Responsibilities
- Lead compliance with FEMA and RBI requirements, including ODI submissions, annual performance reports, FLA returns, FC forms, UIN renewals, and ECB or CCD reporting.
- Ensure punctual filing of GST returns such as GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, and GSTR-9C, along with TDS, TCS, advance tax, and transfer pricing obligations.
- Assess tax consequences—both direct and indirect—arising from customer and vendor agreements.
- Support corporate restructuring initiatives and provide advisory input on financial transactions.
- Liaise with Big-4 and mid-tier audit firms during statutory and internal audit cycles across all legal entities.
- Oversee multi-currency bank accounts and manage foreign exchange exposure across operating regions.
- Administer structured financial instruments like CCDs and CCPS, ensuring adherence to Section 2(57) of the Companies Act and Ind AS 32.
- Produce monthly reports on cash burn, escrow account reconciliations, and related financial metrics.
- Track working capital levels and generate short- to medium-term cash flow projections.
- Manage relationships with banking partners, credit facilities, and payment gateway settlements.
- Take full ownership of bookkeeping and financial statement preparation for all entities.
- Generate monthly standalone and consolidated management information system reports, including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Handle intercompany reconciliations and prepare elimination entries for consolidated reporting.
- Maintain accounting records in line with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).
- Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll execution.
- Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and funding strategy.
- Create board and investor presentations featuring financial performance, variance analysis, and key operational metrics.
- Conduct pricing analysis, unit economics evaluation, and profitability assessments for new payment corridors.
- Serve as a strategic finance partner to product, operations, and partnerships teams.
- Develop standard operating procedures for accounts payable, expense management, payment approvals, period-end close, and escrow accounting.
- Implement and manage ERP or accounting platforms such as Tally or Zoho Books, with secure access controls.
- Design and enforce an internal controls framework appropriate for a regulated fintech with international operations.
- Promote automation tools to minimize manual work in reconciliation and financial reporting processes.
Benefits
- Regulatory Innovation: Engage with cutting-edge cross-border payment regulations in India’s leading financial center.
- Diverse Exposure: Handle varied financial tasks and projects across multiple jurisdictions.
- Professional Growth: Gain exceptional exposure to payment regulation frameworks and financial operations in a dynamic fintech setting.
Work Arrangement
On-site — Bangalore
Other
- Must be located in Bangalore and available for on-site work.
- This role demands high levels of trust and personal ownership.
- Candidate will be responsible for building and formalizing financial processes.
