Financial Controller

Role & responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Controller to lead financial reporting, compliance, and accounting operations within a rapidly growing fintech organization. The ideal candidate is a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 10+ years of experience, preferably in fintech, payments, lending, NBFCs, or financial services. This is a Work From Office (WFO) role.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closure processes. • Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with IFRS/Ind-AS/GAAP.

• Ensure timely and accurate statutory filings and regulatory reporting specific to fintech/financial services.

• Manage interactions with internal and external auditors and ensure audit readiness and compliance.

• Ensure adherence to tax regulations (direct, indirect, GST, TDS) and manage related compliance.

Accounting & Internal Controls:

• Own the general ledger, accounting policies, and overall financial governance framework.

• Oversee revenue recognition, expense tracking, reconciliations, and overall accounting hygiene.

• Strengthen internal controls, SOPs, risk management practices, and financial processes.

• Implement and maintain robust documentation and compliance with accounting standards.

Regulatory & Fintech Governance:

• Coordinate financial regulatory submissions required for fintech, payments, lending, or NBFC operations.

• Support reporting obligations to regulators, partners, and financial institutions.

• Ensure compliance with evolving fintech regulatory norms and industry best practices.

Systems, Automation & Data Accuracy:

• Oversee financial systems including ERP optimization, and automation of financial processes.
• Drive improvements in financial data accuracy, reporting dashboards, and reconciliation tools.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Work closely with Operations, Risk, Legal, Product, and Business teams to support decision-making from an accounting and compliance perspective.