Job Description
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<h3 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Job Title: Finance Controller</b></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Location: Thane<br />
Reports To: CFO<br />
Direct/Indirect Reportees: TBD</b></p>
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<h3 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">About the Company</b></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">A tech-led payment solutions company enabling growth for banks, fintechs, and payment aggregators through innovative digital and cash payment infrastructure. They are a dominant player in the digital payments space, offering solutions across POS, toll & transit, payment gateways, risk & analytics, and more.</b></p>
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<h3 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Purpose of the Role</b></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">We are looking for a seasoned and detail-oriented Finance Controller to lead the financial operations of a fast-growing payments business. The role requires strong financial governance, Ind AS-compliant reporting, automation expertise, and experience managing large-scale financial systems and reporting to a global parent company.</b></p>
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<h3 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Key Responsibilities</b></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">1. Financial Accounting & Control (Ind AS Focus)</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Lead all accounting functions in compliance with Ind AS</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Strengthen financial controls across accounting, fixed assets, and inventory</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">2. Group Reporting to Japanese Parent</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Timely monthly financial reporting as per group requirements</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Align accounting with Japan HQ standards</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Manage intercompany reconciliations and consolidation schedules</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">3. Fixed Assets & Inventory Oversight</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Oversee asset accounting and physical controls across locations</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Implement lifecycle management and tagging policies</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Establish robust inventory control and provisioning systems</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">4. Automation & Process Optimization</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Drive automation in reconciliations, asset tracking, and close cycles</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Lead ERP and other tech-enabled finance initiatives</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Collaborate across teams to integrate financial discipline in workflows</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">5. Compliance & Audit</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Ensure full statutory, tax, and regulatory compliance (GST, TDS, RBI, etc.)</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Manage statutory, internal, and group audits for timely and clean closures</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Review and mitigate process and control risks regularly</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">6. Leadership & Collaboration</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Build and lead a high-performing finance team</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Partner with tech, operations, and business teams</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Represent finance in strategic and cross-functional forums</b><br />
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<h3 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Qualifications & Experience</b></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Must-Have:</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Chartered Accountant (CA) with 15+ years of experience</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">In-depth knowledge of Ind AS</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Experience in high-scale (INR 2,000+ Cr), tech-enabled businesses</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Strong command over financial controls, automation, and inventory systems</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Global reporting experience (preferably to Japan/APAC HQs)</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Preferred:</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Experience in payments/fintech industry</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)</b><br />
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<p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Familiarity with RBI or sector-specific compliance norms</b><br />
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<h3 dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Key Competencies</b></h3>
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Competency Area</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Level</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Ownership & Integrity</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Expert</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Decision Making</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Expert</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Result Orientation</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Expert</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Customer Centricity</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Advanced</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Agility</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Expert</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Interpersonal Effectiveness</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Expert</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Strategic Orientation</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Expert</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">People Development</b></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><b id="docs-internal-guid-6f87b1e6-7fff-428a-83b5-69070befe044">Expert</b></p>
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