Assistant Finance Controller

Role Summary: Captain Fresh is looking for a Finance Controller who will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and providing strategic financial insights to support business decisions. This role includes managing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, and will play a key role in the development and execution of the organization's financial strategy. Roles & Responsibilities: Financial Reporting: Prepare and oversee the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP/IFRS. Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and standards. Coordinate and manage the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors. Compliance and Internal Controls: Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data. Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards and regulatory requirements. Conduct regular reviews and updates of financial policies and procedures. Financial Analysis and Planning: Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making. Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans. Analyze financial performance and variances, providing recommendations for improvement. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Provide training and development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and career growth. Systems and Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function. Oversee the maintenance and improvement of financial systems and tools. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Work closely with other departments to support business initiatives and provide financial guidance. Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, regulators, and financial institutions Qualifications: At least 7-10 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years in a managerial or controller role. Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) from the ICAI - The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Advanced proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel. Captain Fresh is a technology-driven global packaged seafood company. As a multi-geography, multi-species player, we orchestrate transactions among various stakeholders in the seafood ecosystem. Our products are sold under our house of brands, including CenSea, Koral, Senecrus, ChopServe and Ocean Garden. During FY 2025, we served 1,291 customers across 34 countries, including the U.S., several countries in Europe, the U.A.E., and India, transacting in more than 90 species of seafood, with our sourcing network spanning 659 suppliers across 35 countries. Being a digital supply chain orchestrator, the Captain Fresh Digital Operation System (CF DOS) is our proprietary technology purpose-built for the seafood ecosystem, consolidating fragmented supply networks and driving product traceability across the value chain. Our vision, “More Protein for More People, Sustainably” reflects our aspiration to transform the seafood industry by delivering high-quality, traceable and reliable seafood to our customers. At its core, the group’s strengths lie in a network-driven stakeholder approach, advanced technology architecture, a capital-efficient and asset-light model, and an experienced team backed by prominent investors.