The Senior Manager - Corporate Finance & Controllership is responsible for leading the organization's finance operations, ensuring robust financial governance, regulatory compliance, effective cash management, and accurate financial reporting. The role oversees Accounting, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Direct Taxation, Statutory Audits, Internal Controls, and Internal Audit coordination while partnering closely with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and maintain strong compliance standards.
ResponsibilitiesFinancial Accounting & Reporting
- Lead and oversee all accounting activities ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing of books.
- Review and validate financial statements, reconciliations, and accounting entries.
- Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes and controls.
Accounts Payable Management
- Ensure timely verification, approval, and processing of vendor payments.
- Monitor payable cycles and maintain strong vendor relationships.
- Ensure adherence to delegation of authority and payment control procedures.
- Drive efficiencies and automation within the procure-to-pay process.
Treasury & Cash Flow Management
- Manage working capital, cash flow planning, and liquidity requirements.
- Monitor banking operations and maintain strong relation with bankers.
- Ensure timely execution of payments and treasury transactions.
- Validate EMDs & Bank Guarantee’s as per business requirement.
- Support EXIM business for compliance and LC related activities where applicable.
Taxation & Regulatory Compliance
- Oversee direct tax compliance.
- Coordinate with external consultants for certifications, Form 15CA/CB.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory, legal, and regulatory requirements with internal and external team.
Audit Management
- Lead and coordinate statutory audit activities ensuring timely completion and closure of audit observations.
- Manage internal audit engagements and facilitate implementation of corrective actions.
- Act as the primary finance liaison with external auditors and internal audit teams.
- Monitor audit findings and drive sustainable process improvements.
Internal Controls & Governance
- Establish and maintain a robust internal control framework.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies and financial governance requirements and strong adherence to DOA.
- Drive a strong control environment with a zero-tolerance approach toward compliance violations.
- Conduct periodic reviews to identify and address financial and operational risks.
SG&A Analysis & Business Performance Monitoring
- Prepare and present monthly SG&A expense analysis.
- Analyze cost variances, spending trends, and key financial performance indicators.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to management for cost optimization.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
Team Leadership & People Management
- Lead and develop finance teams including plant finance and accounting personnel.
- Allocate responsibilities, monitor team performance, and support capability development.
- Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
- Mentor team members and strengthen succession planning within the finance function.
Business Partnering
- Collaborate closely with operations, procurement, sales, HR, legal, and other functions to support business requirements.
- Provide financial guidance to stakeholders for strategic and operational decision-making.
- Participate in business initiatives and transformation projects.
- Ensure alignment between business objectives and financial governance requirements.
Managing of Numeric Subsidiary and Gratuity trust account
- Interacting with Bankers for closure of Lanka Technology along with filing of annual income tax returns.
- Annual filing of Income Tax return for Numeric Trust accounts.
Chartered Accountant with 8 to 10 years of relevant Experience
Skills Required
- Chartered Accountant qualification
- 8 to 10 years of relevant finance and controllership experience
- Expertise in financial accounting and reporting, month-end and year-end close
- Experience managing accounts payable and vendor payment processes
- Treasury and cash flow management, working capital and banking relationships
- Experience with EXIM operations and Letters of Credit (LC) where applicable
- Direct tax compliance experience and coordination for Form 15CA/CB
- Statutory audit coordination and internal audit management experience
- Establishing and maintaining internal controls, governance, and adherence to DOA
- SG&A expense analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning support
- Team leadership, people management, mentoring, and succession planning
- Experience interacting with bankers and managing subsidiary and trust account filings
What We Do
Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, dedicated to supporting technological, societal, and environmental change. The company improves lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet through the delivery of simple, innovative, and sustainable connected solutions. Their product range includes low-voltage electrical components, building control systems, lighting, and data power control for residential and commercial markets.
