Finance Controller & Compliance Manager (Ste Job/ 107)
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Job Description
Finance Controller & Compliance Manager (CA mandatory | CS Exposure is an Advantage)
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 3–8 Years
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory
Job Description
Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced Finance Controller & Compliance Manager to lead financial planning, accounting, compliance, treasury, investor reporting, and fundraising support. The role requires a Chartered Accountant who can establish robust financial controls, improve cash flow visibility, strengthen corporate governance, and partner with leadership to drive business growth.
Candidates with exposure to Company Secretarial (CS) activities, startup finance, and investor relations will have an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Control
- Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
- Develop monthly MIS reports and management dashboards.
- Monitor project-wise profitability and cost optimization.
- Improve working capital and cash flow forecasting.
- Design and implement financial controls, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
- Provide financial insights to support strategic business decisions.
Treasury & Cash Flow Management
- Prepare weekly and monthly cash flow statements.
- Monitor receivables and improve collection efficiency.
- Plan vendor payments and optimize working capital.
- Coordinate with banks and financial institutions.
- Monitor liquidity and fund utilization.
Accounting & Taxation
- Ensure timely closure of monthly and annual accounts.
- Coordinate statutory, internal, and tax audits.
- Manage GST, TDS, Income Tax, PF, ESI, and statutory compliances.
- Liaise with auditors, consultants, and tax advisors.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Corporate Compliance & Secretarial
- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and MCA regulations.
- Coordinate Board Meetings and Shareholder Meetings.
- Prepare Board Notes, Resolutions, and Minutes.
- Maintain statutory registers and regulatory filings.
- Support ESOPs, equity issuances, and shareholder documentation.
- Coordinate due diligence during fundraising and investment activities.
Fundraising & Investor Relations
- Support leadership in fundraising initiatives.
- Prepare financial models and investor presentations.
- Coordinate investor due diligence and documentation.
- Maintain investor data rooms.
- Track key financial and business performance metrics.
Process Improvement
- Build scalable finance and compliance processes.
- Drive automation and ERP-based financial controls.
- Improve reporting accuracy and turnaround time.
- Establish project costing and profitability tracking mechanisms.
Candidate Profile
Mandatory Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant (CA)
- 3–8 years of relevant Finance & Compliance experience
- Strong knowledge of Accounting, Taxation, Financial Controls, and Corporate Compliance
- Experience in startup or high-growth organizations
- Exposure to fundraising, investor reporting, or due diligence
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Financial Modelling skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Company Secretary (CS) qualification or practical CS exposure
- Experience in government contracts, tendering, or project-based businesses
Key Skills
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cash Flow Management
- Working Capital Management
- MIS Reporting
- Financial Modelling
- Accounting & Taxation
- GST, TDS & Income Tax
- Corporate Compliance
- Companies Act & MCA Compliance
- Investor Relations
- Fundraising & Due Diligence
- Risk Management
- ERP & Accounting Systems
- Leadership & Stakeholder Management
