Assistant Financial Controller

Job Description

Job Purpose

To support the Director of Finance – Corporate & Reporting in ensuring effective financial control, statutory compliance, accurate financial reporting and efficient treasury operations across Accor India & South Asia. The role will be responsible for maintaining robust internal financial controls, overseeing statutory and tax audit requirements, monitoring receivables and working capital, managing banking and treasury activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Statutory Compliance
  • Prepare and coordinate statutory financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure accuracy and consistency in financial accounting and reporting.
  • Support compliance with applicable Companies Act requirements.
• Internal Financial Controls
  • Monitor and strengthen Internal Financial Controls (IFC).
  • Identify control gaps and coordinate timely closure of audit observations.
  • Ensure adherence to established financial policies and procedures.
• Receivables & Working Capital Management
  • Prepare periodic financial summaries covering ageing, Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and revenue movements.
  • Monitor receivables and support initiatives to improve working capital efficiency.
• Audit Management
  • Coordinate statutory audits and tax audits.
  • Prepare audit schedules, respond to auditor queries and facilitate timely completion of audit requirements.
• Banking & Payment Management
  • Manage routine banking and payment activities through Kyriba.
  • Coordinate domestic and cross-border payments.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable banking and foreign exchange regulations, including EDF/IDF requirements.
• Corporate Restructuring
  • Support financial and accounting activities relating to corporate restructuring.
  • Ensure adherence to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Treasury Management
  • Monitor cash balances and coordinate with banking partners.
  • Support effective deployment of surplus funds to optimise returns.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Support CSR expenditure monitoring, miscellaneous financial matters and other corporate finance requirements.
  • Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the reporting manager.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounts, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Experience in the hospitality industry or a multi-entity organisation will be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting and applicable Ind AS, particularly Ind AS 115.
• Good knowledge of Companies Act, Income Tax and GST regulations.
• Working knowledge of banking operations, treasury management, foreign exchange transactions and cross-border payments.
• Understanding of books-versus-tax reconciliations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of SunSystems and Kyriba will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and professional integrity.

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