Financial Controller -Head of Department

Required Qualifications

Education & Professional Certifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) certification required

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification highly preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, or Accounting

• MBA/Master's in Finance from a reputed institution is a plus

Professional Experience & Expertise

• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, including Minimum 10 years post CA qualification experience.

• Significant experience in KPO/Global Delivery environment

• Professional Memberships & Certifications

• Active member of Institute of Chartered Accountants

• Member of State CPA Society (if applicable)

Additional certifications valued:

CMA (Certified Management Accountant)

FRM (Financial Risk Manager)

Professional certifications in ERP systems

Demonstrated Expertise

CA-Specific Skills

Expert knowledge of:

• Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)

• Direct and Indirect Taxation

• Corporate Law and Compliance

• Audit and Assurance

• Financial Statement Analysis

• Strategic Financial Management

• CPA-Related Competencies

Proficiency in:

• US GAAP,

• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

• SEC Reporting Requirements

• Public Company Accounting

• US Tax Regulations

• Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

Career Track Requirements

• Demonstrated progression in finance leadership roles

• Experience working with Big 4 accounting firms preferred

• International exposure in finance/accounting roles

• Track record of managing large finance teams

• History of successful stakeholder management

• Professional Development

• Commitment to continuous professional education

• Regular updates on accounting standards and regulations

• Active participation in professional finance forums

• Contribution to industry thought leadership

• Mentoring and developing finance professionals

Core Competencies

• Corporate Finance & Funding

• Expert in capital structure optimization and corporate funding strategies

• Strong experience in working capital management

• Proven track record in debt and equity financing

• Expertise in treasury operations and cash flow management

• Experience in investor relations and stakeholder management

• Tax Planning & Management

• Comprehensive understanding of international tax frameworks

• Experience in tax optimization strategies across multiple jurisdictions

• Knowledge of transfer pricing mechanisms

• Expertise in tax compliance and reporting

• Strategic approach to tax efficiency and risk management

• Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Deep expertise in financial accounting principles and practices

• Strong command over international accounting standards and GAAP

• Experience in consolidated financial statements preparation

• Proficiency in statutory reporting and compliance

• Track record of implementing robust accounting controls

Risk Management

• Comprehensive understanding of financial risk assessment and mitigation

• Experience in developing and implementing risk management frameworks

• Expertise in forex risk management and hedging strategies

• Knowledge of compliance risk management

• Understanding of operational risk controls

Business Operations Analysis

• Strong analytical skills in operational performance assessment

• Experience in process optimization and efficiency improvements

• Expertise in operational metrics and KPI development

• Understanding of operational cost drivers and optimization

• Ability to translate operational insights into financial strategies

Financial Planning, Analysis & Modelling

• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting capabilities

• Experience in scenario planning and sensitivity analysis

• Expertise in budgeting and variance analysis

• Strong business planning and strategic analysis skills

• Proficiency in financial projections and valuations

ERP Systems Expertise

• Hands-on experience with major ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

• Track record of ERP implementation and optimization

• Understanding of financial modules and integrations

• Experience in system customization and reporting

• Knowledge of emerging financial technologies

Business Strategy & Management Information

• Strong business strategy development and execution skills

• Expertise in management information systems and reporting

• Experience in developing meaningful business insights

• Understanding of industry benchmarks and metrics

• Ability to drive data-driven decision making

Costing & Profitability Analysis

• Deep understanding of cost accounting principles

• Experience in activity-based costing

• Expertise in profitability analysis and optimization

• Knowledge of margin management strategies

• Understanding of cost allocation methodologies

Technical Proficiencies Required

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling tools

• Major ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Others)

• Business intelligence and analytics platforms

• Financial planning and consolidation software

• Treasury management systems

Location : Ahmedabad

Interested candidates can share CV on this Email ID : sneha@vrecruitifirst.com

Contact Number : 7041881862