Finance Controller

Role Overview

This position is for a Finance Controller based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. The role covers end-to-end financial control, accounting closure, audit coordination, statutory and tax compliance, budgeting, MIS, stakeholder engagement, and support for strategic financial decisions across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finalization of books of accounts and manage audits, including compliance with Ind AS and GAAP.
• Close accounts on schedule and resolve queries raised by statutory auditors to avoid adverse observations in audit reports.
• Oversee capital expenditure activities and ensure regulatory capex is completed within approved timelines and budgets.
• Manage accounts receivable by ensuring accurate and timely billing, monitoring revenue leakage, coordinating with revenue auditors, and following up on debtor reconciliations and collections.
• Handle accounts payable by ensuring payments to vendors, suppliers, and service providers are made in line with agreed terms.
• Ensure compliance with TDS, Service Tax, and VAT-related requirements.
• Track expenses against AOP plans and perform variance analysis.
• Ensure all tax returns are filed accurately and on time, manage assessments, and address departmental queries.
• Support appeal matters by preparing submissions, appearing when required, and coordinating with legal advocates.
• Work to prevent interest, penalties, and compliance lapses while optimizing available Cenvat credits.
• Prepare AOPs and management MIS with detailed analysis of revenue, expenditure, and other key financial metrics.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review regulatory orders and assess their effect on the company’s financial and operational plans.
• Evaluate financial performance against long-term operating objectives and budgets.
• Contribute to due diligence activities when needed.
• Prepare FAQs and supporting material for investor calls and meetings.
• Ensure timely and accurate submissions to regulators.
• Develop financial models and future projections to support business decisions, including airport-related models.
• Engage with banks and financial institutions for funding support proposals.
• Maintain strong working relationships with bankers, AAI, MoCA, and other stakeholders while addressing their concerns.
• Support development of non-aero business by identifying conventional and unconventional revenue sources and converting them into value opportunities.
• Contribute to expansion of non-aero business across airports locally and globally.
• Design monetization strategies for consumer segments, including segmentation, analysis, and organizational setup for revenue growth.
• Work on synergies across business verticals to improve overall outcomes.

Qualifications

The preferred qualification is Chartered Accountancy (CA) or an equivalent qualification, or an MBA in Finance.

Behavioral Skills

• Strong strategic thinking and sound decision-making ability.
• Confident leadership and clear communication.
• Good analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to manage pressure and meet deadlines consistently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholder handling ability.

Technical Skills

• Financial modeling
• Ind AS and GAAP compliance
• Tax compliance and assessment handling
• Budgeting and MIS preparation
• Stakeholder management

Additional Information

This role requires someone who can manage complex finance operations, work closely with auditors, regulators, banks, and internal teams, and contribute to both compliance and business growth initiatives.