Assistant Manager - Control & Reporting

Overview

To provide end-to-end control, governance, and analytical support for the Agro Business at the new geography in Assam, while also supporting central/HQ activities.The role will be responsible for setting up processes, controls, trainings, and systems, ensuring strong governance across Seed-to-Chip and Seed-to-Seed, and supporting the Agro Controller (HQ) in reporting, closing, and regional data consolidation.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Agro control agenda and establish a robust control framework at the new Agro region in Assam.
• Participate in risk assessments, define and implement business control activities (BCAs), and monitor effectiveness in the field.
• Ensure compliance with GCS, Schedule of Authority, and internal governance standards.
• Track and close control gaps, audit observations, and process deviations.

• Ensure Day-0 month-end close with accurate books and timely submission to HQ.
• Manage provisions and accruals for shrinkage, rottage, warehouses, MOH, freight, and other Agro costs.
• Review seed costing, inventory accounting, and GIT, highlighting risks and corrective actions.
• Support HQ closing requirements, reconciliations, and periodic financial reporting.

• Prepare, validate, and consolidate Agro KPI reports with variance analysis and business insights.
• Drive performance reviews with Agro teams i.e. month end results.
• Collate and validate data from multiple regions for central reviews and leadership updates.

• Ensure accurate representation of stock and assets through monthly balance sheet reviews, physical verification by 3rd party and asset confirmation from 3rd party.
• Monitor seed pipeline, inventory movements, and warehouse/cold store governance.
• Conduct regular site visits to cold stores and fields to ensure adherence to processes and controls.

• Ensure compliance with local and corporate statutory requirements, including Mandi taxes and filing of returns.
• Ensure availability and compliance of Seed, Potato, and other Agro licenses in coordination with Legal.
• Coordinate internal, statutory, and other audits, and ensure timely closure of observations.

• Anchor contract farming and storage agreements, including validation, approvals, and due diligence.
• Support cold store due diligence and opening in SAP, seasonal setup, and operational readiness.
• Support transporter contracting and related commercial processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional Agro initiatives such as modernization projects, bulk cold stores, and cross-freight.

• Design and implement relevant SOPs and control processes for the new geography.
• Drive process automation and reduction of manual interventions.
• Conduct training and hand-holding for plant and field teams on finance, controls, and compliance.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• CA with 3-4 years of experience in Finance / Controllership roles.
• Strong hands-on exposure to month-end close, provisions, balance sheet reviews, and inventory accounting in a manufacturing or supply-chain environment.
• Working knowledge of internal controls and ERP systems (SAP preferred) with HQ reporting exposure.
• Ability to work independently in a greenfield/new geography and partner closely with operations.
• Preferred: Exposure to Agro, FMCG, or agri-supply chain businesses

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong control mindset with ability to design practical processes, supported by analytical and MIS skills with clear variance analysis.
• High ownership with effective stakeholder management across field, plant, and HQ teams.
• Willingness to travel to warehouses, cold stores, and field locations as required.