Financial Controller

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Regional Financial Controller – India will own financial control, statutory reporting, regulatory finance and finance operations for Axi's India entities. The role combines strategic oversight with hands‑on execution, building processes from scratch while delivering accurate financial results. It serves as the senior finance representative for the country and will evolve into a team‑leadership position as the business scales.

Role Snapshot

• Regional Financial Controller – India
• Senior finance representative
• End‑to‑end accounting & reporting
• Regulatory finance & compliance
• Statutory audit & tax oversight
• Process & systems implementation
• Business partnering & decision support

Must-Have Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (CA) certification
• Financial control & statutory reporting expertise
• Ind AS knowledge
• post‑qualification finance experience
• financial control and statutory reporting
• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• appropriate rights and documentation for employment in India

Nice-to-Have Signals

• IFRS exposure
• Experience in regulated financial services, fintech, capital markets or brokerage
• Process establishment in growth environments
• regulated financial services / fintech / brokerage experience
• regulated financial services

Work Setup

• Location: Bangalore, India
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Work authorization: appropriate rights and documentation for employment in India
• Visa sponsorship: no

Not Specified in JD

• Salary range
• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility
• Equity
• Bonus
• Notice period
• Travel
• Security clearance
• Coding test
• Portfolio
• GitHub
• Writing sample
• Cover letter

What You'll Likely Work On

• Lead end‑to‑end financial accounting for all India entities, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Oversee monthly close, prepare management accounts and variance analysis for Group Finance.
• Maintain a robust control environment aligned with Group policies and internal audit standards.
• Establish and manage the regulatory finance framework for the new regulated entity, ensuring RBI and SEBI compliance.
• Manage statutory audits, corporate tax filings, GST, transfer pricing and Companies Act compliance.
• Oversee payroll statutory requirements including TDS, PF, gratuity and labour law compliance.
• Build scalable processes for accounts payable, receivable, treasury, banking and reconciliations.
• Lead implementation of financial systems and reporting tools within India.

Good Fit If You Have

• Strong communication and analytical abilities.
• Proven ability to work independently in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments.
• Experience engaging with auditors, regulators and senior leadership.