Financial Controller

Location: Kāraikāl

Financial Controller (FC) – Ports Business
Position Purpose
The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing all finance and accounting functions for the Ports Business, including budgeting, financial planning & analysis, management information systems (MIS), accounting, treasury management, working capital management, receivables management, statutory compliance, audits, and financial reporting. The role is critical in driving business growth through strong financial governance, effective controls, compliance management, and strategic decision support.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the preparation, consolidation, review, and finalization of annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets and ensure timely approvals.
Monitor and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue, cost, and profitability performance and recommend corrective actions.
Provide financial evaluation and decision support for capital expenditure proposals and investment decisions.
Ensure timely preparation and circulation of monthly MIS reports and coordinate performance reviews.
Oversee the preparation, analysis, and review of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
Analyze expenses, receivables, and working capital trends and drive operational efficiency.
Manage cash flows, liquidity positions, and short-term investment decisions.
Strengthen internal financial controls and ensure closure of audit observations.
Ensure completion of statutory audits within defined timelines.
Ensure compliance with GST, EPCG obligations, and all applicable statutory requirements.
Lead, coach, and develop the finance team.
Drive adoption of modern finance systems, technologies, and best practices.
Qualifications & Experience
Educational

Qualification:

Chartered Accountant (CA)
Minimum 8+ years of experience in Finance & Accounts.
Experience handling end-to-end finance operations in a large organization or infrastructure / port setup.
Strong exposure to balance sheet finalization, statutory audits, and regulatory compliances.
Key Competencies
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Budgeting & Forecasting, Treasury Management, Financial Reporting, Working Capital Management, Audit Management, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Controls, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, and Business Partnering.