Ugaoo – Finance Controller – CA

About the Role:

The Finance Controller will lead the financial operations at Ugaoo with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and process excellence. The role involves managing financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, audits, and core finance functions while working closely with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of accounting and tax principles, and the ability to improve financial systems and solve operational challenges.

Responsibilities:

– Manage overall financial operations, reporting, compliance, and controls

– Prepare and analyze MIS reports, financial dashboards, and performance insights

– Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

– Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Leadership teams for financial alignment

– Ensure accurate revenue recognition and adherence to accounting principles

– Oversee stock and inventory accounting, reconciliations, and valuation processes

– Manage Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), Treasury, and FinOps

– Independently handle statutory and internal audits from planning to closure

– Address and resolve audit observations with clarity and accuracy

– Ensure compliance with all direct and indirect tax requirements

– Drive improvements in internal controls, financial systems, and process efficiency

– Identify and solve structural financial or operational problems

– Communicate financial insights and recommendations to senior management

– Support strategic decision-making through data-driven analysis

Requirements:

– 5-7 years of experience in finance, accounting, or controllership roles

– Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)

– Strong understanding of MIS, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

– Deep knowledge of revenue principles, cost structures, and inventory accounting

– Hands-on experience managing AR, AP, Treasury, and finance operations

– Strong expertise in direct and indirect taxation, including GST, TDS, and Income Tax

– Proven track record of independently handling statutory and internal audits

– Ability to respond effectively to audit queries and resolve audit observations

– Strong communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills

– Ability to identify and resolve structural issues in finance processes

– Experience in ecommerce, retail, supply-chain-driven, or inventory-heavy industries preferred