Control & Reporting Asst Analyst

Overview

To provide end-to-end control, governance, and analytical support for the Agro Business in Kolkata, West Bengal. This role focuses on strengthening existing processes, driving automation initiatives, and ensuring robust governance across Seed-to-Chip and Seed-to-Seed operations. The role will actively contribute to central automation projects.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Control, Governance & Risk

   • Drive the Agro control agenda and establish a robust control framework in the Kolkata region.
   • Participate in risk assessments, define and implement business control activities (BCAs), and monitor effectiveness in the field.
   • Ensure compliance with GCS, Schedule of Authority, and internal governance standards.
   • Track and close control gaps, audit observations, and process deviations.

2. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

   • Ensure Day-0 month-end close with accurate books and timely submission.
   • Manage provisions and accruals for shrinkage, rottage, warehouses, MOH, freight, and other Agro costs.
   • Review seed costing, inventory accounting, and GIT, highlighting risks and corrective actions.
   • Support reconciliations and periodic financial reporting.

3. Management Reporting & Performance Reviews

   • Prepare, validate, and consolidate Agro KPI reports with variance analysis and business insights.
   • Drive performance reviews with Agro teams (Potato and Seed).
   • Collate and validate data for regional reviews and leadership updates.

4. Inventory, Assets & Field Controls

   • Ensure accurate representation of stock and assets through monthly balance sheet reviews and physical verification.
   • Monitor seed pipeline, inventory movements, and warehouse/cold store governance.
   • Conduct regular site visits to warehouses and fields to ensure adherence to processes and controls.

5. Statutory Compliance & Audits

   • Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, including Mandi taxes and filing of returns.
   • Ensure availability and compliance of Seed, Potato, and other Agro licenses in coordination with Legal.
   • Coordinate internal, statutory, and other audits, and ensure timely closure of observations.

6. Business Partnering & Operations Support

   • Anchor contract farming and storage agreements, including validation, approvals, and due diligence.
   • Support cold store due diligence and opening in SAP, seasonal setup, and operational readiness.
   • Support transporter contracting and related commercial processes.
   • Coordinate cross-functional Agro initiatives such as modernization projects, bulk cold stores, and cross-freight.

7. Process Setup, Automation & Training

   • Drive central automation projects and reduction of manual interventions.
   • Design and implement relevant SOPs and control processes for the region.
   • Conduct training and hand-holding for plant and field teams on finance, controls, and compliance.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• CA with 3–4 years of experience in Finance / Controllership roles.

• Strong hands-on exposure to month-end close, provisions, balance sheet reviews, and inventory accounting in a manufacturing or supply-chain environment.

• Working knowledge of internal controls and ERP systems (SAP preferred).

• Ability to work independently and partner closely with operations.

• Preferred: Exposure to Agro, FMCG, or Agri-supply chain businesses.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong control mindset with ability to design practical processes, supported by analytical and MIS skills with clear variance analysis.

• High ownership with effective stakeholder management across field, plant, and regional teams.

• Willingness to travel to warehouses, cold stores, and field locations as required.