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

• 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.)