years Location: Bengaluru JobType: full-time About The Role We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Lead to establish and lead our finance operations. This role is designed for a dynamic individual who enjoys taking ownership, thrives in a fast-paced startup setting, and has a track record of building systems and processes from the ground up. As the Finance Controller, you will manage everything from daily accounting operations to strategic financial planning and compliance. You'll be instrumental in driving financial discipline, supporting business growth, and enabling decision-making through timely insights and reporting. What You’ll Be Doing Finance & Accounting Operations Lead end-to-end financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely accounting, reconciliations, and reporting. Manage core functions including accounts payable, receivable, payroll processing, and general ledger. Own monthly and quarterly financial closures, including the preparation and finalization of trial balances, provisions, and adjustments. Compliance & Audit Ensure adherence to all statutory and tax requirements including TDS, GST, ITR filings, and secretarial compliance. Oversee internal and statutory audits by liaising with external audit teams and ensuring timely, accurate submissions. Maintain robust internal controls, accounting policies, and process documentation (SOPs). Financial Planning & Reporting Prepare financial statements, dashboards, and MIS reports to provide performance visibility to leadership and external stakeholders. Assist in budgeting, forecasting, working capital management, and cash flow planning. Identify opportunities for financial optimization and cost control. Strategic Support Act as a financial advisor to the leadership team by delivering actionable insights and scenario-based planning. Support due diligence, financial modeling, and documentation for fundraising activities. Build and manage relationships with key external stakeholders including auditors, payroll providers, legal consultants, and banking partners. Operational Oversight Oversee certain administrative functions such as vendor management, office facilities, and cross-functional coordination as needed. Contribute to operational strategy by integrating financial insights with business goals. Who You Are A qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in financial leadership roles. Prior exposure to early-stage or high-growth startups is strongly preferred. Familiarity with commerce, retail, or e-commerce business models is a plus. Proven ability to create, implement, and improve financial processes and systems. Strong command over accounting principles, taxation laws, and financial reporting standards. Tech-savvy and comfortable working with accounting tools, ERP systems, and spreadsheets. A hands-on, execution-first leader who balances strategy with action. Highly organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change. Excellent communicator who can break down complex financial matters for non-finance stakeholders. Key Competencies Accounting & Taxation | Audit Management | Financial Reporting | Compliance | MIS & Dashboards | Budgeting & Forecasting | Cash Flow Planning | Internal Controls | Startup Finance
