Finance Controller

Reports to: Managing Director

We are seeking a seasoned Financial Controller to lead our finance and accounting operations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategic financial management, corporate trade finance, and international tax and audit compliance.

The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing all financial reporting, ensuring regulatory adherence, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the company's growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management and Reporting:

• Lead and supervise the Finance and Accounts department,

managing all day-to-day financial and accounting activities.

• Prepare management accounts and consolidated financial

statements.

• Direct the development and oversight of budgets, including

creating budgetary controls and record-keeping systems.

• Conduct variance analysis and provide quarterly forecast

reporting to maintain data integrity and accuracy.

• Corporate and Trade Finance:

• Serve as the primary point of contact with banks to establish

trade facilities, including revolving loan facilities and property

term loans.

• Work with the operations team, traders, and bankers to manage

the issuance and negotiation of Letters of Credit and short-term

financing.

• Compliance and Audit:

• Lead all interactions with statutory and internal auditors to

ensure timely completion of audits.

• Oversee the timely submission of tax returns, including Good &

Service Tax (GST) returns and income tax returns, in compliance

with all relevant laws.

• Manage all filings and correspondence with regulatory bodies,

such as International Enterprise (IE) of Singapore, for programs

like the Global Trader Program.

• Conduct due diligence and finalization of accounts for various

business entities.

• Operational Leadership:

• Create and implement organizational structures to enhance the

efficiency of financial functions.

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all statutory dues and

returns.

• Supervise and check various filings as per the Companies Act.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce.
  
  

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Chartered Accountant

(CA).

• Experience as a Company Secretary is a plus.
  
  

• At least 11 years of progressive experience in finance leadership

and audit management.

• Demonstrated expertise in corporate trade finance and financial

reporting.

• Fluent in English, Bengali, and Hindi/Urdu.
  
  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Tally

ERP 9