Finance Manager

About the role

You will serve as the primary financial owner for a fast-growing regulated cross border payment company which started from the GIFT IFSC and is now positioned to serve the world. In this high-trust, high-ownership role, you act as the go-to person for accounts, compliance, regulatory filings, investor reporting, and treasury, working directly with the finance head. You will build and institutionalise financial processes while interfacing with external auditors, internal auditors, and cross functional teams on a daily basis. The ideal candidate combines technical Chartered Accountant depth with the flexibility and speed of a startup environment. You will navigate complex regulations and translate them into robust financial controls and clear business decisions.

Key facts

What you'll do

Drive all FEMA and RBI compliance, including ODI filings, APR, FLA, Form FC, UIN maintenance, and ECB/CCD reporting with meticulous accuracy.

Own end-to-end bookkeeping and financial statements across all entities, ensuring adherence to Ind AS and company policies.

Prepare standalone and consolidated MIS reports, P&L, balance sheet, and cash-flow statements on a monthly basis with clear commentary and insights.

Manage multi-currency bank accounts and optimise foreign currency exposure across jurisdictions while monitoring working capital positions and preparing short- and medium-term cash-flow forecasts.

Maintain books in compliance with Ind AS, coordinate with Big-4 and mid-tier auditors for statutory and internal audits across all entities, and ensure timely closure of audit observations.

Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing while enforcing strong internal controls and segregation of duties.

Design the SOP library for accounts payable, expense management, payment authorisation, period-close, and escrow accounting to create a scalable financial foundation.

Build and maintain financial models for budgeting, scenario planning, and funding decisions, and prepare board and investor decks with financial highlights, variance analysis, and key metrics.

Implement and maintain ERP and accounting software such as Tally ERP, SAP, or equivalent systems with appropriate access controls and automation to reduce manual effort.

Act as finance business partner to product, operations, and partnerships teams, supporting pricing, unit economics, and product profitability analysis for new payment corridors.

Requirements

You must hold a Chartered Accountant (ICAI) qualification - mandatory with no exceptions, as this role requires deep regulatory and technical accounting knowledge.

You must bring 3 to 4 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years in a fintech, payments, or financial services company to ensure relevant context.

You must have hands-on experience with FEMA, RBI regulations, and cross-border transaction compliance to navigate the complex regulatory landscape effectively.

You must demonstrate strong command of Ind AS, GST, TDS, and Indian corporate law to ensure compliant and accurate financial reporting.

You must have experience managing statutory audits and liaising with auditors independently, showing confidence in dealing with regulators and external reviewers.

You must be proficient in advanced Excel, including complex modelling, reconciliations, and data validation to support decision-making.

You must be proficient in Tally ERP, SAP, or equivalent accounting software to handle bookkeeping, reporting, and compliance tasks efficiently.

You must be able to work on-site in Bengaluru HQ full-time, aligning with company hours and collaboration needs.

Nice to have

Exposure to the GIFT City IFSC regulatory framework, including IFSCA, PSLA, FEMA IFSC notifications, and related compliance requirements.

Understanding of LEI requirements, SWIFT, NOSTRO/VOSTRO, and cross-border settlement mechanics to support efficient treasury operations.

Prior experience in cross-border payments, providing practical context for product pricing, corridor design, and regulatory interactions.

Understanding of AI tools and models to explore automation, anomaly detection, and decision support in financial processes.

Practical notes

This is not a team-manager role - it is a deeply hands-on individual contributor position.

The engagement is full_time, and the location is Bengaluru HQ on-site.

No compensation details are specified in the source.

There are no stated travel requirements, visa conditions, or application deadlines in the source.