Financial Controller

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller with an entrepreneurial mindset, a stickler for processes, team player, and with good presentation skills to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant (CA) with 10-15 years of relevant experience, preferably in the Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) industry. As a key member of the Finance team, the Finance Controller will play a crucial role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing strategic insights to drive business growth.

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Job Type

*Preferred candidates should have experience in a D2C Environment*

Key responsibilities

• Overseeing accounting operations, developing internal control policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with the regulatory and statutory requirements.

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities, including account reconciliations, and variance analysis.

• Work with external auditors and consultants by providing requested documents and explanations and addressing the findings promptly.

• Understanding of the financial and legal due-diligence process and ability to deliver under pressure situations.

• Assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts.

• Monitor budget performance and collaborate with department heads to manage expenses effectively.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, laws, and regulations.

• Manage cash flow and liquidity to support business operations and strategic initiatives.

• Monitor receivables, payables, and working capital to optimize cash utilization.

• Develop strategies to mitigate cash flow risks and enhance financial stability.

• Conduct a monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations.

• Identify synergies between Cash, IC, AP and AR processes and implement best practices.

• Handling investor queries and preparing board presentations.

Qualifications

• A Chartered Accountant with 10-15 years of working experience in a similar role.

• Experience in a D2C Startup is preferred.

• Strong leadership, team building and communication skills

• Ability to effectively collaborate across departments, create department-level SOPs in compliance with the accounting procedures and influence stakeholders at multiple levels.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Financial Management software.

Interested candidates please share your CVs along with a brief about yourself to om.b@myfrido.com.