Assistant Manager - controllership

About this job

OakNorth is seeking an Assistant Manager for Controllership to join its Corporate Finance team in Gurugram. OakNorth empowers entrepreneurs by providing data-driven financial tools and barrier-free banking solutions. The Corporate Finance team manages reporting, planning, and financial control for both UK and international entities, partnering with teams like FP&A, Treasury, and Legal. In this role, you will manage end-to-end accounting and reporting under IFRS and Indian GAAP. A normal day involves handling month-end closures, managing financial instrument reconciliations, preparing balance sheet and P&L items, supporting internal and statutory audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and automation in accounting workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting, month-end closures, and periodic reporting under IFRS and Indian GAAP.
• Handle reconciliations and valuations for complex financial instruments including loans, borrowings, and derivatives.
• Prepare P&L and Balance Sheet items such as accruals, prepayments, and intercompany journal entries.
• Oversee fixed assets and intangible accounting alongside general ledger and bank reconciliations.
• Facilitate statutory and internal audits by preparing schedules and addressing auditor queries.
• Lead process standardisation and automation utilizing AI tools and data workflows.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to boost the overall financial control environment.

Requirements

• Hold a CA (including freshers), CPA, or MBA in Finance qualification.
• Possess 1 to 5 years of progressive experience showcasing strong accounting knowledge.
• Demonstrate advanced financial analytical skills and strong proficiency in MS Excel.
• Manage multiple workflows efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• Exhibits strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Display a self-driven, proactive, and results-oriented mindset with hands-on execution.

Good to have

• Previous background in the financial services or banking sector.
• Familiarity or interest in data automation tools like VBA or Python/Pandas for reporting workflows.

Who should apply

This role is ideal for finance professionals such as newly qualified Chartered Accountants (freshers), CPAs, or MBAs in Finance with one to five years of experience. Candidates should have a solid foundation in accounting, strong proficiency in Excel, and a proactive attitude toward process automation and financial controls. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment across cross-functional teams and possess a continuous improvement mindset, you will find this position at oaknorth a great match for your career goals.

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