Job Title: Senior Manager – Controllership
Department: Finance
Job Location: Bangalore
Core Responsibilities (General Ledger Accounting)
- Define and implement the strategy for the Controllership function aligned with organizational goals.
- Establish and monitor SLAs for each sub-process; ensure robust governance, cadence, and escalations, including complete ownership of delivery by outsourcing service provider.
- Own end-to-end maintenance of financial books of accounts across legal entities (REIT related / Private Funds related / Service Entities), ensure Group and local (IND-AS/IGAAP) accounting standards and policy compliance, documentation, and audit readiness, and strong internal controls.
- Oversee the maintenance of the CoA, including the master data maintenance of all the accounts and the proper descriptions in the SAP system. Oversee the posting of financial transactions including manual, automated, recurring, ad-hoc etc. to the GL and manage customer query resolution and ensure transaction accuracy.
- Ensure the needed intercompany balances through overseeing the monthly reconciliation between the various entities and review the analysis of the nature of the related balances.
- Ensure timely close, verification and analysis of the general ledger on monthly, quarterly and annual basis; assisting with regulatory reporting as applicable.
- Establish & enforce FA accounting framework, close calendar, physical verification and robust controls in entities.
- Drive componentization where useful lives differ; document capitalization memos and technical assessments; Own CWIP/AUC integrity (WBS/project tagging, stage gate controls, capitalization on readiness/available for use) and ensure timely movement to active assets.
- Resolve all escalated queries and disputes with appropriate stakeholders to maintain internal customer satisfaction and to drive GL processes such as journal posting and intercompany accounting.
- Review and approve financial statements, ensuring alignment with applicable laws, regulations, standards.
- Lead external/internal audits, ensure first‑time‑right deliverables, and implement root‑cause fixes for close issues, reconciliation breaks, and audit findings.
- Work closely with Business Finance Teams supporting acquisition/divestment due diligence (financial and tax), and own the data provisioning for the same as per requirements from business teams.
- Oversee end‑to‑end Direct & Indirect Tax accounting and reconciliations and compliance—accurate computation, review, filing, and on‑time payment for GST, TDS, ITR, advance‑tax, and MAT/AMT; ensure clean ledger tie‑outs.
- Lead SEZ governance—BLUT setup and renewals, endorsements, and periodic filings (monthly/ quarterly/ HY/annual); secure approvals and maintain rigorous documentation.
- Work closely with Pan India Tax Head and provide data and support for tax assessments, notices, scrutiny, and litigation across DT/IDT; coordinate responses with advisors, represent before GST/Income‑tax/SEZ authorities as per guidance from Pan India Tax Head.
- Identify opportunities for digitization and automation and support in other aspect of finance as required.
Experience
10+ years of Accounting experience with demonstrated experience in a Controllership role
Educational Qualificatiions
Qualified CA
Key Skills
- Advanced level knowledge of Finance/Accounting systems (SAP preferred), MS Office, Excellent analytical skills
- Proficiency in the English language
Functional Competencies
- Ability to drive the Controllership tower's performance and align it with business objectives.
- Comprehensive knowledge of IND- AS accounting standards as applicable to real estate / Fund management domain, REIT / Non-REIT / SEZ accounting, and fixed assets accounting activities.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Indian Direct & Indirect Tax Compliances
- Effectively engages with senior stakeholders to achieve shared goals
- Ensures all Controller activities adhere to accounting and regulatory standards.
