About the role:
The Finance Controller will lead the financial operations at Ugaoo with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and process excellence. The role involves managing financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, audits, and core finance functions while working closely with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of accounting and tax principles, and the ability to improve financial systems and solve operational challenges.
Responsibilities:
- Manage overall financial operations, reporting, compliance, and controls
- Prepare and analyze MIS reports, financial dashboards, and performance insights
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Leadership teams for financial alignment
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition and adherence to accounting principles
- Oversee stock and inventory accounting, reconciliations, and valuation processes
- Manage Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), Treasury, and FinOps
- Independently handle statutory and internal audits from planning to closure
- Address and resolve audit observations with clarity and accuracy
- Ensure compliance with all direct and indirect tax requirements
- Drive improvements in internal controls, financial systems, and process efficiency
- Identify and solve structural financial or operational problems
- Communicate financial insights and recommendations to senior management
- Support strategic decision-making through data-driven analysis
Requirements:
- 5–7 years of experience in finance, accounting, or controllership roles
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
- Strong understanding of MIS, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Deep knowledge of revenue principles, cost structures, and inventory accounting
- Hands-on experience managing AR, AP, Treasury, and finance operations
- Strong expertise in direct & indirect taxation (GST, TDS, Income Tax)
- Proven track record of independently handling audits
- Ability to respond effectively to audit queries and observations
- Strong communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to identify and resolve structural issues in finance processes
- Experience in ecommerce, retail, supply-chain-driven, or inventory-heavy industries preferred
