Manager – Finance (Controllership & Accounting) Pune

Job Description:

Role Objective

Lead core controllership functions within the finance department, with a primary focus on accounting operations, monthly closures, statutory audits, and financial controls. The role is critical to ensuring accurate financial reporting, audit readiness, and a robust internal control environment that supports regulatory compliance and business integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounting Operations & Monthly Closure

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities including journal entries, ledger scrutiny, and reconciliations.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure proper classification and recording of financial transactions in line with Ind AS and company policies.
• Review trial balance and ensure GL substantiation with supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure completeness of accounting inputs.

2. Statutory Audit & Internal Audit Coordination

• Prepare and support statutory audit schedules and documentation.
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure smooth audit execution and timely closure.
• Address audit queries and ensure implementation of corrective actions.
• Support internal audit processes and contribute to audit committee reporting.

3. Financial Controls & ICFR

• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls across accounting processes.
• Support documentation and testing of ICFR (Internal Controls over Financial Reporting)
• Monitor compliance with company SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Identify control gaps and implement process improvements to mitigate risks.

4. Process Improvement & System Automation

• Drive standardization and automation of accounting workflows using ERP tools (SAP preferred)
• Collaborate with IT and operations to enhance system-based reconciliations and reporting.
• Contribute to SOP development and continuous process optimization.

• Solid foundation in financial accounting, Ind AS, and audit practices
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), Excel, and reconciliation tools
• High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Commitment to integrity, compliance, and continuous improvement