Assistant Manager / Manager – Controllership - Finance

JOB TITLE - Assistant Manager / Manager – Controllership

DEPARTMENT - Finance

JOB LOCATION - Bangalore

RESPONSIBILTIES

Core Responsibilities (General Ledger Accounting)

• Own GL framework, close calendar, and control checkpoints; ensure accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance for Indian entities.
• Deliver month end close on time with high quality financials: journals, accruals, provisions, reclasses, prepaids/advances, GR/IR, suspense clearance, and GL to subledger reconciliations (AP/AR/Payroll/FA); enforce cut offs and checklist governance.
• Manage Chart of Accounts mappings, cost centres/projects/segments, and GL master data integrity; ensure alignment to reporting taxonomies and management MIS.
• Prepare, review, and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Ind-AS and IGAAP and drive timely period closures
• Act as finance SPOC for statutory, tax, and internal audits; prepare audit schedules, coordinate responses, and ensure closure of observations
• Support internal financial controls, identify control gaps and process inefficiencies, and contribute to standardisation, automation, and ERP optimisation initiatives (SAP preferred)
• Coordinate with Group Finance to ensure seamless cross-border operations, data exchange, and policy adherence
• Have knowledge of business combination/ acquisition/ demerger as per Indian accounting standard/ IFRS and Companies Act
• Govern technical accounting for per Ind AS/IFRS; ensure REIT/ regulatory disclosures and alignment with MIS; including accounting for development and service/facility businesses: revenue recognition (customer advances, unearned revenue), retention & liquidated damages, project WIP capitalization/close outs, and disclosures.
• Manage intercompany transactions, confirmations, eliminations, consolidation packs and upstream/downstream adjustments; ensure Indian accounting standard/ IFRS and Companies Act compliance.
• Maintain robust ICFR with documented RCMs; lead external/internal audits, ensure first‑time‑right deliverables, and implement root‑cause fixes for close issues, reconciliation breaks, and audit findings.
• Provide support as required by Business Finance Teams for acquisition/divestment due diligence (financial and tax), and own the data provisioning for the same.

Core Responsibilities (Direct and Indirect Tax Compliance)

• Perform tax accounting and reconciliations—26AS/AIS/TIS, ITC/2B matching, GST credit (including capex/project eligibility), refunds/claims, and disclosure controls.
• Perform end‑to‑end Direct & Indirect Tax compliance—accurate computation, review, filing, and on‑time payment for GST, TDS, ITR, advance‑tax, and MAT/AMT; ensure clean ledger tie‑outs.
• Provide data and support to Pan India Tax Head 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.
• Coordinate transactions and certifications—legal/tax due diligence for acquisitions and leases, tenant tax reviews, transfer pricing compliance (Form 3CEB), Form 61A (SFT), and 15CA/CB—optimizing structures and controls.

EXPERIENCE

6-10 years of Accounting experience with demonstrated Controllership and Tax role, preferably in REIT / property accounting

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Qualified CA

KEY SKILLS

• Advanced level knowledge of Finance/Accounting systems (SAP preferred), MS Office, Excellent analytical skills
• Proficiency in the English language

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Pro-active thinker (Advanced)
• Can-do self-starter (Advanced)
• Collaboration (Advanced)
• Digital adopter (Advanced)
• Ecosystem builder (Advanced)

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Ability to align to overall investment team goals and performance requirements.
• 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.