Role Title: Branch Finance Controller / Senior Branch Accountant
Department: Finance & Business Operations
Location: Branch Level (In office)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
Are you a finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, balancing strategic financial planning with hands-on operational management?
We are seeking an experienced Branch Finance Controller to oversee all financial activities at our branch level. In this role, you will act as a key financial advisor to the Branch Head, driving budgeting, financial forecasting, billing operations, cost control, and regulatory compliance. If you possess sharp analytical skills, a solid background in accounting principles, and the ability to simplify complex financial data into actionable business insights, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
1. Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Support (30%)
- Prepare the annual branch budget and support the regional Hub budget preparation.
- Conduct sales forecasting, business trend analysis, profitability estimates, and variance analyses (Budget vs. Actual).
- Analyze trading results, collections, and cost structures to advise the Branch Head on financial health and growth opportunities.
2. Financial Analysis & Business Reporting (30%)
- Analyze budget conformance, sales performance, and client profitability data to support commercial and sales decision-making.
- Prepare monthly and periodic Management Information System (MIS) reports for internal stakeholders.
- Ensure 100% accuracy and timely submission of all internal financial reports.
3. Operational Finance, Billing & Cost Control (30%)
- Oversee end-to-end client billing and invoicing processes, minimizing billing mismatches.
- Manage petty cash, branch-level cash flow, and monthly closing of accounts.
- Review hours billed vs. hours paid reconciliations across all assignments.
- Conduct debtor analysis and support the collection of outstanding receivables, including managing retrospective Price Increase recoveries.
- Implement cost-control measures to monitor and optimize administrative expenses (stationery, telecommunications, uniforms, etc.).
4. Taxation, Compliance & Audit (10%)
- Ensure timely tax filings and organize TDS certificates without delay.
- Coordinate with external auditors to ensure smooth, compliant audit processes.
- Maintain strict adherence to local financial regulations and company compliance guidelines.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely sign-off on branch budgets and accurate Budget vs. Actual monitoring.
- Zero non-compliance instances in financial and statutory reporting.
- Minimization of billing mismatches and uncollected aged receivables.
- Adherence to operational expense budgets.
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