Associate Manager- Control & Reporting

Accountant & Controls Lead (Finance Governance & Compliance)

Role Summary

The role is responsible for driving end-to-end finance governance, compliance, internal controls, and T&E operations for the Hub. It involves policy ownership, audit coordination, SEZ and MCA compliance management, and stakeholder engagement , ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, strong internal controls, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)

1. Full & Final Settlement (F&F Governance)

• Issue No Objection Certificates (NOC) for exiting employees on behalf of Finance
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• Review and validate financial recoveries (if any) prior to clearance
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• Ensure timely and compliant exit clearance process
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2. Travel & Entertainment (T&E) Governance

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• Govern T&E mailbox operations and resolve queries/exceptions
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• Review and approve T&E exception cases in line with policy
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• Prepare monthly T&E dashboards with spend analytics
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• Partner with business leaders to drive cost discipline and visibility
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3. Policy Ownership & Training

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• Own and maintain HUB finance policies (ICM & T&E)
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• Drive policy updates and change management based on business/regulatory changes
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• Conduct onboarding and periodic training sessions for new joiners and stakeholders
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• Ensure consistent policy awareness and adherence
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4. Compliance & Regulatory Governance

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• Own and update annual compliance checklist aligned to latest regulatory requirements
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• Manage annual renewal of third-party compliance engagements (, consultants, advisors)
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• Lead SEZ compliance end-to-end , including liaison with SEZ authorities
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• Handle SEZ regulatory activities , including:
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• LOA Renewals / Expansion / Surrender
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• UAC meetings coordination
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• BLUT, RCMC, NSDL approvals
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• DSPF endorsements and follow-ups
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5. Corporate Compliance (MCA & Secretarial)

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• Manage MCA filings and statutory forms (Form 11, Form 8, BEN forms, FiLLiP, DIR-3, etc.)
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• Support and document Board Resolutions
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• Ensure statutory records and documentation compliance
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6. Audit & Controls Management

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• Coordinate internal and external audits with stakeholders
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• Ensure audit readiness , documentation, and timely closure of observations
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• Track and drive closure of open audit issues and remediation plans
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• Manage control testing program , including:
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• Scheduling and execution
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• Documentation review
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• Reporting results
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• Mitigation planning for control failures
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7. Risk & Internal Controls

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• Drive internal controls framework (ICFR / SOX aligned where applicable)
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• Monitor control effectiveness and compliance adherence
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• Identify and mitigate process and compliance risks
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• Strengthen governance mechanisms across finance operations
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8. Governance Forums & Stakeholder Management

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• Lead SEZ governance calls with compliance partners and tax team
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• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (HR, Legal, Tax, Business, Auditors)
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• Provide regular governance updates and insights to leadership
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9. Record to Report (RTR) – Specific Controls

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• Perform and review insurance reconciliations
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• Manage premium accounting, clearing, and recovery tracking
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• Ensure proper accounting treatment and reconciliation discipline
Qualifications \n
• Strong knowledge of compliance, audits, SEZ regulations, MCA filings
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• Expertise in internal controls, governance, and policy management
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• Hands-on experience in T&E operations and P2P controls
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• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
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• High attention to detail, documentation, and audit readiness
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Key Success Metrics (KPIs)

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• Zero high-risk audit observations / repeat findings
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• 100% timely compliance filings and renewals
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• Improved T&E policy adherence and spend visibility
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• Timely closure of audit issues and control gaps
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• Strong regulatory relationship management (SEZ, MCA, etc.)