Associate Director - Controllership

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations

Lead day-to-day accounting activities, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Payroll accounting.

Ensure accurate recording of all transactions in compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Financial Closing & Reporting

Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes to deliver timely, accurate financial statements and management reports.

Oversee preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and variance analyses for internal and external reporting.

Compliance & Audit

Ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory accounting requirements.

Coordinate and manage statutory audits and internal audits, ensuring timely closure of observations.

Controls & Process Improvement

Strengthen and maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies to mitigate risks.

Identify opportunities for process improvement, simplification, and automation within the accounting function.

Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team to ensure high performance and career growth.

Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management

Collaborate effectively with Business Finance, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, and business leaders to support operational and strategic objectives.

ERP & Systems

Ensure optimal utilization of ERP systems for financial accounting and reporting.

Partner with IT and process owners to implement system enhancements or automation projects within accounting.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification mandatory.

Experience:

7-10 years of progressive experience in accounting and controllership roles.

Experience in multi-entity, multinational environments preferred.

Skills:

Strong technical expertise in Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS); knowledge of US GAAP desirable but not essential.

Proven experience in managing financial closing, reporting, and audits.

Excellent understanding of internal controls and compliance frameworks.

Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring skills.

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Navision, SAP) and advanced Excel; familiarity with Power BI is an advantage.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.