At Swish, we're reimagining food delivery by combining speed, freshness, and consistency. Our platform delivers high-quality meals, snacks, and beverages in under 10 minutes, creating a seamless experience for customers every day. Backed by leading investors and rapidly expanding across cities, we're building the technology, operations, and customer experience that will define the next generation of food delivery.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly driven Financial Controller to lead our accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and governance functions. This role will own the integrity of our financial statements, strengthen internal controls, drive automation across finance processes, and ensure the organization is audit- and diligence-ready at all times.

This is a high-impact role suited for someone who enjoys building scalable finance processes in a fast-growing startup environment while partnering closely with business, operations, legal, tax, and leadership teams.

What You'll Own

Financial Reporting & Close

- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process with accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepare financial statements in compliance with Ind AS and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Ensure robust balance sheet reconciliations, ledger scrutiny, and financial reviews.
- Deliver management reports with actionable insights on financial performance and key business metrics.

Accounting & Finance Operations

- Oversee end-to-end accounting operations, including AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Payroll accounting, General Ledger, and cash management.
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition, expense accounting, accruals, and provisions.
- Drive process improvements and automation.




- Build scalable accounting processes that support rapid business expansion.

Controls, Governance & Compliance

- Design and strengthen financial controls and accounting policies.
- Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, GST, TDS, Income Tax, FEMA, and other statutory requirements.
- Lead statutory audits, tax audits, internal audits, and investor due diligence.
- Own compliance calendars and regulatory filings.

Business Partnership

- Partner with FP&A;, Operations, Procurement, HR, and Legal teams.
- Support fundraising, board reporting, and ESOP implementation.
- Provide financial guidance on commercial decisions and contracts.

Team Leadership

- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing controllership team.
- Establish ownership and performance standards.
- Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

- Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
- 7+ years of experience in Controllership, Financial Reporting, Accounting, or Audit.
- Strong understanding of Ind AS, financial reporting, internal controls, and statutory compliance.
- Experience leading audits and managing relationships with auditors, consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems and finance process automation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup workplace.

Preferred Experience

- Prior experience with a Big 4 firm combined with startup or high-growth company experience.
- Exposure to fundraising, investor reporting, due diligence, and board governance.
- Experience building finance processes and teams from the ground up.

📌 Financial Controller (Bengaluru)
🏢 Swish
📍 Bengaluru