Finance Controller -Plant Finance - CA

Job Description Job Purpose (Summary / One – Line Description) Lead and manage Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Controllership, Compliance and Governance activities for company and its subsidiaries/entities. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, statutory compliance, audit management, working capital optimization and business partnering to support organizational growth and profitability. Duties/Responsibilities/Activities: Financial Accounting & Reporting Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing processes and ensure adherence to reporting timelines.

Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial statements in compliance with Ind AS, Companies Act and other applicable regulations. Review accounting entries, provisions, accruals and reconciliations to ensure financial integrity. Drive standardization of accounting practices across locations and business units.

Ensure timely preparation and submission of management reports, board reports and statutory financial statements. Monitor implementation of accounting policies and recommend improvements wherever required. Financial Controllership Establish and strengthen financial control frameworks across all business processes.

Ensure compliance with financial policies, delegation of authority and governance requirements. Monitor financial risks and implement corrective and preventive actions. Review financial controls periodically and recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness.

Drive process excellence and automation initiatives to improve controllership and reporting efficiency. Statutory Compliance & Audit Management Lead statutory audit, tax audit, internal audit and cost audit activities. Coordinate with auditors, consultants and regulatory authorities.

Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions. Monitor compliance with Companies Act, accounting standards and other applicable regulations. Support direct and indirect tax compliance requirements in coordination with the tax team.

Costing & Manufacturing Finance Review inventory valuation, standard costing, overhead allocations and product costing. Monitor inventory accounting and ensure compliance with defined controls. Review plant performance, manufacturing variances and cost optimization initiatives.

Support business teams in analyzing product profitability and cost reduction opportunities. Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of inventory, WIP and finished goods. Qualification: Preferred CA CMA (Cost & Management Accountant) Essential Chartered Accountant (CA) Experience: Minimum 12 years of experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting and Financial Controllership.

Experience in manufacturing, chemicals, specialty chemicals, process industry or similar sectors preferred. Exposure to plant finance, costing, audits, compliance and business partnering. Experience in handling multi-location operations and statutory reporting.