Senior Finance Controller

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

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