Description

The Finance Coordinator oversees the organization and management of the financial records of the Society processes, systems, and records which include bookkeeping, accounting benefits and payroll recording, banking insurance, as well as the entire office and financial administration.

A Financial Coordinator's roles are as follows:

  • Financial Analysts: They are responsible for forecasting the performance of businesses and market conditions, as well as monitoring the financial performance of a business in relation to the strategy.
  • The Financial Director design successful business plans, oversee the accounting process, and produce exact reports about the way money is used within the organization.

Roles & Responsibilities

A Financial Controller with 0-3 years of experience in India has the following main responsibilities:

  • Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights to support decision-making and improve financial performance.
  • Assist in developing budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to monitor and control expenses.
  • Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Work Experience

Major educational qualifications required for Financial Controller are:

  • A Bachelor's degree in economics or finance, accounting or another closely related discipline.
  • You must have an accounting professional certification (CPA or Accredited Public Accountant) or similar training.
  • Ability to work limited time frame, while demonstrating good skills in collaboration and interpersonal communication.
  • Excellent organizational, administrative, and communication skills, as well as the ability and desire to protect the confidentiality of your information.
  • Expertise in reporting, financial systems as well as financial and business planning.
  • The ability to analyze and interpret, summarize, clearly and present financial information.

Essential Skills For Financial Controller

1

Accounting

2

Financial Management

3

Budgeting

4

Financial Aid Management

5

Financial Analysis

6

Financial Statements

Skills That Affect Financial Controller Salaries

Different skills can affect your salary. Below are the most popular skills and their effect on salary.

Accounting

7%

Financial Management

57%

Budgeting

42%

Financial Aid Management

20%

Financial Analysis

3%

Financial Statements

16%

Ledger Accounting

10%

Word

18%

Career Prospects

Some Alternative job roles available for Financial Consultant are:

  • Financial Analyst: Analyzes financial data, prepares reports, and provides recommendations to assist in decision-making and improve overall financial performance.
  • Investment Analyst: Conducts research, evaluates investment opportunities, and offers insights to optimize investment portfolios and maximize returns.
  • Business Analyst: Assesses business processes, identifies areas for improvement, and develops strategies to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth.
  • Wealth Management Associate: Supports wealth managers in delivering personalized financial planning and investment management services to high-net-worth clients.

How to Learn

In India, there is a healthy and, more crucially, expanding market for financial services. The middle class in the nation is expanding, and Deloitte research predicts that it will account for 20% of the population by 2016 and 37% by 2026, which forces the need for Financial Coordinators to keep them updated with all the financial operations.
Financial Consultant and Adviser positions are in high demand in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. As per the BLS (US Bureau of Labor Statistics), Financial Advisers' overall employment is anticipated to grow by 7% between 2018 and 2028, faster than the average for all occupations and professions.