Job Description: Financial Controller
WHAT WE DO AND WHO WE ARE
Join the dynamic team at Wholsum Foods and be part of an extraordinary movement! Our mission is simple: to change the worlds eats. With brands like Slurrp Farm and Mille we offer healthy and delicious alternatives to the junk food epidemic. Its time to rediscover the nutritious traditions of our ancestors and embrace the power of millets like Ragi Jowar Bajra and Foxtail Millet.
Led by founders - Shauravi Malik and Meghana Narayan we are food enthusiasts entrepreneurs and mothers committed to making a difference. Were expanding globally and seeking talented individuals who thrive in a collaborative innovative and high-growth environment. Join us and embark on a rewarding journey where you can grow professionally while having a blast!
At Wholsum Foods we celebrate diversity and unity all driven by a shared mission to revolutionize the way we eat. Our team is our greatest asset and our core valuesRelationship First Dependable Passionate and Growth Mindsetbring out the best in each team member. We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace embracing individuals regardless of race color ancestry religion sex sexual orientation marital status disability or gender identity. Together we will redefine the future of food!
We are also Great Place to Work Certified.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as the single point of accountability for preparation maintenance and integrity of books of accounts in compliance with applicable accounting standards and laws.
- Oversee and ensure timely compliance with all statutory legal taxation and secretarial requirements (GST TDS Income Tax ROC filings etc.) in coordination with consultants where applicable.
- Ensure fairness accuracy and timely presentation of the companys financial statements including PnL Balance sheet & cash flow on monthly basis
- Drive monthly quarterly and annual financial closures with strong monthly reviews and controls over provisions accruals and reconciliations.
- Design document implement and continuously improve finance-related processes policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across accounting procurement payments inventory revenue and compliance cycles.
- Develop implement and maintain a robust Internal Financial Control (IFC) framework covering all key financial and operational processes.
- Conduct periodic testing of Internal Financial Controls to assess design adequacy and operating effectiveness identify control gaps and ensure timely remediation.
- Monitor compliance with defined SOPs and ensure process discipline across departments impacting financial reporting.
- Manage team for smooth operations of Accounts receivable & Accounts payable.
- Ensure effective coordination with statutory auditors internal auditors and tax consultants to enable smooth audits and regulatory reviews with zero statutory non-compliances and timely completion of statutory audit with clean report
- Strengthen documentation standards to ensure audit readiness and transparency of financial processes.
- Work closely with supply chain operations for all operational issues impacting accounts payables or any tax/ compliances
- Develop clean master data management of product margin vendor and customer masters with help from cross functional teams
- Work closely with ERP project lead to implement ERP and stabilize with minimal impact to business
- Strengthen accounts receivable and provisions process while guiding AR team standardising credit policy and setting timely reconciliations and NDC process.
- Supervise and manage daily accounting operations providing guidance and oversight to the finance team
WHAT WILL YOU THINK MOSTLY
- Is the business operating in line with the plan
- Am I helping create a cost-conscious culture
- What are the problems we will face in the next 6-12 months and what should we prioritize to solve them
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR
- Financial numeracy You should be able to use excel for building business models and in delving into financials. You are someone who is curious about business and comfortable with numbers
- Logical thinking You must be willing to think through different pieces of the puzzle and be willing to explore all the levers of the business
- Accountable You must enjoy working in an entrepreneurial team where you need strong time management skills and enjoy handling multiple deliverables in a fast-moving environment
- Technical knowledge - Thorough knowledge of IFRS/ Accounting standards/ Tax & relevant accounting compliances
WHAT WILL YOU BRING
- You will have a proven working experience as a financial controller in a corporate environment with overall accounting and finance experience of 8-10 years.
- Must be a Chartered Accountant (with or without additional qualification)
- Track record of managing minimum 4-5 people team
WHAT WILL YOU GET
- Fast paced growth in the startup FMCG space.
- Mentorship from senior people / in house experts
- Ability to think strategically and lead
- Key involvement in shaping the overall course of the startup and the customer experience at Wholsum Foods.
- Managing and growing a dynamic team.
STARTING DATE: Position open immediately
LOCATION: Golf Course Road Gurugram