Financial Controller

The role

The Regional Financial Controller – India will hold primary responsibility for the financial control, statutory reporting, regulatory finance, and financial operations of Axi’s India entities. This role involves building processes from inception and serving as the senior finance representative for the country.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end financial accounting for all India entities.
• Oversee the monthly close process and prepare management accounts and variance analyses.
• Maintain a robust control environment aligned with Group policies and internal audit standards.
• Establish and manage the regulatory finance framework for the new regulated entity.
• Ensure compliance with RBI, SEBI, and other regulatory reporting obligations.
• Support regulatory inspections and engage with regulators.
• Manage statutory audits, corporate tax filings, GST, transfer pricing, and Companies Act compliance.
• Oversee payroll-related statutory requirements including TDS, PF, gratuity, and labour law compliance.
• Establish scalable processes for accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury operations, banking, and reconciliations.
• Lead implementation of financial systems and reporting tools within India.

Required qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• 8–12+ years of relevant post-qualification experience
• Strong technical expertise in financial control, statutory reporting, and Ind AS
• Demonstrated ability to establish processes, controls, and systems in a growth or build-out environment
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Proven track record of working independently and operating effectively in ambiguous or fast-paced settings
• Experience engaging with auditors, regulators, and senior leadership

Nice to have

• exposure to IFRS advantageous
• Experience within regulated financial services, fintech, capital markets, or brokerage sectors is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Competitive and attractive compensation
• Extensive learning opportunities, such as professional training and certifications and soft skills development
• 18 annual leave days per year
• 12 sick days leave per year
• Public holidays as declared by local government
• Maternity leave as per law
• Health Insurance

Before you apply

• Candidates must have the appropriate rights and documentation for employment in India

About the company

Axi is a leading global provider of margin and deliverable Foreign Exchange, Contracts for Difference (CFDs), and Financial Spread betting. The business is a multifaceted brokerage with offices in six regions.