Controller

Job Description

Job Description –

• Financial Performance Management - Coordinate financial activities, analyze monthly and quarterly financial results, monitor budget and forecast variances, ensure proper consolidation and reporting to Group and Corporate management, and recommend corrective actions.
• Finance Strategy &
• Business Support - Define financial strategies and evaluate plans for Controlling, Accounting, Consolidation, Treasury and Trade Finance functions. Provide financial guidance and recommendations to management.
• Budgeting &
• Forecasting - Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, review business plans, and recommend improvements to management.
• Risk Management - Monitor regulatory changes and evaluate their impact on financial operations. Manage risks related to taxation, legal matters, insurance claims, credit exposure, product liability and inventory obsolescence.
• Financial Policies, Procedures &
• Standards - Develop, implement and maintain financial policies, procedures and performance measurement standards in line with corporate requirements and accounting standards.
• Internal Controls &
• SOX Compliance - Ensure audit readiness, compliance with internal controls, financial record maintenance, timely book closing, and resolution of audit findings.
• Cash Optimization &
• Working Capital Management - Coordinate cash management initiatives with Treasury, Trade Finance and Regional Controller to optimize working capital and liquidity.
• Strategic &
• Business Projects - Participate in and provide financial leadership for major projects including capital investments, acquisitions, divestitures, ERP/SAP implementations and new business initiatives.
• Team Leadership &
• Talent Development - Build and develop a high-performing finance team through coaching, succession planning, performance management and talent retention initiatives.
• Statutory &
• Regulatory Compliance - Ensure timely compliance with audits, ROC filings, direct and indirect taxation, transfer pricing requirements, secretarial matters and related statutory obligations.

Technical &

• Professional Skills
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience with financial consolidation systems (HFM).
• ERP experience essential
• SAP knowledge strongly preferred.
• Financial planning, forecasting and budgeting expertise.
• Internal controls and SOX compliance experience.
• Taxation, treasury and trade finance knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Financial Acumen
• Decision Making
• Business Partnership
• Change Management
• Team Development

Behavioral Competencies

• Integrity and Transparency
• Strong Analytical Capability
• Effective Presentation Skills
• Communication and Influencing Skills
• Initiative and Ownership
• Problem Solving Mindset
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Customer and Business Focus