Legal Entity Controller - GCC

Job Title: Legal Entity Controller Global Capability Centre (GCC)

Location: Ahmedabad, India

Company: Arvind Limited

Role Overview

We are establishing a Global Capability Centre (GCC) to support group businesses and are looking for a Legal Entity Controller to lead the finance, accounting, and compliance framework for the GCC entity.

The role will be responsible for end-to-end financial governance of the GCC legal entity, including statutory accounting, taxation, transfer pricing, and cross-charge allocations to group companies. The position will play a critical role in establishing robust financial controls, compliance standards, and reporting mechanisms in alignment with group policies.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Lead end-to-end accounting and financial management for the GCC legal entity.
• Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in compliance with applicable accounting standards and group policies.
• Oversee general ledger management, reconciliations, financial close, and audit readiness.
• Establish strong internal controls and financial governance frameworks for the GCC.

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations, including:
• GST
• TDS
• Corporate tax filings
• Manage tax assessments, audits, and liaison with tax authorities.
• Coordinate with external advisors on regulatory and compliance matters.

Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Allocations

• Manage transfer pricing framework for services provided by the GCC to various group entities.
• Design and administer cost allocation and cross-charge mechanisms across business units.
• Ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations and documentation requirements.
• Work closely with group finance teams to ensure alignment with global policies.

Audit & Governance

• Lead statutory audits, internal audits, and tax audits for the GCC entity.
• Implement and monitor financial controls and risk mitigation processes.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance and compliance standards.

Systems & Process Excellence

• Drive finance operations on SAP ERP, ensuring data integrity and efficient financial processes.
• Establish scalable finance processes suitable for a growing GCC environment.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Group Finance, Tax, and Business Finance teams across the organization.
• Act as the primary finance point of contact for the GCC entity.
• Support leadership with financial insights, budgeting, and cost management.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory
• 0812 years of experience in controllership, taxation, and financial governance

Experience

• Strong experience in GST, TDS, corporate taxation, and transfer pricing
• Experience managing intercompany cross-charges and allocation models
• Hands-on experience with SAP ERP
• Experience in shared services / GCC / multi-entity environments preferred

Key Competencies

• Strong financial controllership and compliance orientation
• Expertise in Indian taxation and regulatory environment
• Ability to build finance processes from ground up
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• High degree of ownership, integrity, and attention to detail