M2 Senior Manager

Job Description PAYU PAYMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED About the Team The Finance team at PayU India is a dynamic and growing organization that plays a critical role in supporting the company's rapid expansion and strategic initiatives. As part of the Group Financial Controller's organization, the Financial Reporting team leads the Control, Compliance, Audit, and Tax agenda across all group entities. Our team is responsible for ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and regulatory compliance as we scale our operations. We work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, and various business units to maintain the highest standards of financial integrity and transparency. The team is also actively involved in preparing the organization for significant milestones including IPO readiness. About The Role We are seeking a Senior Manager - Financial Reporting to join our India Business team in Mumbai. This role will be the cornerstone of our consolidation and financial reporting functions, with primary focus on ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting while maintaining compliance with both global and local regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with the Group Financial Controller and will play a key role in scaling our financial reporting capabilities as the business grows. This position offers significant exposure to complex accounting matters, financial statement preparation, statutory compliances, and internal controls implementation. The role will involve working with multiple stakeholders including external auditors, internal teams, and regulatory bodies to ensure seamless financial operations and reporting. Responsibilities - Support the review and preparation of Quarterly and Annual Consolidated Financial Statements and Standalone Financial Statements for Group Companies to meet global and statutory requirements as per IFRS and Indian GAAP - Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and facilitate seamless statutory audit processes - Assist in accounting for new and complex transactions, including preparation of accounting memos and provide guidance on accounting & reporting matters across the Group - Support the revamping of Financial Statements and processes to ensure IPO readiness - Liaise with external auditors and internal teams to ensure compliance within expected timelines - Prepare and review process documentation and Risk Control Matrix (RCM) for all Group Companies for IFC/ICFR Compliance - Monitor IFC/ICFR compliance on an ongoing basis and ensure timely remediation of any identified gaps - Support control testing activities and coordinate with internal audit teams - Prepare updates for Audit Committee on critical Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Controls matters - Assist in designing, developing, and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls - Collaborate with Company Secretary team for conducting Board Meetings, Annual General Meetings, MCA forms and filings - Participate in projects related to business development and improvement of finance processes - Support strategic projects around legal entity structure changes and business restructuring - Identify opportunities for process automation and digitization of financial reporting processes Requirements - 6-9 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, accounting, and compliance, preferably in fintech, banking, or technology companies - CA/CPA/ACCA qualification or equivalent professional accounting certification - Experience in digital payments, fintech, or technology sector preferred - Strong knowledge of Indian GAAP, IFRS, and US GAAP - Thorough understanding of Indian regulatory requirements including Companies Act, FEMA, RBI guidelines, and listing regulations - Experience with SOX compliance, internal financial controls (IFC), and risk management frameworks - Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred), advanced Excel skills, and financial reporting tools - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi - Proven ability to work effectively with external auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders - Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines - Demonstrated ability to mentor junior team members and drive process improvements - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities - High ethical standards and commitment to maintaining confidentiality - Proactive approach to learning and staying updated with regulatory changes and best practices - Strong team player with the ability to work effectively across different functions and geographies What we offer - A positive, get-things-done workplace - A dynamic, constantly evolving space (change is par for the course important you are comfortable with this) - An inclusive environment that ensures we listen to a diverse range of voices when making decisions. - Ability to learn cutting edge concepts and innovation in an agile start-up environment with a global scale - Access to 5000+ training courses accessible anytime/anywhere to support your growth and development (Corporate with top learning partners like Harvard, Coursera, Udacity) About Us At PayU, we are a global fintech investor and our vision is to build a world without financial borders where everyone can prosper. We give people in high growth markets the financial services and products they need to thrive. Our expertise in 18+ high-growth markets enables us to extend the reach of financial services. This drives everything we do, from investing in technology entrepreneurs to offering credit to underserved individuals, to helping merchants buy, sell, and operate online. Being part of Prosus, one of the largest technology investors in the world, gives us the presence and expertise to make a real impact. Find out more at www.payu.com Our Commitment to Building A Diverse and Inclusive Workforce As a global and multi-cultural organization with varied ethnicities thriving across locations, we realize that our responsibility towards fulfilling the D&I commitment is huge. Therefore, we continuously strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment, for all our people, communities, and customers. Our leaders are committed to create an inclusive work culture which enables transparency, flexibility, and unbiased attention to every PayUneer so they can succeed, irrespective of gender, color, or personal faith. An environment where every person feels they belong, that they are listened to, and where they are empowered to speak up. At PayU we have zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice whether a specific race, ethnicity, or of persons with disabilities, or the LGBTQ communities.