Assistant Manager - controllership

Location: Gurugram
Department: Finance

We are seeking an experienced Finance Controllership professional to join our Corporate Finance team. As an Assistant Manager - Controllership, you will own end-to-end accounting and reporting across both internal and external requirements , working under IFRS and Indian GAAP , while leading a broad array of planning projects and process improvement initiatives that directly support OakNorth's growth ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting, month-end closing, and periodic reporting in accordance with IFRS and Indian GAAP.
• Manage end-to-end accounting, valuation, and bank reconciliations for complex financial instruments including Investments, Borrowings, Loans, Deposits, and Derivatives (hedging compliance).
• Prepare Balance Sheet and P&L items including prepayments, accruals, depreciation runs, intercompany entries, and other month-end journals.
• Lead Fixed Assets and Intangible accounting, related schedules, and physical verifications; maintain General Ledger, vendor, and bank reconciliations.
• Support Statutory and Internal audits, preparing schedules, responding to auditor queries, and drafting internal notes/memos for approvals and audit evidence.
• Drive process standardisation and automation using data tools and AI-enabled solutions in treasury and accounting workflows; draft and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Operations, Legal, Credit/Portfolio Monitoring, Treasury, and the business) to identify process improvement opportunities and enhance the control environment.
• Prepare test scenarios and perform testing for system automation projects; assist with ad hoc projects as required.

Requirements

• CA (Fresher)/CPA/MBA in Finance with 1-5 years of progressive experience demonstrating strong accounting expertise and advanced financial analytical skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and MS Office skills with a focus on reporting automation; ability to prioritise and manage multiple workflows simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working across multiple functions and geographies in a fast-paced organisation.
• Self-driven, proactive, and results-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement outlook; comfortable operating at scale with a hands-on attitude and big-picture thinking.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical cover for you, your family, and parents, along with life and accidental insurance cover at a multiple of your salary.
• Annual health check-ups, online doctor consultations, pharmacy discounts, nutritionist support, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services , all sponsored by OakNorth.
• Earned leave, casual/sick leave, public holidays, maternity leave, and paternity leave.
• Financial support for important life events such as marriage, childbirth, and bereavement.
• Tax-efficient allowances for internet, fuel, meals, leave travel, and National Pension System (NPS) contributions.
• Support for professional certifications, learning and development opportunities, childcare benefits, and paid volunteering days.
• Modern, centrally located offices, weekly business updates, team events, and great coffee.