Finance controller

Company Profile: candi is a dedicated solar partner for businesses across Asia and Africa. Combining the international capital of our Swiss-based platform with local expertise in these regions were able to provide a unique offering to this underserved doing so we aim to have a big social impact reduce carbon emissions create jobs increase energy access and save money for businesses of all sizes in emerging markets.

Our approach is to take the risk so our partners dont have to providing businesses with flexible end-to-end solar and battery solutions that are built to last. Our shared value model leverages our experience in customisable finance and performance offerings quality engineering and data-enabled asset management to help guarantee optimized systems lowering the barrier to entry and maximizing returns.

Candi is seeking an ambitious and energetic Finance Controller (Accounting & Finance) with 8-10 years of post-qualification experience (CA) to join our growing team in India. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on expertise in GST financial analysis cost control and ERP systems. You will take ownership of core finance functions to drive operational efficiency and support our rapid growth in the solar sector.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including GL AR AP Fixed Assets Payroll accounting and Intercompany transactions.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly quarterly and annual financial closings.
• Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with IND AS / IFRS / US GAAP as applicable.
• Manage consolidation and reporting to headquarters (HQ) within corporate timelines.
• Oversee statutory compliance (GST TDS Income Tax) audit regulatory filings and internal control matters.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Maintain and strengthen internal control systems in line with SOX / global control frameworks.
• Develop document and improve accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify process automation and standardization opportunities across entities

Cash Treasury & Working Capital Management

• Support smooth month-end and year-end closing by ensuring timely availability of treasury-related data.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls for all treasury-linked transactions
• Reconcile bank statements and ensure proper recording of interest income forex adjustments and related transactions.

Audit Process Improvement & Internal Controls

• Liaise with external auditors lead internal audits compile documentation resolve queries champion robust process improvements automation ERP implementations and implementation of best financial practices as the company scales.

Compliance Payroll & Statutory Requirements.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements (Companies Act Income Tax GST FEMA etc.).
• Liaise with statutory internal and tax auditors for timely completion of audits.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all local tax laws GST TDS payroll processing labor and statutory regulations
• Manage corporate filings ROC submissions and board reporting requirements.

Team Leadership Partnering & Development

• Provide timely financial insights and analysis to support management decisions.
• Collaborate with FP&A and business teams on budgeting forecasting and variance analysis.
• Support corporate initiatives such as ERP enhancements M&A integrations and global finance transformation projects.
• Train mentor and develop a high-performing finance team; drive collaboration with commercial operations and global finance teams; manage cross-team communication.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent (mandatory)
• 810 years post-qualification finance experience ideally with 35 years in supervisory/leadership roles
• Proven track record in financial controllership accounting principles compliance statutory and regulatory frameworks
• Experience in renewable energy infrastructure technology sector or multi-location organizations preferred
• Strong expertise in Indian GAAP tax regulations financial systems budgeting and financial analysis
• Prior exposure to fundraising investor reporting or project finance is a plus
• Proficiency in Tally/ERP SAP/Oracle advanced Excel MS Office and presentation tools
• Excellent analytical organizational leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines
• Willingness to travel to Candi Solar project sites and regional offices as needed

Working Culture:

• You agree to live out the Candi values every day of your employment: this includes to put empathy before ego being authentic no matter what that we get it done as one and follow the Candi principle that less is more
• A dynamic cross-functional team player willing to take initiative on projects in the context of a multicultural scale-up trying to execute big bold ideas.
• Having experience working for an international company or having studied or worked abroad is considered a plus.
• You must be open honest trustworthy a strong communicator and understand that what we get done as a team surpasses what we get done individually.
• Candi is an equal opportunities employer.

Candi is unique because...

• We focus on helping businesses of all sizes in emerging markets get access to cheap clean solar energy.
• We have a strong emphasis on a client-centric & innovation-driven working culture.
• We are an international team where remote working is commonplace where we trust our team members to actively carve out a role for themselves according to their skillset.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.