Financial Controller

Job Title: Finance Controller – Africa

Location: Pune

Experience: 12+ years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounting

Mandatory: Chartered Accountant (CA)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Finance Controller to lead financial operations across the African region while partnering closely with global finance teams. The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant (CA) with 12+ years of experience in financial management, reporting, compliance, and business partnering within multinational environments.

This role requires strong cross-border coordination, regional statutory expertise, and the ability to work with global stakeholders across time zones.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Control

- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for Africa region - Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and group accounting policies - Manage consolidation and reporting to global headquarters - Oversee internal controls and ensure SOX compliance (if applicable) - Drive accurate forecasting and budgeting processes

2. Regional Compliance & Governance

- Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements across multiple African jurisdictions - Manage external audits and liaise with auditors - Oversee transfer pricing documentation and cross-border transactions - Strengthen financial governance frameworks across entities

3. Business Partnering

- Partner with regional leadership and global finance teams to support strategic decision-making - Provide financial insights and performance analysis - Support commercial teams with pricing, cost optimization, and margin analysis - Drive financial discipline across operations

4. Global Stakeholder Management

- Act as the primary finance interface between Africa and global headquarters - Collaborate with global FP&A, treasury, tax, and controllership teams - Ensure alignment of regional reporting with global standards

5. Team Leadership

- Lead and mentor regional finance teams - Build strong finance capabilities across multiple countries - Drive performance culture and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

- Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory - 12+ years of experience in finance and accounting - Experience working with multinational companies and global finance teams - Proven experience managing multi-country African operations - Strong knowledge of IFRS and regional statutory requirements - Experience in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite preferred) - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience

- Experience working with Big 4 firms (e.g., Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) - Exposure to complex cross-border tax structures - Experience in shared services or global capability centers - Experience managing currency volatility and treasury operations in emerging markets

Key Competencies

- Strong financial acumen and technical accounting expertise - Strategic thinking with operational execution ability - High ownership and accountability - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - Ability to work across cultures and time zones - Strong leadership and people management skills