Audit & Compliance - Finance

About Affinity 

Affinity is pioneering new frontiers in AdTech: developing solutions that push past today’s limits and open up new opportunities. We are a global AdTech company helping publishers discover better ways to monetize and enabling advertisers to reach the right audiences through new touchpoints. Operating across 10+ markets in Asia, the US, and Europe with a team of over 450 experts, we are building privacy-first ad infrastructure that opens up opportunities beyond the walled gardens.

Work Location: Mumbai (Malad)

About Role:

The  Sr. Manager Audit & Compliance will oversee and execute financial audits, ensure compliance with regulatory and internal policies, and support risk management initiatives. The role requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in financial controls, auditing, and compliance processes.

Roles & Responsibility: 

Statutory Audits: 

• Conduct audits of company policies, procedures, business operations, and financial transactions to assess compliance and identify potential risks or weaknesses.
• Prepare and maintain audit working papers ensuring accuracy and completeness for annual and interim audits.
• Lead audit and compliance efforts across multiple legal entities and countries , ensuring alignment with global statutory requirements.
• Manage the consolidation of global financial statements , handling intercompany transactions and ensuring adherence to Indian GAAP, IFRS, and other applicable frameworks.
• Ensure audit readiness for mergers and acquisitions , including due diligence, financial integration, and post-merger alignment of controls and statutory obligations.
• Collaborate with external auditors across various jurisdictions and ensure timely closure of statutory audits globally.

Ensuring Tax fillings:

• Ensure accurate and timely filing of GST, TDS, income tax returns, and other applicable statutory filings.
• Manage end-to-end compliance for local and international tax regulations , including cross-border tax implications.
• Oversee international tax planning , transfer pricing , and compliance with OECD guidelines , BEPS actions, and relevant withholding tax obligations.
• Coordinate with global tax consultants and local authorities to mitigate risk and optimize tax structures.
• Address compliance obligations related to country-specific regimes (e.g., EU VAT, HMRC, SEC), ensuring appropriate documentation and reporting.
• Support internal stakeholders with cross-border tax planning , including permanent establishment risk mitigation and tax-efficient structuring

Compliance & Reporting:

• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with applicable laws, standards, and company policies.
• Ensure adherence to Indian GAAP, IFRS , and cross-border accounting standards such as US GAAP and SOX compliance , as applicable.
• Partner with shared service centers and international finance teams to drive consistent reporting and compliance practices globally.
• Support reporting requirements for multi-country entities , aligning with global reporting timelines and internal management requirements.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives including post-merger integration , compliance readiness for restructuring , and policy alignment across global operations

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (mandatory).
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or equivalent certification preferred.

• Experience & Skills:
  • Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in auditing, compliance, or related finance roles.
  • The candidate should have experience in handling external audits, particularly with a Big 4 firm
  • Experience in leading audit assignments and working with cross-functional teams.
  • In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, internal controls, and audit methodologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in financial software and audit tools (e.g., Oracle, SAP etc.).
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership abilities.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory frameworks,
  • Attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.