Financial Controller

ProV Foods is an integrated healthy foods conglomerate based in Mumbai, specializing in dry fruits and staples. With a focus on quality and affordability, ProV Foods offers a wide range of premium dry fruits, nuts, seeds, and spices. Every ProV product undergoes stringent quality controls to ensure the highest quality natural produce reaches our customers.

We are seeking a Financial Controller with 5-6 years of relevant experience to manage key financial responsibilities, including Accounts, MIS (Management Information Systems), Taxation, and Secretarial functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, tax laws, and corporate governance, with the ability to analyze financial data and provide strategic insights to support business decisions.

Role & responsibilities:

1. Accounting and Financial Management:

• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of accurate financial records and reports.
• Ensure timely completion of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments.
• Monitor cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting to support financial planning.

2. Taxation:

• Manage all aspects of direct and indirect tax compliance, including GST, TDS, and income tax.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns, along with adherence to all statutory requirements.
• Handle tax assessments, audits, and disputes with tax authorities.
• Keep updated with the latest tax regulations and ensure the company's compliance with all tax laws.
• Advise management on tax planning and optimization strategies.

3. Management Information Systems (MIS):

• Develop and maintain MIS reports to provide accurate and timely financial and operational data to management.
• Analyze financial data and prepare variance analysis, profitability reports.
• Support decision-making by providing insightful analysis and recommendations based on financial and operational data.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in all MIS reports.

4. Secretarial Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements under the Companies Act and other relevant legislation.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of statutory returns, resolutions, and other secretarial documents.
• Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders for compliance-related matters.
• Maintain and update company records, including minutes of board meetings, statutory registers, and other secretarial documents.

5. Audit and Internal Controls:

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure timely completion of audits.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
• Address audit findings and implement corrective actions as required.

6. Financial Strategy and Planning:

• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support business growth and financial sustainability.
• Participate in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Assist in evaluating and managing financial risks associated with business operations.

Preferred candidate profile

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
• 5-6 years of relevant experience in accounting, taxation, and secretarial functions.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, tax laws, and corporate governance.
• Proficient in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., Tally,).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in the FMCG or food industry is an added advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Entrepreneurial environment with direct impact on business decisions
• Opportunity to build scalable systems
• Fast-growing NSE Listed company with long-term vision