Our client is one of India's leading players in the
B2B travel space — a technology-led platform that powers bookings, fulfilment, and settlements for a large network of travel agents, corporates, and distribution partners across the country. The business sits at the intersection of high transaction volumes, complex partner settlements, and rapid growth.
The company is now
preparing for an IPO and scaling fast. That combination — a real cash-generating business, a maturing governance agenda, and a finance function that has to step up to public-market standards — is exactly what makes this role meaningful rather than routine
Role
Head – Finance Operations & Controllership (also titled Financial Controller)
Reports to
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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CEO and Audit Committee — for controls and audit matters only
Why This Role Matters Now
This is not a steady-state bookkeeping seat. The company is moving from a fast-growth private business to an
audit-ready, IPO-grade finance organisation, and this role owns that transition on the operations and controllership side.
You will be the person who makes the numbers bulletproof — closing the books cleanly, standing up internal controls that survive public scrutiny, and managing auditors and regulators with authority. In doing so, you free the CFO to focus on strategic finance and capital markets, knowing the foundation underneath is solid.
If you want a role where controllership is genuinely valued and visible, this is it.
What You'll Own Financial Accounting & Close
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close — on time, every time.
- Ensure accurate books of accounts in full compliance with Ind AS.
- Maintain disciplined balance sheet hygiene and supporting documentation.
- Lead consolidation across entities where applicable.
Audit, Tax & Compliance
- Be the single point of contact for statutory, tax, and internal auditors.
- Drive audit planning, execution, closure, and resolution of every open issue.
- Ensure compliance across the Companies Act, GST, Income Tax, and FEMA as applicable.
- Stay ahead of audit observations and regulatory risk — manage them before they escalate.
Internal Controls & IPO Readiness
- Design and strengthen the internal financial controls (IFC) framework.
- Build out SOP documentation, risk-and-control matrices, and repeatable process discipline.
- Support IPO-related financial restatements and audit requirements.
- Ready the function for the heightened governance and public scrutiny that comes with listing.
Treasury, Cash & Working Capital
- Oversee cash management, banking operations, and fund flows.
- Monitor and optimise working capital across receivables, payables, and inventory.
- Support the CFO on bank reporting and covenant compliance.
Team & Process Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance operations team.
- Set clear roles, accountability, and delivery timelines.
- Lift productivity through process simplification and automation.
- Partner with ERP and IT teams to keep finance systems effective and scalable.
What Success Looks Like In The First 12 Months
- A predictable, fast, and clean close cycle — no surprises, no last-minute scrambles.
- A documented internal controls framework that holds up to IPO-grade audit and diligence.
- Auditors and regulators managed confidently, with observations closed proactively.
- A finance operations team that runs on clear ownership, discipline, and timelines.
Who We're Looking For Must Have
- Chartered Accountant (CA) — non-negotiable.
- 12–20 years in Finance Operations / Controllership.
- Hands-on, working command of Ind AS and direct experience handling audits — this is mandatory, not theoretical.
- Experience in a listed company, or a PE-backed / large privately-held company with strong governance.
Strongly Desirable
- Prior stint at a Big 4 firm (Audit or Accounting Advisory).
- Exposure to IPO readiness, financial restatements, or public-market reporting.
- Experience scaling a finance function through a period of rapid growth.
How You Work
- Deep, practical command of accounting standards and controls.
- The confidence to manage auditors and regulators on equal footing.
- A strong execution mindset with genuine attention to detail.
- The authority to enforce financial discipline without needing to escalate.
- A calm, structured, process-driven leadership style.
Why Join
- Own the controllership agenda end-to-end at a market-leading, profitable B2B travel platform.
- Play a defining role in one of the company's biggest milestones — its IPO journey.
- Direct line to the CFO, with real visibility to the CEO and Audit Committee.
- Build and lead a finance operations team, not just inherit one.
Skills: finance,tally erp,budgeting & forecasting
