Senior Manager- India Controller

Our Company

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $223 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, private equity, real assets and listed equities. The firm has over 1,400 employees and offices in 25 cities worldwide.

For additional information please visit our website at www.oaktreecapital.com.

Scope And Responsibilities

Oaktree is seeking a Senior Manager – India Entity Controller to oversee accounting, statutory compliance, tax coordination, audits, controls, and financial reporting for its India legal entities.

The role will be responsible for the finance controllership of India-based entities. The Senior Manager will ensure accurate books, timely close, strong compliance discipline, audit readiness, and effective coordination with internal stakeholders, external advisors, auditors, and the Hyderabad accounting team.

This is a hands-on role for a qualified Chartered Accountant who can manage detailed accounting and compliance requirements while also improving processes, strengthening controls, and supporting the continued growth of Oaktree’s India entities.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Legal Entity Accounting & Financial Close

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for India legal entities, ensuring timely and accurate completion of books.
• Review journal entries, accruals, provisions, intercompany balances, fixed assets, payroll-related accounting, and other key close areas.
• Ensure accounting records, schedules, reconciliations, and statutory books are maintained in line with Indian GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with the Hyderabad accounting team on transaction processing, reconciliations, close deliverables, and India entity reporting support.
  
  

Tax, Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee GST, TDS/withholding tax, corporate tax, advance tax, tax audit, transfer pricing, and related reconciliations and filings.
• Work closely with Oaktree Tax, local tax advisors, external bookkeepers, and compliance partners to ensure timely and accurate completion of India compliance obligations.
• Support tax assessments, notices, audits, regulatory inquiries, and documentation requirements for India entities.
• Monitor STPI, IFSC/GIFT City, export-related, and other applicable regulatory compliance requirements based on the operating model of the India entities.
  
  

Audit, Controls & Governance

• Lead coordination of statutory audits, tax audits, group audits, and internal audits, including review of schedules, documentation, and auditor responses.
• Prepare & review statutory financial statements, audit schedules, disclosures, and related supporting materials for India entities.
• Monitor compliance with internal financial control policies and support SOX readiness
• Maintain and enhance close checklists, compliance calendars, audit trackers, control documentation, and issue-resolution processes.
  
  

Team Oversight, Stakeholder Management & Process Improvement

• Provide functional oversight, training, feedback, and quality review for India-related work performed by the wider Hyderabad accounting team.
• Act as a key point of contact for global finance, tax, legal, compliance, HR/payroll, auditors, advisors, bookkeepers, and service providers.
• Drive process improvements, strengthen internal ownership of filings, improve documentation, and support transition of selected activities from external providers to internal teams over time.
  
  

Experience And Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 5–8 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP, statutory reporting, Companies Act requirements, and India legal entity accounting.
• Experience managing monthly/quarterly close, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory audits, tax audits, and financial statement preparation.
• Good working knowledge of GST, TDS/withholding tax, corporate tax, transfer pricing, and India compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating with external auditors, tax advisors, bookkeepers, and compliance service providers.
• Strong Excel, accounting systems, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, review detailed accounting work, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Experience in financial services, investment management, asset management, private equity, alternatives, banking, or a multinational GCC environment.
• Exposure to SOX, internal financial controls, or group control frameworks.
• Experience with Workday and/or Workiva.
  
  

Education

• A Chartered Accountant with 5+ years of experience.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Oaktree is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. Oaktree does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran status, military service, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances. This policy applies to hiring, placement, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, recruitment advertising, transfers, demotions, layoffs, terminations, recruitment advertising, rates of pay and other forms of compensation and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

This policy applies to all Oaktree applicants, employees, clients, and contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Oaktree is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. Oaktree does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran status, military service, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances. This policy applies to hiring, placement, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, recruitment advertising, transfers, demotions, layoffs, terminations, recruitment advertising, rates of pay and other forms of compensation and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. This policy applies to all Oaktree applicants, employees, clients, and contractors. Staff members wishing to report violations or suspected violations of this policy should contact the head of their department or Human Resources.

For positions based in Los Angeles

For those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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