Finance Controller

This role is for one of our clients
Company Name: superk

Industry: Retail

Seniority level: Associate level

Min Experience: 5 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

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SuperK is a membership-led value retail chain built for Bharat. Operating across Tier 3 to Tier 5 towns, we bring a modern retail experience to small-town India without compromising on value, quality, or trust.

Backed by leading investors such as Blume Ventures and XEED Ventures, we are reimagining grocery and general trade retail through tech-enabled systems, deep consumer understanding, and bold execution.

As we scale rapidly across geographies and categories, we’re looking for driven finance professionals who can help build strong financial systems, controls, and reporting discipline for our next phase of growth.

About The Role
We are seeking a high-ownership Finance Controller who will take charge of our books of accounts, drive month-end closure with precision, ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain regulatory compliance, support audits and internal financial governance.

This role is ideal for a technically strong, hands-on CA who wants to grow into a Financial Controller role over the next few years. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys process improvement, is detail-oriented and willing to roll up their sleeves when needed.

You’ll play a central role in ensuring accurate books, timely closures, and audit-ready financials, while partnering closely with business, store ops, and tech teams.

What You’ll Be Doing
Financial Close & Control

• Oversee end-to-end accounting operations — journals, reconciliations, and ledger reviews
• Drive month-end closure discipline with accurate provisioning for expenses, accruals, depreciation, and amortization
• Maintain and reconcile sub-ledgers (AP, AR, FA, Inventory, etc.), ensuring clean trial balance each month
  
  
  
  

• Prepare monthly financial statements - P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow - in accordance with Ind AS
• Perform variance analysis against budgets and prior periods; highlight key cost and margin trends
• Support the preparation of management dashboards, board decks, and investor MIS
  
  
  
  

• Ensure timely GST and TDS filings, reconciliations, and vendor compliance
• Support statutory and tax audits, ensuring documentation and accuracy in reporting
• Maintain compliance under the Companies Act and other applicable laws
  
  
  
  

• Review vendor payments for accuracy and ensure proper accounting of discounts, credit/debit notes, and reconciliations
• Drive automation and hygiene in AP/AR workflows
• Monitor aging, recoveries, and working capital metrics
  
  
  
  

• Review store-level accounting for expenses, collections, and deposits
• Own inventory accounting for FOFO and COCO stores, ensuring accurate valuation and provisioning for shrinkage, damage, and obsolescence
• Coordinate with operations and supply chain for book-to-physical reconciliations
  
  
  
  

• Prepare audit schedules, manage queries, and ensure clean audit closures
• Strengthen internal financial controls and documentation across accounting processes
• Support the creation and implementation of SOPs and finance policies
  
  
  
  

• Identify opportunities for automation and workflow efficiency within ERP and in-house tech
• Partner with Tech/Product teams to improve data integration and accuracy
• Contribute to building a scalable finance backbone suitable for 500+ stores
  
  
  
  

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5+ years of post-qualification experience
• Prior exposure to Retail, FMCG, or multi-location businesses is preferred
• Strong understanding of Ind AS, GST, TDS, and Companies Act provisions
• Hands-on experience in Zoho Books, Tally, or SAP; advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills
• High ownership mindset, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage tight timelines
  
  
  
  

• Build the foundation of the Finance Control function for a fast-scaling retail brand
• Work closely with the leadership team and develop into a future Finance Controller through structured mentorship
• Be part of a mission-led company transforming small-town retail in India