Regional Finance Lead (India)

Job Title: Finance Controller – Africa Location: Pune Experience: 12+ years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounting Mandatory: Chartered Accountant (CA) About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Finance Controller to lead financial operations across the African region while partnering closely with global finance teams. The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant (CA) with 12+ years of experience in financial management, reporting, compliance, and business partnering within multinational environments. This role requires strong cross-border coordination, regional statutory expertise, and the ability to work with global stakeholders across time zones. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Reporting & Control - Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for Africa region - Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP, and group accounting policies - Manage consolidation and reporting to global headquarters - Oversee internal controls and ensure SOX compliance (if applicable) - Drive accurate forecasting and budgeting processes 2. Regional Compliance & Governance - Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements across multiple African jurisdictions - Manage external audits and liaise with auditors - Oversee transfer pricing documentation and cross-border transactions - Strengthen financial governance frameworks across entities 3. Business Partnering - Partner with regional leadership and global finance teams to support strategic decision-making - Provide financial insights and performance analysis - Support commercial teams with pricing, cost optimization, and margin analysis - Drive financial discipline across operations 4. Global Stakeholder Management - Act as the primary finance interface between Africa and global headquarters - Collaborate with global FP&A;, treasury, tax, and controllership teams - Ensure alignment of regional reporting with global standards 5. Team Leadership - Lead and mentor regional finance teams - Build strong finance capabilities across multiple countries - Drive performance culture and continuous improvement Required Qualifications - Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory - 12+ years of experience in finance and accounting - Experience working with multinational companies and global finance teams - Proven experience managing multi-country African operations - Strong knowledge of IFRS and regional statutory requirements - Experience in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite preferred) - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Preferred Experience - Experience working with Big 4 firms (e.G., Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) - Exposure to complex cross-border tax structures - Experience in shared services or global capability centers - Experience managing currency volatility and treasury operations in emerging markets Key Competencies - Strong financial acumen and technical accounting expertise - Strategic thinking with operational execution ability - High ownership and accountability - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - Ability to work across cultures and time zones - Solid leadership and people management skills