Financial Controller

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller with an entrepreneurial mindset, a stickler for processes, team player, and with good presentation skills to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5-7 years of relevant experience, preferably in the Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) industry. As a key member of the Finance team, the Finance Controller will play a crucial role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing strategic insights to drive business growth.

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Key responsibilities:

• Overseeing accounting operations, developing internal control policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with the regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities, including account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Work with external auditors and consultants by providing requested documents and explanations and addressing the findings promptly.
• Understanding of the financial and legal due-diligence process and ability to deliver under pressure situations.
• Assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and collaborate with department heads to manage expenses effectively.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, laws, and regulations.
• Manage cash flow and liquidity to support business operations and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor receivables, payables, and working capital to optimize cash utilization.
• Develop strategies to mitigate cash flow risks and enhance financial stability.
• Conduct a monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations.
• Identify synergies between Cash, IC, AP and AR processes and implement best practices.
• Handling investor queries and preparing board presentations.

Qualifications:

• A Chartered Accountant with 5-7 years of working experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a Startup is preferred.
• Strong leadership, team building and communication skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate across departments, create department-level SOPs in compliance with the accounting procedures and influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Financial Management software.

Interested candidates can share their CV's to shrushti.r@myfrido.com and sachin.s@myfrido.com with a brief about themselves, current ctc and notice period details.