Associate Manager- Control & Reporting

Responsibilities:

Accountant & Controls Lead (Finance Governance & Compliance)

Role Summary

The role is responsible for driving end-to-end finance governance, compliance, internal controls, and T&E operations for the Hub. It involves policy ownership, audit coordination, SEZ and MCA compliance management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, strong internal controls, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)

1. Full & Final Settlement (F&F Governance)

Issue No Objection Certificates (NOC) for exiting employees on behalf of Finance

Review and validate financial recoveries (if any) prior to clearance

Ensure timely and compliant exit clearance process

2. Travel & Entertainment (T&E) Governance

Govern T&E mailbox operations and resolve queries/exceptions

Review and approve T&E exception cases in line with policy

Prepare monthly T&E dashboards with spend analytics

Partner with business leaders to drive cost discipline and visibility

3. Policy Ownership & Training

Own and maintain HUB finance policies (ICM & T&E)

Drive policy updates and change management based on business/regulatory changes

Conduct onboarding and periodic training sessions for new joiners and stakeholders

Ensure consistent policy awareness and adherence

4. Compliance & Regulatory Governance

Own and update annual compliance checklist aligned to latest regulatory requirements

Manage annual renewal of third-party compliance engagements (e.g., consultants, advisors)

Lead SEZ compliance end-to-end, including liaison with SEZ authorities

Handle SEZ regulatory activities, including:

LOA Renewals / Expansion / Surrender

UAC meetings coordination

BLUT, RCMC, NSDL approvals

DSPF endorsements and follow-ups

5. Corporate Compliance (MCA & Secretarial)

Manage MCA filings and statutory forms (Form 11, Form 8, BEN forms, FiLLiP, DIR-3, etc.)

Support and document Board Resolutions

Ensure statutory records and documentation compliance

6. Audit & Controls Management

Coordinate internal and external audits with stakeholders

Ensure audit readiness, documentation, and timely closure of observations

Track and drive closure of open audit issues and remediation plans

Manage control testing program, including:

Scheduling and execution

Documentation review

Reporting results

Mitigation planning for control failures

7. Risk & Internal Controls

Drive internal controls framework (ICFR / SOX aligned where applicable)

Monitor control effectiveness and compliance adherence

Identify and mitigate process and compliance risks

Strengthen governance mechanisms across finance operations

8. Governance Forums & Stakeholder Management

Lead SEZ governance calls with compliance partners and tax team

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (HR, Legal, Tax, Business, Auditors)

Provide regular governance updates and insights to leadership

9. Record to Report (RTR) – Specific Controls

Perform and review insurance reconciliations

Manage premium accounting, clearing, and recovery tracking

Ensure proper accounting treatment and reconciliation discipline

Qualifications:

Chartered Accountant (CA) with ~5+ years' experience

Strong knowledge of compliance, audits, SEZ regulations, MCA filings

Expertise in internal controls, governance, and policy management

Hands-on experience in T&E operations and P2P controls

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

High attention to detail, documentation, and audit readiness

Key Success Metrics (KPIs)

Zero high-risk audit observations / repeat findings

100% timely compliance filings and renewals

Improved T&E policy adherence and spend visibility

Timely closure of audit issues and control gaps

Strong regulatory relationship management (SEZ, MCA, etc.)