Finance Controller CA Startup

About Company: The company operates in the financial technology industry, providing digital solutions that simplify and streamline international payment processes for businesses and professionals.

Job Description:

1. Monthly Close & Accounting Governance:

Own and drive the monthly close calendar for India and global entities

Review outsourced accounting entries for accuracy, completeness, and cut-off

Ensure adherence to close timelines; escalate delays or gaps proactively

Prepare quarterly consolidated financial statements

Manage Accrual vs Cash P&L

Draft and review accounting memos for non-routine / judgmental items

Ensure adherence to transfer pricing policies

Manage multi-entity readiness including:

Intercompany accounting & reconciliations

Cost allocations and cross-charges

Consolidation preparedness (data, mappings, eliminations)

2. Reconciliations & Transaction Controls:

Setting up the reconciliations process and own the outcome

Track and resolve reconciling items within defined SLAs

3. Statutory, Tax & Regulatory Compliances:

Own end-to-end compliances across India and global entities

Ensure adherence to Tax laws, Companies Act, and payments regulations (PA-CB)

Maintain and track a centralized compliance calendar across jurisdictions

Ensure timely filings with zero compliance lapses or penalties

4. Audit Readiness & External Audit Management:

Maintain continuous audit readiness (not just year-end)

Act as the primary SPOC for auditors and drive timely closure of audit queries

5. Internal Controls & Risk Management:

Strengthen and enforce internal control frameworks

Support IFC/RCM documentation and testing readiness

Drive process improvements across payments, vendors, revenue, BRS, etc.

6. Outsourced Accounting & Vendor Management:

Coordinate with external accounting firms across geographies

Enforce SLAs on timeliness, quality, and documentation hygiene

Drive standardization and continuous improvement in outputs

7. Process Building & Automation:

Design and implement scalable finance processes and internal control frameworks to support multi-entity, cross-border operations and rapid business growth

Drive automation across accounting and finance workflows (month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, AP/AR) to improve accuracy, reduce manual dependency, and shorten closing timelines

Evaluate, implement, and optimize finance systems and tools to enable real-time reporting, process standardization, and audit-ready documentation

8. Financial Reporting & MIS:

Prepare monthly MIS, variance analysis, and management reporting packs

Support budgeting and forecasting processes with data accuracy and insights

Analyze revenue, costs, and unit economics to highlight financial risks and opportunities

9. Cash Flow & Treasury Support:

Assist in cash flow forecasting and working capital management

Monitor liquidity across entities and optimize fund movements

Support banking relationships and treasury documentation

Qualifications & Experience:

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)

4–6 years of post-qualification experience in controllership, accounting, or audit

Fintech/payments industry experience preferred

Strong ownership of month-end close, reconciliations, and audit readiness

Experience working with outsourced accounting teams is a strong plus

Comfortable with Zoho Books/Xero/ERP systems

Experience in fast-growing startup environments is a plus

Ideal Candidate Profile

Prefers review, reconciliation, validation, and sign-off over data entry

Operates with strong close discipline: checklists, timelines, and exception tracking

High-integrity operator who can push back on weak documentation or approvals

Process-oriented with strong control and audit mindset

Comfortable with fintech/payment complexities (settlements, multi-bank flows, regulatory expectations)

Capable of managing a team and ensuring timely, accurate finance outcome