Financial Controller, Asia

Spares in Motion supports wind turbine owners and operators in sourcing wind turbine spare parts for their wind turbines. Furthermore, Spares in Motion is the online marketplace for the wind turbine sector, offering procurement services to companies that perform maintenance on wind turbines in Europe, Asia, and North America. The platform efficiently connects buyers and suppliers in the wind turbine market for spare parts and component repairs.

India (Pune)

Job Responsibilities:

The Financial Controller will be instrumental in ensuring accurate financial transactions, robust tax compliance, and comprehensive internal reporting for our operations in Asia. Key responsibilities include:

• Tax Compliance & Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate Goods & Services Tax (GST) filings. This involves preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax returns, and reconciling sales tax reports with general ledger accounts. You will oversee the accurate calculation and collection of GST, ensure correct tax codes are applied in the ERP system, and maintain tax rates for accurate invoicing.
• Internal Financial Reporting: Ensure financial transactions are entered timely and correctly. You will review and reconcile transactions in the balance and profit and loss accounts, develop and maintain the chart of accounts, and prepare monthly Sales Overviews showing financial success.
• Bank Liaison: Serve as the focal point for Spares in Motion in all banking affairs, including setting up users and access levels, ensuring continuous access to transactional services reports, and negotiating banking fees and exchange rates.
• Regulatory & Audit Support: Assist in preparing Corporate Income Taxes (CIT) and arranging for timely payment. You will also prepare documentation and provide support during audits and transfer pricing reviews, and implement corrective actions to improve compliance.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Provide guidance and advisory services to the sales and order fulfillment teams regarding the taxability of products and services. You will inform colleagues about the legalities, risks, and tax compliance on international trade (Import/Export).
• Administrative & Registration Support: Support colleagues with Payroll administration, resolving Accounts Payable and Receivable issues, Insurance, and other business-related issues. You must also ensure the company has all the National, State, and local registrations and business licenses required.

Job Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of financial acumen, organizational skills, and good experience within the international trade industry.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in tax and financial accounting, ideally within the international wholesale or parts industry.
• Strong knowledge of tax and compliance requirements.
• Advanced experience with ERP systems and online banking platforms.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented, self-starter mentality.
• Proven strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in an intercultural environment.
• Fluent in English (both verbal and written).
• CPA (US) / CA (IN) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools.

If you are a driven financial professional ready to seize this exciting opportunity and significantly contribute to our Asian operations in the renewable energy sector, we encourage you to apply.

Join Spares in Motion as we revolutionize the wind turbine spare parts market and drive sustainable change.