Finance Controller

Indigo Group, a prominent player in the real estate, property development, and hospitality sectors based in Lahore, Pakistan, is looking for an experienced Finance Controller. This role involves overseeing the group’s financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, cash flow management, internal controls, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will provide strategic financial insights to senior management, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and profitability across all projects and departments.

Key Responsibilities
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management to support business objectives.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements along with management reports.
- Monitor project-wise profitability, construction costs, operational expenses, and analyze budget variances.
- Ensure accurate accounting practices, maintain financial records, perform reconciliations, and manage timely month-end closing.
- Develop and reinforce internal controls, financial policies, and risk management procedures to safeguard company assets.
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and vendor payments efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with tax laws, statutory requirements, and financial reporting standards applicable in Pakistan.
- Coordinate with external auditors, banks, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities to facilitate audits and compliance.
- Analyze overall financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to the Managing Director and senior management.
- Lead and supervise the finance and accounts team, ensuring timely and accurate completion of departmental tasks.

Required Qualifications
- Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CMA, MBA in Finance, or an equivalent credential.
- A minimum of 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, preferably within real estate, construction, property development, or hospitality industries.
- Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, auditing, and internal control frameworks.
- Proficiency in ERP and accounting software systems, along with advanced skills in MS Excel.
- Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities.

Key Competencies
- Financial planning and strategic analysis to drive business growth.
- Cost control and profitability management to optimize project outcomes.
- Thorough understanding of taxation and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Effective team leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- High integrity, accuracy, and meticulous attention to detail.

The position offers a competitive monthly salary ranging from Rs. 300,000 to Rs. 350,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The role requires the candidate to work onsite at the Lahore office.

Indigo Group provides an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization within a growing industry, where financial leadership plays a critical role in driving success and sustainability.