Finance Controller

About the Company 

Serigen is an innovation-driven, tissue regeneration products company, founded with the vision to become a global leader in biomedical devices. We leverage the materials science of natural silk proteins to develop novel biomedical products that serve the clinical needs of diverse patient communities.

Detailed Job Description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the full spectrum of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, taxation, cash flow management, costing analysis, and the development of internal control policies and procedures. This role requires strong leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Tally and Zoho applications.

• Accounting Operations:
  • Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate accounting standards (e.g., IndAS) and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage month-end and year-end closing processes accurately and efficiently.
  • Supervise Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL) functions.
  • Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts, inter-company balances, and other critical accounts.
• Taxation:
  • Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all Direct Tax (Income Tax, TDS, etc.) and Indirect Tax (GST) regulations.
  • Manage tax filings, payments, assessments, and audits.
  • Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations and advise management on potential impacts.
  • Implement strategies for tax planning and optimization within legal boundaries.
• Cash Flow Management:
  • Monitor daily cash balances and manage cash flow effectively.
  • Prepare regular cash flow forecasts and projections.
  • Develop strategies to optimize working capital management.
  • Manage banking relationships.
• MIS & Reporting:
  • Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and Management Information System (MIS) reports.
  • Analyze financial data, identify trends, variances against budget/forecast, and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Investor Reporting:
  • Prepare financial reports, presentations, and analyses for investors, board members, and other stakeholders as required.
  • Ensure compliance with investor reporting covenants and requirements.
• Costing:
  • Develop, implement, and maintain cost accounting systems and procedures.
  • Analyze product/service costs, margins, and profitability.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Budgeting & Forecasting:
  • Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles.
  • Monitor actual performance against budget/forecast and report on variances.
  • Work with department heads to develop and manage their budgets.
• Internal Controls & Process Improvement:
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within the finance function.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Education: MBA in Finance or equivalent postgraduate degree in Finance/Accounting. CA/CMA qualification is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with demonstrated experience across accounting, taxation, reporting, and budgeting.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Tally ERP 9 / TallyPrime is essential.

• Hands-on experience with Zoho Books and/or other Zoho Finance suite applications is required.
• Strong knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards (IndAS) and Indian tax regulations (Direct & Indirect).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and dependability.

Please note, this is a full-time work-from-office position. Location of our office -  Electronic Co-operative Industrial Estate, Parvati Paytha, Pune

Our Company is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or parental status.