About the Company

CulverMax Entertainment Pvt Ltd (Formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India) is home to some of India's leading entertainment channels such as SET, SAB, MAX, PAL, PIX, Sony BBC Earth, Yay!, Sony Marathi, Sony SIX, Sony TEN, SONY TEN1, SONY Ten2, SONY TEN3, SONY TEN4, to name a few! Our foray into the OTT space with one of the most promising streaming platforms, Sony LIV brings us one step closer to being a progressive digitally led content powerhouse. Our independent production venture- Studio Next has already made its mark with original content and IPs for TV and Digital Media. But our quest to Go Beyond doesn't end there. Neither does our search to find people who can take us there. We focus on creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where we celebrate diversity with our Bring Your Own Self Philosophy. We strive to remain an Employer of Choice and have been recognized as:

India's Best Companies to Work For 2021 by the Great Place to Work® Institute.
100 Best Companies for Women in India by AVTAR & Seramount for 6 years in a row.
UN Women Empowerment Principles Award 2022 for Gender Responsive Marketplace and Community Engagement & Partnership.
ET Human Capital Awards 2023 for Excellence in HR Business Partnership & Team Building Engagement.
ET Future Skills Awards 2022 for Best Learning Culture in an Organization and Best D&I Learning Initiative.

The biggest award of course is the thrill our employees feel when they can Tell Stories Beyond the Ordinary!

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a reputed audit firm or a large-sized corporate environment. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in accounting standards, experience in financial statement preparation under Ind AS, and demonstrated ability to lead and manage statutory audits. Proficiency in SAP (BPC, FICO and MM modules), strong communication, and advanced Excel capabilities are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and finalization of standalone and consolidated financial statements as per Ind AS and/or IFRS.
Design, implement and maintain accounting manuals, guidelines and SOPs to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. Also ensure business and other non-finance stakeholders are made aware and kept up to date on the guidelines.
Liaise with statutory auditors to coordinate and successfully complete audit processes and address key issues.
Act as the SAP BPC, FICO & MM module finance lead – managing day-to-day transactional accounting, system enhancements, and internal controls.
Review and validate monthly and annual closing activities.
Provide financial analysis, reports, and insights to support business decisions.
Competition analysis.
Review of balance sheet schedules and ensuring prompt action as maybe required.
Design, improve and maintain GL masters, Chart of Accounts and other enterprise structure elements.
Drive automation and improvements in accounting processes and reporting systems.
Collaborate cross-functionally with business and operational teams to ensure financial discipline.

Qualifications

Chartered Accountant (CA) with a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience.
Prior experience in a reputed audit firm or a large corporate finance environment is essential.
Thorough understanding and practical application of Ind AS and other relevant accounting standards.
Proven track record of managing statutory audits end-to-end.

Required Skills

Expert knowledge of SAP – FICO & MM modules.
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., financial modeling, pivot tables, macros, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, etc.).
Strong command over written and verbal communication.
High attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

Self-Driven & Proactive.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Location: Mumbai – Full-Time work from Office

Lead Finance & Accounts