Project Controller

Overview

The Project Controller provides overall financial management and coordination for a major project involving significant CAPEX or other investments, along with contract administration and financial control.

What you'll do

• Prepare tender documents and provide general bid support.
• Prepare project economic evaluation and approval forms (CAR, BAR, PAR, etc.).
• Provide financial decision support to the management group.
• Design and implement project systems, policies and practices to facilitate project control.
• Prepare accounts, including project variance analysis versus project plan.
• Review Supply Chain supplier contracts to optimize cost and quality.
• Safeguard company assets, particularly inventory, through internal control.
• Lead and coordinate the Annual Statutory Audit for SITCPL 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
• 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.
• Strong knowledge of the Companies Act, 2013 and statutory audit requirements.
• Expertise in financial accounting, reporting, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP, particularly General Ledger and financial reporting modules.
• Strong stakeholder management and effective communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project coordination capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive activities to closure within strict timelines.

Nice to have

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

Details

• Location: Pune, India.