COATS - Finance Controller (10-12 yrs)

Job Title: Finance Controller

Location: Bangalore, India

Industry: Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounts and Financial Reporting/Analysis:

- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results (monthly, half yearly, yearly).

- Prepare and present financial reports to the IN-LT and Group, providing insights into the company's financial performance.

- Conduct financial analysis to provide insights on financial performance, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support data-driven decision-making.

- Comply with all accounting principles (IFRS & Ind AS), regulations, and reporting requirements.

- Lead audit assignments with external auditors (IFRS, Ind AS and Tax audit)

- Advance tax and tax workings.

2. Budgeting and Cost Management:

- Develop and implement comprehensive budgets aligned with the company's strategic objectives.

- Monitor and analyze budgetary performance regularly to identify areas for cost optimization and efficiency improvement.

- Provide financial insights to department heads and management to support decision-making processes.

- Monitor cash flow fluctuations and develop strategies to mitigate potential risks.

3. Internal Controls:

- Develop, implement, and monitor internal control systems (based on Key Control Framework) across all business process (not limited to Finance) and compliance with regulatory requirements.

- Conduct regular reviews and audits of internal controls to identify and address any deficiencies.

- Provide recommendations for improving internal control processes and ensure their effective implementation.

- Oversee secretarial compliance.

4. Indirect Taxes:

- Management of GST and VAT/CST (legal cases).

- Ensure timely and accurate filing of monthly and annual returns.

- Improve awareness of GST compliance across all business functions.

- Handle GST assessments and ensure smooth closure of audits.

- Develop and implement indirect tax strategies to optimize the company's tax cash position and minimize liabilities.

Preferred Candidates:

- CA with 10+ years of post-qualification experience.

- Women candidates are preferred.

- 3+ years of experience of working in Big 6 (Deloitte / E&Y/ PWC/ KPMG/ GT / BDO) is a must.

- Experience of handling a team of 5+ members.

- Experience in manufacturing industry.

- Strong technical knowledge on IFRS and Ind AS is a must.

- Ability to actively coach and lead team members.

- Good communication skills