Financial Controller & Head of Loss Prevention

Job Title: Financial Controller & Head of Loss Prevention Location: IDA Bollaram, Hyderabad Department: Finance & Risk Reports To: VP Finance / CFO Experience Required: 14+ years in finance, accounting, and operational risk management, with ERP implementation experience and exposure to loss prevention strategies Role Overview The Financial Controller & Head of Loss Prevention is a dual-function leadership role responsible for ensuring the financial and operational integrity of the company. The role combines the traditional responsibilities of financial stewardship with proactive risk management, loss prevention, and fraud control. This position will lead all core accounting functions, internal control systems, ERP financial modules, and also oversee security, audit, and operational processes designed to minimize financial and inventory-related losses across the organization. Key Responsibilities 📊 Financial Reporting & Compliance * Supervise all accounting functions (GL, AR, AP, costing, payroll, inventory, fixed assets) * Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing * Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and audit requirements (GST, TDS, Companies Act, etc.) * Coordinate with auditors for internal, statutory, and tax audits 🧩 ERP Policy Definition * Define finance-related policies and business rules for ERP workflows (e.g., approvals, journal controls, tax mappings) * Lead testing, validation, and sign-off of finance modules * Collaborate with IT and ERP consultants to ensure accurate financial configurations * Identify automation opportunities within finance processes and drive implementation 🔍 Internal Controls & Risk Management * Design and monitor financial and operational internal controls across business units * Ensure accurate and timely reconciliations (bank, inventory, vendor/customer ledgers) * Implement and enforce system-driven checks and documentation protocols * Coordinate with cross-functional teams to build fraud prevention and detection systems * Regularly assess risk exposure in high-value processes such as inventory, procurement, logistics, and cash management 🛡️ Loss Prevention & Operational Risk Oversight * Develop and enforce loss prevention policies to reduce inventory shrinkage, theft, and fraud (internal/external) * Design and monitor access controls, surveillance systems (CCTV), and incident reporting mechanisms * Lead investigations into fraud, theft, and operational anomalies; coordinate with legal and law enforcement when needed * Conduct periodic audits and site inspections to identify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps * Collaborate with warehouse, retail, and supply chain teams to align security protocols with business workflows * Analyze data to identify patterns of loss, fraud, or operational inefficiencies and take preventive actions 👥 Team Leadership * Build and mentor a high-performing accounting and risk management team * Establish SOPs for consistent, efficient accounting and loss prevention practices * Train operational and finance teams on internal control, fraud awareness, and SOP adherence Key Skills & Competencies * Deep knowledge of Indian GAAP, Companies Act, GST, TDS * Strong grasp of operational risk, fraud detection, and investigative protocols * ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, or custom ERP) * Familiarity with security systems (CCTV, access control, incident tracking tools) * Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills * Ability to operate cross-functionally with IT, operations, security, and supply chain Show more Show less