Financial Controller

Financial Controller (CA)

The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing accounting operations, driving financial planning and analysis, ensuring compliance, supporting audits, and delivering meaningful business insights through reporting and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including

  Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and month-end/year-end closings

  .
• Ensure timely and accurate

  management reporting

  , including

  P&L, balance sheet, cash flow

  , and

  KPI dashboards

  .
• Lead

  FP&A

  activities including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Drive

  cost control initiatives

  , margin improvement strategies, and process automation.
• Manage

  cash flow

  , working capital, and treasury operations.
• Implement and monitor

  strong internal controls

  to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support

  statutory, internal, and tax audits

  , ensuring timely closure and resolution of audit points.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams and

  partner with business leaders

  to support strategic decision-making.
• Leverage ERP systems and automation tools to streamline reporting and increase efficiency.
  
• Stay updated on industry trends, accounting standards, and regulatory changes.
  

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Chartered Accountant (CA)

  with

  4+ years of post-qualification experience

  , preferably in the

  Media, Advertising, or Creative Services

  industry.
• Strong expertise in

  controllership functions

  , financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Proficient in

  ERP systems

  (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and

  automation tools

  .
• Advanced skills in

  Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis

  .
• Thorough understanding of

  accounting standards, compliance

  , and

  regulatory frameworks

  .
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
  
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in a

  media or advertising agency environment

  is highly desirable.
• Exposure to project-based accounting and revenue recognition (ideal for service-led businesses).
  
• Knowledge of digital finance tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) is a plus.