Project Controller / Audit & Financial Compliance Lead in Pune, भारत

Job Description – Project Controller / Audit & Financial Compliance Lead

Function Finance & Tax

Location-Pune, India

Employment Type Regular Employee

Position Summary

Responsible for leading statutory and internal audit processes at the legal entity level while ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial accounting and reporting activities. Acts as the primary liaison between auditors, management, and key stakeholders to facilitate timely audit completion and maintain robust financial controls within the SAP environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Statutory Audit Management

• Lead and coordinate the Annual Statutory Audit in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for statutory auditors and internal stakeholders.

• Ensure timely submission of audit schedules, supporting documentation, and management responses.

• Monitor audit progress and drive closure of audit observations within established timelines.

• Support management in addressing audit findings and implementing corrective actions where required.

2. Internal Audit Coordination

• Manage the Annual Internal Audit process in accordance with the Companies Act, 2013.

• Coordinate with business functions and audit teams to facilitate audit planning, execution, and reporting.

• Review audit observations, obtain stakeholder responses, and ensure effective remediation of identified issues.

• Track and report the status of audit action plans to management.

• Promote compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.

3. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee the SAP L6 Ledger (IN04) and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial transactions.

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, company policies, and statutory requirements.

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.

• Review general ledger balances, reconciliations, and financial reports to identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Maintain strong financial controls and support continuous process improvements in financial reporting.

4. Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with finance, taxation, supply chain, payroll, and other functional teams to resolve audit and accounting matters.

• Provide timely updates and reporting to management on audit status, financial compliance, and key risks.

• Build effective relationships with external auditors, internal auditors, and regulatory stakeholders. 

Key Competencies

• Regulatory Knowledge Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013 and statutory audit requirements.
  
• Financial Expertise Expertise in financial accounting, reporting, and internal controls.
  
• SAP Proficiency Proficiency in SAP ERP, particularly General Ledger and financial reporting modules.
  
• Stakeholder Management Strong stakeholder management and effective communication skills.
  
• Analytical Thinking Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project coordination capabilities.
  
• Time & Priority Management Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive activities to closure within strict timelines.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.

• Professional qualification such as CA, CMA, ACCA , or equivalent — preferred.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in statutory audits, internal audits, financial accounting, and SAP-based financial reporting.

• Proven ability to work effectively with auditors, senior management, and cross-functional teams in a multinational environment.

• Working knowledge of Indian accounting standards and regulatory frameworks applicable to large private limited entities