Job Description

Role Overview

The

Controller

is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring

robust financial governance, accuracy in reporting, and end-to-end control

across Ayekart Retail's multi-location operations. This position leads a large team of warehouse accountants and regional finance executives, ensuring strong compliance, timely reporting, and seamless integration between finance and operations.

The role is central to ensuring financial discipline, integrity of books, and high-quality MIS for management decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

A. Financial Accounting & Controls

Lead and supervise

35+ accountants

across HO and warehouses; ensure standardisation of accounting practices. Oversee complete accounting operations: payables, receivables, revenue recognition, stock accounting, and expense controls. Ensure

timely month-end and year-end closure

with zero non-compliances. Implement and monitor

strong internal controls

to safeguard assets and prevent leakages.

B. Financial Reporting & MIS

Drive accurate, timely

branch-wise/warehouse-wise profitability

reporting. Prepare and review

Corporate MIS

, management dashboards, and variance analyses. Support strategic decisions through

Business Planning & Analysis

.

C. Compliance, Audit & Governance

Coordinate and manage

Statutory, Internal & Stock Audits

across multiple locations. Implement audit findings, strengthen SOPs, and build a compliance-first culture. Ensure

GST, TDS and financial regulatory compliance

, supported by accounting teams.

D. Working Capital, Treasury & Banking

Prepare and monitor

Monthly Stock/DP Statements

for banking partners. Manage loan review processes, banking submissions, and fund utilisation reporting. Support the and Fund raising team in

fund-raising activities

and lender due diligence.

E. Process, Systems & Automation

Drive automation of workflows, use of ERP/Tally/Workflow, digitisation of processes, and control enhancements. Standardise processes across all warehouses and improve efficiency of transaction processing.

F. Leadership & Team Development

Mentor and develop regional accountants and warehouse-level finance teams. Build a high-performance culture, ensuring accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement. Conduct periodic training on systems, controls, audit readiness, and compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

CA with 8+ years

of experience in Finance, Accounting & Controls. Prior experience in

FMCG, Retail, Distribution, or Supply Chain-intensive businesses

is essential. Strong understanding of multi-location accounting, stock processes, and high-volume transactions. Demonstrated experience in leading large teams (20+ preferred).

Skills & Competencies

Essential

Strong command over accounting standards, GST, and statutory compliance. Proven experience in

financial controls, audits, MIS, and reconciliations

. Strong technology orientation; proficiency in

Excel, Tally, and automation tools

. Ability to work under tight timelines and deliver accurate outputs consistently.

Desirable

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to collaborate with Operations, Audit, Banking, and Senior Management. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?2,000,000.00 - ?2,500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person