Finance Controller - Karaikal Port

Job description

Responsibilities • Lead the preparation, consolidation, review, and finalization of annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets and ensure timely approvals. • Monitor and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue, cost, and profitability performance and recommend corrective actions. • Provide financial evaluation and decision support for capital expenditure proposals and investment decisions. • Ensure timely preparation and circulation of monthly MIS reports and coordinate performance reviews. • Oversee the preparation, analysis, and review of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards. • Analyze expenses, receivables, and working capital trends and drive operational efficiency. • Manage cash flows, liquidity positions, and short-term investment decisions. • Strengthen internal financial controls and ensure closure of audit observations. • Ensure completion of statutory audits within defined timelines. • Ensure compliance with GST, EPCG obligations, and all applicable statutory requirements. • Lead, coach, and develop the finance team. • Drive adoption of modern finance systems, technologies, and best practices. Qualifications • Chartered Accountant (CA) • Minimum 10+ years of experience in Finance & Accounts. • Experience handling end-to-end finance operations in a large organization or infrastructure / port setup. • Strong exposure to balance sheet finalization, statutory audits, and regulatory compliances.