Financial Controller

About Wishup

Wishup is India's premier remote work platform since 2017, connecting global businesses with top remote professionals across roles such as Virtual Assistants, Operations Managers, Executive Assistants, Project Managers, Bookkeepers, and Accountants. Only 0.1% of applicants are accepted, and every professional is upskilled and managed through an AI-driven remote work ecosystem. The company is supported by prominent investors and led by alumni from elite institutions like IIT Madras, IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Kanpur, and DCE.

Role Overview

We are seeking a meticulous and responsible Finance Controller to oversee and optimize Wishup's entire financial operations. The position includes ownership of invoicing and collections, managing accounts payable, ensuring precision in financial reporting, and reinforcing internal financial controls. Collaboration with Finance, Sales, Customer Success, and Leadership teams is essential to maintain financial integrity, enhance cash flow efficiency, provide timely reports, and deliver dependable financial data to guide business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full invoicing lifecycle, ensuring invoices are generated and distributed accurately and on schedule.
• Review client contracts, estimates, and billing schedules to guarantee invoice accuracy and coordinate billing revisions with Sales and Customer Success teams.
• Track payments via multiple channels, follow up on outstanding receivables proactively, address customer transactions queries, and maintain up-to-date accounts receivable reports.
• Conduct regular reconciliations of bank statements, payment gateways, customer accounts, and revenue data, investigating and resolving any inconsistencies.
• Oversee accounts payable processes, including verifying vendor invoices, managing vendor relationships, scheduling payments, and reconciling statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and dashboards covering revenue, collections, accounts receivable and payable, cash flow, and operational financial indicators.
• Implement and monitor robust financial controls and compliance frameworks, maintaining audit readiness and supporting audits as needed.
• Monitor cash flow, assist in forecasts related to collections and payables, maintain awareness of working capital status, and provide leadership with financial planning support.
• Serve as the key liaison among Finance, Sales, Customer Success, and Leadership to ensure cohesive financial operations and prompt resolution of issues.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Deep knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and operational finance.
• Experience handling accounts receivable and payable functions efficiently.
• Proficiency in invoicing, reconciliations, collections, and cash flow monitoring.
• Advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets and familiarity with accounting software systems.
• Experience with payment gateway platforms and banking operations.
• Ability to generate detailed financial reports and management dashboards.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving orientation.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and teamwork skills.
• High degree of ownership, accountability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Additional Information

• Working hours are 6:30 PM to 3:30 AM IST to support global processes.
• Job location is Bengaluru with a requirement to work from the office.
• Mandatory job equipment includes a Windows laptop with at least 8GB RAM (or Mac with 3GB), minimum i5 8th generation processor, functional camera, and headset.