Financial Controller

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Job Description

Join SUSE as our Financial Controller and Company Director in India. This pivotal leadership role oversees all financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting (IFRS and Indian GAAP), robust compliance, and strategic financial guidance to senior management. You will manage the accounting department, directly influencing our financial health and supporting our ambitious company goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Operations & Reporting: Oversee all aspects of financial accounting, including general ledger, fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and taxes. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis for both local statutory requirements and the SUSE Group, meeting strict monthly close deadlines.

• Compliance & Controls: Rigorously review and approve all journal entries, accruals, and Balance Sheet reconciliations. Actively manage and analyze key internal controls to ensure adherence to legal and accounting requirements, acting as the key approver for all compliance submissions, including taxes.

• Cash & FX Management: Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and working capital to optimize liquidity. Oversee foreign exchange management strategies to mitigate risk.

• Tax & Audit Leadership: Lead all local direct and indirect tax compliance (GST, Corporate Income Tax, TDS, etc.). Act as the primary point of contact and lead for all external statutory, tax, and internal audits in India, ensuring smooth processes and timely resolution.

• Strategic Financial Guidance: Analyze monthly Profit & Loss movements, investigate variances, and provide strategic financial insights to ensure accuracy and inform business performance. Proactively drive process improvement and policy development initiatives.

• Team & Vendor Management: Lead and manage a team of vendor workers, reviewing and approving their output. Oversee relationships with external vendors critical to financial operations.

• Company Director Duties: Be appointed as a Company Director, responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing annual financial statements, and convening/conducting necessary board and shareholder meetings. Ensure compliance with all relevant Indian corporate, tax, labor, and environmental laws.

• Cross-Functional Support: Provide financial expertise and support to other business functions, including assisting the Sales team with deal reviews and complex customer queries.

What You'll Bring:

• Education: Chartered Accountant qualification or a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance with equivalent relevant experience.

• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years in accounting or finance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.

• Indian Market Expertise: Proven experience managing financial operations in India, coupled with a deep understanding of local accounting standards (Indian GAAP), tax laws, and regulatory frameworks.

• Technical Skills: Strong analytical abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software.

• Leadership & Communication: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to provide strategic guidance and foster collaboration.

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