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.