Financial Controller

About BrightChamps

BrightChamps is a fastgrowing EdTech startup building the most indemand skills for tomorrow's workforce. We run structured programs in coding, robotics, and foundational STEM concepts for young learners across India and globally. As we scale rapidly, we are building a worldclass Finance & Controllership team to support our growth, compliance, and strategic decisionmaking.

About the Role

In this role, you will support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, assist in group consolidation, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records. You will also work closely with statutory, internal, and tax auditors, monitor compliance across Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, and other regulatory requirements, and support timely closure of audits and related documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Assist in consolidation of group financials
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records
• Perform account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Coordinate with statutory, internal, and tax auditors
• Ensure timely closure of audits and submission of required documentation
• Monitor compliance with Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, and other regulatory requirements
• Maintain audit schedules, trackers, and supporting documentation
• Assist in filing of GST returns, TDS, and Income Tax compliances
• Support tax audit processes and respond to tax queries/notices
• Ensure proper reconciliation between books and statutory filings
• Strengthen internal controls and financial governance
• Monitor process adherence and highlight gaps or inefficiencies
• Support implementation of SOPs and automation initiatives (ERP/Zoho, etc.)
• Assist in cash flow planning and preparation
• Track and optimize utilization of funds
• Support banking operations, approvals, and reconciliations
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Provide analysis of P&L and cost optimization initiatives
• Assist in management reporting and business decision support

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified or Semi-qualified CA / CMA / MBA Finance / CA Inter
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in Finance/Controllership
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, compliance, and audit processes
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Zoho, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Good knowledge of GST, Income Tax, and Companies Act compliance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and ownership mindset

Preferred Skills

• Experience in startup / high-growth environment
• Exposure to group consolidation & international reporting
• Understanding of automation tools and finance system integration
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams
• Focus on confidentiality and internal controls