AZA Fashion - Finance Controller

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Financial Controllership & Reporting

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing
• Ensure accounting compliance as per Ind AS / statutory requirements
• Prepare P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow statements
• Lead consolidated MIS and management reporting
• Provide variance analysis and actionable insights to leadership

Audit, Compliance & Governance

• Lead statutory audits, internal audits, tax audits
• Coordinate with Big4 / external auditors
• Ensure compliance with:
• Companies Act
• GST & direct tax laws
• Banking & regulatory covenants
• Strengthen internal controls and SOPs

Retail & Omnichannel Finance

• Handle finance for offline luxury stores and e-commerce
• Manage store-level profitability, margins, and commissions
• Oversee inventory accounting and valuation
• Strong understanding of Ind AS 115 (Revenue Recognition) and Ind AS 116 (Leases)

Working Capital & Treasury

• Manage working capital cycle:
• Receivables
• Payables
• Inventory
• Cash-flow forecasting & liquidity management
• Handle banking relationships, limits, and funding
• Support short-term financing and treasury operations

Business Partnering

• Partner with:
• Sales
• Marketing
• Supply Chain
• Operations
• Support pricing decisions, promotions, and expansion plans
• Conduct cost–benefit analysis and financial feasibility studies
• Support new store launches and expansion projects

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the finance team (accounts, AP/AR, taxation, payroll)
• Drive performance, capability building, and succession planning
• Act as a trusted finance advisor to senior management

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• CA / CMA (MBA preferred)
• Strong technical accounting and compliance background

Experience

• 12–18+ years of experience in:
• Prior experience as Finance Controller / Finance Head
• Exposure to IPO readiness / PE reporting is a strong plus