The Role
Owns financial controllership, reporting, statutory audits, Indian tax and GST compliance, FEMA requirements, and end-to-end P2P and O2C processes. Responsibilities include month-end close, financial statement preparation, revenue assurance, tax filings, reconciliations, audit coordination, accounts payable and receivable oversight, and pre-IPO governance support. The role also drives finance process improvements, automation, compliance tracking, and cross-functional coordination across India and international entities.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for a
detail-oriented and execution-focused Finance Manager to strengthen our Finance
& Accounts function. This is a hands-on role that spans financial
controllership, statutory and regulatory compliance, direct and indirect
taxation, and end-to-end process ownership across Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and
Order-to-Cash (O2C) cycles. The role will work closely with the Senior Director
– Finance and the CFO, and will be integral to our pre-IPO governance and
reporting framework.
Requirements
Financial Controllership &
Reporting
• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements
• Maintain the general ledger, ensure completeness of books, and oversee the Record-to-Report (R2R) cycle
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with Indian GAAP / Ind AS, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
• Support preparation of consolidated financials for the group, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations
• Drive revenue assurance — monitor billing, contracts, and data flows to prevent revenue leakage in the high-volume digital business environment
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy
• Maintain the general ledger, ensure completeness of books, and oversee the Record-to-Report (R2R) cycle
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with Indian GAAP / Ind AS, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
• Support preparation of consolidated financials for the group, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations
• Drive revenue assurance — monitor billing, contracts, and data flows to prevent revenue leakage in the high-volume digital business environment
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy
Statutory Compliances
• Ensure timely compliance with all statutory obligations
• Coordinate and manage statutory audits and internal audits — liaise with auditors, review schedules, and ensure clean audit closure
• Ensure compliance with FEMA regulations for cross-border receipts, remittances, and overseas entity transactions (Singapore and UK)
• Maintain and update statutory registers, fixed asset registers, and all compliance trackers
• Assist in preparation of disclosures and documentation required under pre-IPO and post-listing regulatory requirements
• Coordinate and manage statutory audits and internal audits — liaise with auditors, review schedules, and ensure clean audit closure
• Ensure compliance with FEMA regulations for cross-border receipts, remittances, and overseas entity transactions (Singapore and UK)
• Maintain and update statutory registers, fixed asset registers, and all compliance trackers
• Assist in preparation of disclosures and documentation required under pre-IPO and post-listing regulatory requirements
Direct Taxation
• Manage end-to-end TDS compliance — deduction, challan
payment, quarterly return filing (26Q, 27Q), and issuance of Form 16 / 16A
• Coordinate advance tax computation and timely payment to avoid interest under Sections 234B and 234C
• Support preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns, tax audit reports (Form 3CD), and transfer pricing documentation
• Assist in responding to notices, assessments, and proceedings before income tax authorities
• Working knowledge of withholding tax implications on international payments and DTAA provisions
• Coordinate advance tax computation and timely payment to avoid interest under Sections 234B and 234C
• Support preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns, tax audit reports (Form 3CD), and transfer pricing documentation
• Assist in responding to notices, assessments, and proceedings before income tax authorities
• Working knowledge of withholding tax implications on international payments and DTAA provisions
Indirect Taxation (GST)
• Oversee GST compliance — monthly and quarterly return
filing including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and annual return (GSTR-9 / 9C)
• Manage GSTR-2A / 2B reconciliation and ensure maximum input tax credit utilisation
• Ensure e-invoicing compliance and e-way bill management wherever applicable
• Handle GST notices, audits, and departmental correspondence
• Stay updated on GST amendments relevant to the digital / gaming / app-based business model, including taxation of online gaming
• Manage GSTR-2A / 2B reconciliation and ensure maximum input tax credit utilisation
• Ensure e-invoicing compliance and e-way bill management wherever applicable
• Handle GST notices, audits, and departmental correspondence
• Stay updated on GST amendments relevant to the digital / gaming / app-based business model, including taxation of online gaming
Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
• Oversee end-to-end P2P cycle — purchase requisition,
vendor onboarding, invoice processing, approvals, and payment disbursement
• Ensure proper TDS deduction and GST treatment on vendor invoices, and timely vendor reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable ageing and drive timely payment cycles without cash flow disruption
• Review and strengthen vendor contracts from a financial risk and compliance standpoint
• Coordinate with internal teams for accruals, prepayments, and month-end payable reconciliations
• Ensure proper TDS deduction and GST treatment on vendor invoices, and timely vendor reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable ageing and drive timely payment cycles without cash flow disruption
• Review and strengthen vendor contracts from a financial risk and compliance standpoint
• Coordinate with internal teams for accruals, prepayments, and month-end payable reconciliations
Order-to-Cash (O2C)
• Oversee the O2C cycle including revenue recognition,
invoicing, collections, and customer reconciliations
• Ensure accuracy of revenue booking in line with Ind AS 115 / applicable accounting standards for digital and subscription-based revenues
• Monitor accounts receivable ageing, coordinate collections, and manage credit risk on customer accounts
• Reconcile revenue from app stores (Google Play, Apple App Store) and ad monetisation platforms with internal records
• Support revenue assurance processes — identify gaps between contracted, billed, and collected amounts
• Ensure accuracy of revenue booking in line with Ind AS 115 / applicable accounting standards for digital and subscription-based revenues
• Monitor accounts receivable ageing, coordinate collections, and manage credit risk on customer accounts
• Reconcile revenue from app stores (Google Play, Apple App Store) and ad monetisation platforms with internal records
• Support revenue assurance processes — identify gaps between contracted, billed, and collected amounts
Required Qualification
• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5–7 years of
post-qualification experience in finance and accounts/ BCom with 9-12 years of
experience in a similar role.
• Prior experience in a digital, gaming, SaaS, or high-volume internet B2C company strongly preferred — candidates from companies with automated, high-volume revenue processes (digital wallets, telco, gaming) will be given preference
• Hands-on experience across controllership, statutory compliance, GST, TDS, P2P, and O2C functions
• Strong working knowledge of Indian GAAP / Ind AS and practical experience with R2R processes
• Experience handling FEMA / cross-border transactions and international entity compliance (Singapore exposure is a plus)
• Proficiency in ERP systems — experience with Zoho or Tally; advanced MS Excel skills are essential
• Familiarity with automation tools, financial dashboards, and process improvement initiatives
• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple compliance deadlines, and a proactive problem-solving approach
• Good communication skills with the ability to coordinate across functions and present to senior stakeholders
• Prior experience in a digital, gaming, SaaS, or high-volume internet B2C company strongly preferred — candidates from companies with automated, high-volume revenue processes (digital wallets, telco, gaming) will be given preference
• Hands-on experience across controllership, statutory compliance, GST, TDS, P2P, and O2C functions
• Strong working knowledge of Indian GAAP / Ind AS and practical experience with R2R processes
• Experience handling FEMA / cross-border transactions and international entity compliance (Singapore exposure is a plus)
• Proficiency in ERP systems — experience with Zoho or Tally; advanced MS Excel skills are essential
• Familiarity with automation tools, financial dashboards, and process improvement initiatives
• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple compliance deadlines, and a proactive problem-solving approach
• Good communication skills with the ability to coordinate across functions and present to senior stakeholders
Benefits
What We Offer
• A high-growth, pre-IPO environment with significant
career acceleration opportunity
• Direct exposure to CFO and senior leadership with broad finance scope
• Opportunity to build and improve finance processes from the ground up in a scaling organisation
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including performance-linked incentives
• A collaborative, low-hierarchy work culture with global exposure across India and Singapore
• Direct exposure to CFO and senior leadership with broad finance scope
• Opportunity to build and improve finance processes from the ground up in a scaling organisation
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including performance-linked incentives
• A collaborative, low-hierarchy work culture with global exposure across India and Singapore
Skills Required
- Chartered Accountant with 5-7 years of post-qualification experience in finance and accounts, or BCom with 9-12 years of experience in a similar role
- Prior experience in digital, gaming, SaaS, high-volume internet B2C, digital wallet, telecommunications, or similar automated revenue environments
- Hands-on experience across financial controllership, statutory compliance, GST, TDS, P2P, and O2C functions
- Strong working knowledge of Indian GAAP and Ind AS, with practical R2R experience
- Experience handling FEMA, cross-border transactions, and international entity compliance; Singapore exposure is a plus
- Proficiency with ERP systems, including Zoho or Tally
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Familiarity with automation tools, financial dashboards, and process improvement initiatives
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple compliance deadlines
- Proactive problem-solving approach
- Good communication skills and ability to coordinate across functions and present to senior stakeholders
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The Company
What We Do
We are one of India’s most exciting & fast-growing mobile gaming companies. Founded in 2014, and creating a global mobile gaming landscape in partnership with Modern Times Group (MTG), our vision is to create simple, impactful casual game experiences at a massive scale. Since our inception, we have built a worldwide network of chart-topping games, and powerful tech & analytics infrastructure to turbocharge their growth. Our product portfolio consists of evergreen hits like Daily Themed Crossword, WordTrip, WordJam, WordWars, WordTrek and Solitaire. Visit us at www.playsimple.in to know more. Recent news about PlaySimple: https://techcrunch.com/2021/07/02/swedish- gaming-giant-acquires-indiaplaysimple-for-360-million/
