Control & Reporting Asst Analyst

To provide end-to-end control, governance, and analytical support for the Agro Business in Kolkata, West Bengal. This role focuses on strengthening existing processes, driving automation initiatives, and ensuring robust governance across Seed-to-Chip and Seed-to-Seed operations. The role will actively contribute to central automation projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Control, Governance & Risk

• Drive the Agro control agenda and establish a robust control framework in the Kolkata region.
• Participate in risk assessments, define and implement business control activities (BCAs), and monitor effectiveness in the field.
• Ensure compliance with GCS, Schedule of Authority, and internal governance standards.
• Track and close control gaps, audit observations, and process deviations.

2. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Ensure Day-0 month-end close with accurate books and timely submission.
• Manage provisions and accruals for shrinkage, rottage, warehouses, MOH, freight, and other Agro costs.
• Review seed costing, inventory accounting, and GIT, highlighting risks and corrective actions.
• Support reconciliations and periodic financial reporting.

3. Management Reporting & Performance Reviews

• Prepare, validate, and consolidate Agro KPI reports with variance analysis and business insights.
• Drive performance reviews with Agro teams (Potato and Seed).
• Collate and validate data for regional reviews and leadership updates.

4. Inventory, Assets & Field Controls

• Ensure accurate representation of stock and assets through monthly balance sheet reviews and physical verification.
• Monitor seed pipeline, inventory movements, and warehouse/cold store governance.
• Conduct regular site visits to warehouses and fields to ensure adherence to processes and controls.

5. Statutory Compliance & Audits

• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, including Mandi taxes and filing of returns.
• Ensure availability and compliance of Seed, Potato, and other Agro licenses in coordination with Legal.
• Coordinate internal, statutory, and other audits, and ensure timely closure of observations.

6. Business Partnering & Operations Support

• Anchor contract farming and storage agreements, including validation, approvals, and due diligence.
• Support cold store due diligence and opening in SAP, seasonal setup, and operational readiness.
• Support transporter contracting and related commercial processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional Agro initiatives such as modernization projects, bulk cold stores, and cross-freight.

7. Process Setup, Automation & Training

• Drive central automation projects and reduction of manual interventions.
• Design and implement relevant SOPs and control processes for the region.

Conduct training and hand-holding for plant and field teams on finance, controls, and compliance.

Education & Experience

• CA with 3-4 years of experience in Finance / Controllership roles.
• Strong hands-on exposure to month-end close, provisions, balance sheet reviews, and inventory accounting in a manufacturing or supply-chain environment.
• Working knowledge of internal controls and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Ability to work independently and partner closely with operations.
• Preferred: Exposure to Agro, FMCG, or Agri-supply chain businesses.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong control mindset with ability to design practical processes, supported by analytical and MIS skills with clear variance analysis.
• High ownership with effective stakeholder management across field, plant, and regional teams.
• Willingness to travel to warehouses, cold stores, and field locations as required.