Weekday AI
Finance
FinanceController
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“Finance Controller at Weekday AI. Skills: Finance Controller, Chartered Accountant (CA), accounting records management, month-end closing, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, audit assistance, internal financial governance, Ind AS standards, GST, TDS, Companies Act. Manage comprehensive accounting activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and ledger reviews.. Ensure disciplined month-end closure with accurate provisioning for expenses, accruals, depreciation, and amortizatio”
What You'll Achieve.
precise month-end closing; accurate financial reports; audit-ready financial statements; clean trial balance monthly; prompt filing and reconciliation of GST and TDS; monitor vendor compliance; manage working capital metrics effectively; precise valuation and appropriate provisioning for shrinkage, damage, and obsolescence; smooth audit completions; enhance internal financial controls; improve workflow efficiency; enhance data integration and accuracy; establishing a scalable finance infrastructure that supports over 500 stores
Industry & Context.
excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with more than 5 years of post-qualification experience, knowledge of Ind AS, GST, TDS, and provisions under the Companies Act, Hands-on expertise with Zoho Books, Tally, or advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, A proactive ownership mindset with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, Capability to collaborate across departments and manage tight deadlines effectively
Nice to Have
Experience working in Retail, FMCG, or businesses with multiple locations is preferred
What You'll Do.
Manage comprehensive accounting activities including journal entries
Ensure disciplined month-end closure with accurate provisioning for expenses
Maintain and reconcile sub-ledgers such as Accounts Payable
and Inventory to guarantee a clean trial balance monthly.
Generate monthly financial statements including Profit & Loss
and Cash Flow in compliance with Ind AS standards.
Conduct variance analyses against budgets and previous periods
emphasizing key cost and margin trends.
Assist in preparing management dashboards
and investor Management Information Systems (MIS).
Ensure prompt filing and reconciliation of GST and TDS
and monitor vendor compliance.
Support statutory and tax audits with accurate documentation and reporting.
Maintain compliance with the Companies Act and other relevant regulations.
Audit vendor payments for accuracy
ensuring correct accounting of discounts
Promote automation and maintain hygiene in AP and AR processes.
and manage working capital metrics effectively.
Review store-level accounting activities including expenses
Oversee inventory accounting for FOFO and COCO stores
ensuring precise valuation and appropriate provisioning for shrinkage
Coordinate with operations and supply chain teams to reconcile book records with physical inventory.
Prepare audit schedules
effectively manage auditor queries
and ensure smooth audit completions.
Enhance internal financial controls and maintain comprehensive documentation for accounting processes.
Assist in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and finance policies.
Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve workflow efficiency within ERP systems and proprietary technology.
Collaborate with Tech and Product teams to enhance data integration and accuracy.
Contribute to establishing a scalable finance infrastructure that supports over 500 stores.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborating closely with business units, store operations, and technology teams; Collaborate with Tech and Product teams
Full Job Description
**This role is for one of the Weekday's clients ** Min Experience: 5 years Location: Bengaluru JobType: full-time We are looking for a highly responsible and proactive **Finance Controller** to manage our accounting records, ensure precise month-end closing, deliver accurate financial reports, uphold regulatory compliance, assist with audits, and support internal financial governance. This position is perfect for a **technically proficient, hands-on Chartered Accountant (CA)** aiming to advance into a **Financial Controller role** in the coming years. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys enhancing processes, pays close attention to detail, and is ready to take initiative when required. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining **accurate accounting records, timely month-end closures, and audit-ready financial statements** , collaborating closely with business units, store operations, and technology teams. **Requirements** ### **Key Responsibilities** ### **Financial Close & Control** * Manage comprehensive accounting activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and ledger reviews. * Ensure disciplined month-end closure with accurate provisioning for expenses, accruals, depreciation, and amortization. * Maintain and reconcile sub-ledgers such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Inventory to guarantee a clean trial balance monthly. ### **Financial Reporting & MIS** * Generate monthly financial statements including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow in compliance with Ind AS standards. * Conduct variance analyses against budgets and previous periods, emphasizing key cost and margin trends. * Assist in preparing management dashboards, board presentations, and investor Management Information Systems (MIS). ### **Compliance & Taxation** * Ensure prompt filing and reconciliation of GST and TDS, and monitor vendor compliance. * Support statutory and tax audits with accurate documentation and reporting. * Ma
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