Financial Controller (Real Estate)

Client - One of the largest land bank agregator for South India and expanding its footprint other areas of Real Estate

The Role will report to the CFO

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Controllership:

• Oversee end-to-end accounting operations and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
• Supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closures.
• Implement and maintain robust financial controls and processes.
• Coordinate with auditors for statutory, tax, and internal audits.

2. Taxation (Direct & Indirect):

• Manage all direct and indirect tax matters, including Income Tax, GST, TDS, and other statutory levies.
• Ensure timely filing of all tax returns and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Handle tax assessments, notices, and departmental communications.
• Develop tax planning strategies to optimize the companys tax position.
• Work closely with tax consultants and advisors.

3. Treasury & Cash Flow Management:

• Oversee treasury operations, including cash flow planning, fund management, and working capital optimization.
• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and loan covenants.
  
• Monitor daily cash positions and ensure adequate liquidity.
• Drive cost-effective financing strategies.

4. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Prepare and present financial performance reports and variance analyses.
• Support management with financial insights for strategic decision-making.
• Monitor project-wise and business unit-wise profitability.
• Develop and track key financial metrics and dashboards.

5. Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR):

• Oversee end-to-end AP and AR processes.
• Ensure timely vendor payments and customer collections.
• Monitor aging reports and implement strategies to improve cash cycles.
• Strengthen internal controls over payments and receipts.

6. Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Implement and monitor internal financial controls.
• Support board reporting and management reviews.

7.

• Lead and mentor the finance and accounts team.
• Establish clear KRAs and performance metrics.
• Drive automation, process improvements, and system enhancements.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, and financial regulations.
• 8-14 years of experience in managing overall Finance Function.
• CA and Experience in Real Estate is a must.
• Expertise in treasury, cash flow management, and working capital optimization.
• Advanced skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Experience in managing audits and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel.

Preferred Industry Experience:

• Real estate, construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, or similar project-based industries

Key Deliverables / KPIs:

• Timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Statutory and tax compliance without penalties.
• Improved cash flow and working capital cycles.
• Budget adherence and variance control.
• Strong audit outcomes with minimal observations.