Senior Finance Controller -India

Payroll & Employee Operations

• Own the full payroll cycle for the India entity, ensuring accurate and timely salary disbursement, tax withholdings, and statutory deductions (PF, ESI, PT, TDS)
• Manage payroll vendor relationships and ensure compliance with local labor and tax regulations
• Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, bonus payments, and variable pay processing

Statutory Compliance & Tax

• Ensure timely filing and compliance with all Indian statutory requirements: GST returns, TDS returns, PF/ESI filings, professional tax, and advance tax payments
• Own monthly payroll tax review and reconciliation
• Manage quarterly VAT claims and returns, corporate tax computations and accruals
• Coordinate annual corporate tax returns, R&D tax claims, and other regulatory filings
• Partner with external auditors and tax advisors to support statutory audits and transfer pricing documentation

Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain accurate books for the India entity under Indian GAAP (and support US GAAP consolidation)
• Deliver monthly close for the India entity within group timelines, including intercompany reconciliations
• Provide regular financial reporting to the global finance team, including variance analysis and commentary
• Ensure audit-ready financial records and strong documentation practices

Local Treasury & Banking

• Manage India banking relationships, account structures, and signatory controls
• Oversee local cash positioning, fund requisitions from the group, and foreign exchange exposures
• Implement cash flow forecasting for India operations

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional qualification
• 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role managing India entity finance end-to-end
• Deep expertise in Indian statutory compliance (GST, TDS, PF/ESI, Companies Act)
• Experience building finance operations from scratch in a high-growth or startup environment
• Strong understanding of Indian payroll, local treasury, and banking operations
• Experience working with global teams and multi-entity structures
• Fintech, payments, or financial services industry experience strongly preferred
• Hands-on, builder mindset — comfortable operating without a large team initially
• Based in Bangalore (in-office required)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package. - Equity in a rapidly growing company. - Opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup at the forefront of fintech innovation. - Opportunity to make a significant impact on global financial infrastructure
• Collaborative work culture with emphasis on personal and professional growth. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.