Sr Controllership Analyst

Job Summary

The Banking & Treasury professional will be responsible for managing the company’s banking relationships, daily liquidity, cash flow forecasting, Banking & treasury operations, trade finance and financial risk controls. The role supports efficient fund management, timely payment processes, foreign exchange exposure management, debt and working capital coordination, and compliance with internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements. This position requires close collaboration with business finance, controllership, Shared service centre, tax, legal, and external banking partners to ensure smooth treasury execution in a multinational and listed-company environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily treasury operations including cash positioning, bank balances, fund management, payment planning, Fixed deposits placement (incl renewals) and liquidity monitoring.
• Prepare short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts and support working capital optimization initiatives.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with domestic and international banks, financial institutions, and other treasury service providers.
• Coordinate banking documentation, account opening/closure, KYC updates, mandates, authorized signatories, certain filings like UFCE, Annexure I, OPI etc. 
• Dividend account creation and its distribution for private and listed companies and banking system administration
• Monitor utilization of credit facilities, non-fund based limits, bank guarantees, letters of credit, and short-term borrowing lines.
• Support foreign exchange operations, hedging execution, and exposure tracking in line with approved treasury policies.
• Ensure timely execution of treasury transactions and accurate accounting interface with finance and controllership teams.
• Ensure monthly bank reconciliation statements for all banking relations e.g. current account, deposits, hedges, bank guarantees, LC etc.
• Drive FEMA compliances on w.r.t. EDPMS, IDPMS and MTT records, timely filing of closure
• Prepare treasury MIS, dashboards, and management reports covering cash, deposits, borrowings, investments, bank charges, and FX exposures.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and standardization across banking and treasury activities, including ERP/TMS utilization.
• Support internal and external audits by providing treasury schedules, reconciliations, confirmations, and policy documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate governance requirements, and applicable regulatory frameworks such as FEMA, RBI, Companies Act, SEBI listing obligations, and other relevant statutory guidelines.
• Partner with tax, legal, secretarial, and business finance teams for cross-border transactions, dividend/remittance matters, and treasury-related compliance.
• Review bank fees, optimize banking structures, and identify opportunities for cost savings and improved treasury efficiency.
• Partner /support in-country business teams for driving issuances and closures of bank guarantees/ letter of credits timely.
• Drive reduction of open-ended bank guarantees through addressing customer needs and leveraging global banking relations
• Support/lead working capital financing initiatives as necessary (e.g. Channel Financing, Supplier Financing etc)

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline.
• MBA (Finance), CA, CMA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in banking, corporate treasury, cash management, or finance operations, preferably in a multinational and/or listed company environment.
• Strong understanding of cash flow management, banking products, trade finance instruments, FX operations, and treasury controls.
• Exposure to working capital financing, and banking negotiations will be an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of treasury management systems and digital banking platforms preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Banking relationship management
• Cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
• Foreign exchange and hedging exposure management
• Working capital and debt monitoring
• Trade finance instruments and documentation
• Treasury reporting and MIS
• Internal controls and compliance orientation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Process improvement and automation mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional, multinational environment

Success Measures

• Accurate and timely cash visibility and forecasting.
• Efficient management of banking operations and treasury transactions.
• Strong compliance record with minimal control exceptions.
• Effective management of liquidity, FX exposure, and borrowing utilization.
• Improved treasury processes, reporting quality, and banking cost optimization.