Finance Controller

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Finance & Controllership professional to join our Finance team and play a key role in managing financial close, accounting operations, reporting, and controllership activities.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in Finance and Accounting , with a strong controllership background and hands - on experience managing month - end/year - end financial closure processes within a global organization or Finance Shared Services environment.

This role would be well suited for someone who combines strong accounting fundamentals with experience in IFRS/US GAAP , financial controls, reconciliations, and process improvement. Experience in US Tax would be an added advantage.

Experience working within the Software/SaaS industry or another global, technology - driven organization would be preferred.

What you will do
• Own and manage key activities across the month - end, quarter - end, and year - end financial close processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting and controllership activities in line with established close timelines.
• Review and oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, provisions,
prepayments, and account reconciliations.
• Support preparation and review of financial statements and management reporting.
• Ensure accounting transactions and financial reporting are compliant with applicable IFRS and/or US GAAP requirements.
• Drive strong financial controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies, processes, and internal controls.
• Perform detailed review of balance sheet accounts and ensure timely resolution of open items and reconciling differences.
• Partner with Finance, FP&A, Tax, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other
stakeholders to ensure a smooth and accurate financial close.
• Work closely with global Finance teams and stakeholders across different geographies and time zones.
• Identify gaps and opportunities to improve finance processes, controls, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation, reconciliations, and required schedules.
• Contribute to the development and standardization of finance processes within a global Finance Shared Services environment.
• Support statutory reporting, compliance requirements, and other controllership activities as required.
• Where applicable, support activities related to US Tax and related finance requirements.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, ownership, and attention to detail across all financial operations.

Requirements

What you will need

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Finance, Accounting, Controllership, or Finance Shared Services.
  
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles and financial reporting.
  
• Proven experience managing or supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes.
  
• Experience working in a Controllership function with ownership of accounting and financial control activities.
  
• Strong hands-on experience with general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, provisions, journal entries, and balance sheet review.
  
• Good working knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP.
  
• Experience working in a global Finance Shared Services / Global Business Services (GBS) setup is highly preferred.
  
• Experience working with global stakeholders and cross-functional Finance teams.
  
• Strong understanding of financial controls, accounting policies, and compliance requirements.
  
• Experience supporting internal and external audits.
  
• US Tax experience would be an added advantage.
  
• Experience in the Software, SaaS, Technology, or other global multinational environment would be preferred.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and drive issues to resolution.
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
  
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively within close timelines.
  
• Educational Qualification: M.Com, CA Inter, or equivalent qualification.
  
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and finance technology platforms would be an advantage.
  

Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile