Finance Controller

About the role

The Finance Controller will lead financial operations at Ugaoo, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and process excellence. You will manage reporting, budgeting, taxation, audits and core finance functions while partnering with cross‑functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee overall financial operations, reporting, compliance and internal controls.
• Prepare and analyse MIS reports, financial dashboards and performance insights.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales and Leadership for financial alignment.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and adherence to accounting principles.
• Manage stock and inventory accounting, reconciliations and valuation.
• Supervise Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury and FinOps.
• Plan, execute and close statutory and internal audits, addressing observations.
• Maintain compliance with direct and indirect tax requirements.
• Drive improvements in internal controls, financial systems and process efficiency.

Required profile

• 5–7 years of experience in finance, accounting or controllership.
• 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.
• Expertise in direct & indirect taxation (GST, TDS, Income Tax).
• Proven ability to independently handle audits and resolve audit queries.
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in ecommerce, retail or inventory‑heavy industries is a plus.

Required skills

• Financial reporting
• MIS reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial analysis
• Inventory accounting
• Accounts receivable (AR)
• Accounts payable (AP)
• Treasury management
• Direct and indirect taxation (GST, TDS, Income Tax)
• Audit management