Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ACT) is a global Fortune 200 company (https://corpo.couche-tard.com/en/). A leader in the convenience store and fuel space, it has footprints across 31 countries and territories. ACT's India entity, i.e., Circle K Business Centre India (CKBCI), is a wholly owned subsidiary and an integrated center, collaborating with our international teams supporting the delivery of ACT's global business operations.

About the role:

The incumbent will be accountable and responsible for overseeing all CKBCI entity’s corporate finance, in-country accounting, taxation, and reporting activities for the Indian subsidiary and providing leadership and direction to the CKBCI finance team. The successful candidate will act as a finance controller to the India Centre to provide leadership and ensure compliance in all finance-related aspects with the highest levels of integrity. S/he will support the development of internal control policies and procedures for financial operations and financial risk management.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Operational Excellence:

- Manage operational issues and challenges faced by the team and ensure close dialog with Service Receiver (Circle K Business Units and Reporting department in Headquarters, Laval) and various stakeholders in Europe and North America
- Implement and secure delivery by relevant group accounting policies and, where relevant, according to LGAAP
- Ensure timely and accurate accounting and reporting in accordance with Group deadlines and guidelines for CKBCI
- Ensure compliance with internal controls for CKBCI in accordance with the Company guidelines
- Drive process improvements, quality and standardization efforts for accounting and financial reporting processes




- Communicate with and give accounting support to other functions in CKBCI
- Coordinate internal and external audits to ensure timely completion
- Review and approve tax computations (income tax, GST)
- Appear for hearings along with consultants, if required
- Review and approve yearly LLP return filings and other filings as per Indian legislation requirements
- Review and approve payments and act as signing authority
- Develop and maintain a motivated and high-performing team
- Manage team operational planning, staffing requirements, recruitment process and goal setting / feedback (P@CK)
- Other duties as instructed by direct superior

Governance and Compliance:

- Implement effective governance mechanisms within the in-country finance function and other support functions

Stakeholder Management:

- Effectively communicate and manage solid relationships with internal stakeholders—local and global
- Promote partnership ecosystem with external stakeholders (auditors, tax and regulatory authorities, local authorities, payroll providers, etc.) to deliver operational excellence

Job Requirements:

Education:

- Graduation in Commerce

- MBA in Finance desirable

Relevant Experience:

- 8+ years of Indian corporate finance experience with at least 3+ years in a leadership role

Behavioural Skills:

- People and Stakeholder Management
- Keen analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Proactive, hands-on strategic thinker
- Strategic and organizational leadership skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge:

- India Corporate Finance
- India Finance Processes and tax regulations
- Regulatory framework, accounting standards, taxation laws and guidelines from an Indian and IFRS perspective
- Process optimization and continuous improvement

📌 Manager Finance (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Circle K
📍 Ahmedabad