Finance Manager

About Lokal

About LokalIn 2018, we began with a WhatsApp group with a simple hypothesis: people in tier-2/3 towns weren't really using the internet meaningfully yet. We believed that if we started with local content in their own language, they'd come back every day; once there was a habit and trust, that same space could naturally grow into classifieds and, eventually, something they used for almost everything online.This spark became Lokal. Our first instinct was to put everything in one place & one app - local updates, classifieds, jobs, matrimony and more. It worked, till it stopped working. Users gave us the insight - when one use case outweighs the others, everything else seems like noise. We listened. Like how Craigslist quietly seeded a generation of focused companies & marketplaces, we began unbundling and verticalising.

Today, Lokal is a house of focused apps, many products, one mission:
To connect Tier-2/3+ India to the Knowledge, opportunities, tools and experts they've always deserved.We now operate dozens of live apps across categories like:

• Edutainment & Skill Learning – practical skills and learning in regional languages (GyanTV)
• Matrimonial Matchmaking – hyperlocal, compatibility-first partner search (Lokal Matrimony)
• Agri Consulting – farmer-first advisory in local languages (AgriLokal)
• Local Jobs – blue- and grey-collar opportunities close to home (Lokal Jobs, Sahi Jobs)
• Social & Community – Place to find & post social updates (Lokal app)
• Emotional Well-being & Peer Support – safe spaces to talk and feel heard (Dostt & Eaze)
• Astrology & Guidance – instant access to trusted Astrologers via chat and voice (AstroLokal)
• Advisory Services – early bets in legal help, financial guidance, career counselling, and more

Under the hood, Lokal is a discovery and access platform: local-language internet + deep Bharat insight+ AI. When someone opens a product we've built, they don't wade through clutter; they get a straight line to what they came for.This is the story new teammates walk into:

A company that started as a whatsapp group, became a family of focused apps, and kept one belief at the centre — access changes lives.We ship fast. We learn fast. We build for Bharat.We are backed by leading global and domestic investors including Y Combinator, Sony, Global Brain, India Quotient, and 3one4 Capital.

About the Role: 

We are seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to join our finance team and drive/oversee end-to-end accounting including Revenue & Receivables, Vendor Payables, Reconciliations, Payroll processing, Statutory compliances, Monthly book closures, Audit co-ordination, Financial Due diligences, MIS and Annual Budgeting,  and Treasury management,

Key Responsibilities: 

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closures including finalization of books, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations.
Manage and review Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), vendor ageing, and payroll-related payments.
Own statutory compliance including TDS, GST filings, taxes, and audits (statutory/tax/internal).
Prepare and present monthly MIS, business performance reports, forecasts, and variance analyses to leadership.
Oversee Revenue, bank and GL reconciliations; ensure accuracy in books and financial records.
Manage audit coordination with external auditors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
Collaborate with leadership and department heads on cost control, resource planning, and reporting.
Implement process improvements and automation initiatives for financial operations.
Ensure timely processing and review of vendor bills, advance adjustments, and vendor reconciliations.
Supervise a small team of finance executives and guide their professional development.

Requirements

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 4+ years of post-qualification experience.
Proven track record in audits, MIS, accounts closure, and statutory compliance.
Strong proficiency in financial reporting, Excel, and ERP tools (Tally/SAP/Zoho/QuickBooks).
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment with hands-on responsibilities.
Exceptional attention to detail, communication, and analytical skills.
Prior experience in a startup, tech, or digital services company is preferred.