Regional Financial Controller

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounts

• Preparation and review of monthly NVOCC Mumbai Branch MIS and management reports.
• Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, balance sheets, and closure activities.
• Monitoring accounting processes and ensuring accuracy of books of accounts.
• Timely reconciliation and rectification of ledgers and accounting records.
• Managing branch cash flow and overseeing cash counter activities.
• Budget preparation and variance analysis for Mumbai operations.
• Preparing additional reports and business analysis as required by management.

Taxation & Compliance

• Ensuring compliance with GST, TDS, and applicable statutory regulations.
• Resolving GST-related issues and coordinating with taxation teams.
• Ensuring adherence to company policies, financial controls, and governance standards.

Audit & Financial Controls

• Coordinating with Internal Auditors and Statutory Auditors.
• Providing audit schedules, reports, explanations, and business process clarifications.
• Supporting IFC testing and verification activities.
• Assisting in quarter-end and year-end audit requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaising with Banks for smooth day-to-day financial operations.
• Coordinating with Vendors on taxation and payment-related matters.
• Working closely with Customers for financial clarifications and requirements.
• Collaborating with Corporate Finance, Branch Teams, and Intercompany Stakeholders.

Process Improvement & System Management

• Driving finance process improvements and SOP implementation.
• Identifying opportunities for automation and operational efficiency.
• Handling ERP/software-related issues, master creation, mapping, and customization.
• Supporting business transformation initiatives across finance processes.

Team Management

• Leading and mentoring the Finance & Accounts team.
• Providing guidance on operational, customer, vendor, and banking-related issues.
• Ensuring efficient workload management and team development.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, Ind AS, and Financial Statement Preparation.
• Expertise in Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Financial Controls.
• Experience in Budgeting, MIS Reporting, and Financial Analysis.
• Ability to handle Statutory and Internal Audits independently.
• Hands-on exposure to ERP systems and finance process automation.

Leadership Skills

• Proven experience in team handling and people management.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Logistics
• Shipping
• Freight Forwarding
• NVOCC
• Supply Chain & Transportation

Other Details:

• MBA Finance, or equivalent qualification.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts.
• Prior experience in Logistics, Shipping, NVOCC, or Freight Forwarding industry preferred.
• Strong exposure to financial controls, taxation, audits, and business partnering.