About the Company: We are one of India's most exciting & fast-growing mobile gaming companies. Founded in 2014, and creating a global mobile gaming landscape in partnership with Modern Times Group (MTG), our Vision is to create simple, impactful casual game experiences at a massive scale. Since our inception, we have built a worldwide network of chart-topping games, and powerful tech & analytics infrastructure to turbocharge their growth. Our product portfolio consists of evergreen hits like Daily Themed Crossword, WordTrip, WordJam, WordWars, WordTrek, TileMatch and Jigsaw. Visit us at www.playsimple.in to know more.
About the Role: Manager - Financial Controllership. As a Manager – Financial Controller, you will be responsible for end-to-end controllership operations, including financial and statutory reporting, tax and regulatory compliance, audit management, internal controls, and team leadership. You will partner closely with senior finance leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, process discipline, and scalable finance operations, while also driving automation and continuous improvements.
Responsibilities:
Financial Controllership & Reporting:
- Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
- Maintain the general ledger, ensure completeness of books, and oversee the Record-to-Report (R2R) cycle.
- Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with Indian GAAP / Ind AS, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.
- Support preparation of consolidated financials for the group, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
- Drive revenue assurance — monitor billing, contracts, and data flows to prevent revenue leakage in the high-volume digital business environment.
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.
Statutory Compliances:
- Ensure timely compliance with all statutory obligations.
- Coordinate and manage statutory audits and internal audits — liaise with auditors, review schedules, and ensure clean audit closure.
- Ensure compliance with FEMA regulations for cross-border receipts, remittances, and overseas entity transactions (Singapore).
- Maintain and update statutory registers, fixed asset registers, and all compliance trackers.
- Assist in preparation of disclosures and documentation required under pre-IPO and post-listing regulatory requirements.
Direct Taxation:
- Manage end-to-end TDS compliance — deduction, challan payment, quarterly return filing (26Q, 27Q), and issuance of Form 16 / 16A.
- Coordinate advance tax computation and timely payment to avoid interest under Sections 234B and 234C.
- Support preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns, tax audit reports (Form 3CD), and transfer pricing documentation.
- Assist in responding to notices, assessments, and proceedings before income tax authorities.
- Working knowledge of withholding tax implications on international payments and DTAA provisions.
Indirect Taxation (GST):
- Oversee GST compliance — monthly and quarterly return filing including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and annual return (GSTR-9 / 9C).
- Manage GSTR-2A / 2B reconciliation and ensure maximum input tax credit utilisation.
- Ensure e-invoicing compliance and e-way bill management wherever applicable.
- Handle GST notices, audits, and departmental correspondence.
- Stay updated on GST amendments relevant to the digital / gaming / app-based business model, including taxation of online gaming.
Procure-to-Pay (P2P):
- Oversee end-to-end P2P cycle — purchase requisition, vendor onboarding, invoice processing, approvals, and payment disbursement.
- Ensure proper TDS deduction and GST treatment on vendor invoices, and timely vendor reconciliations.
- Manage accounts payable ageing and drive timely payment cycles without cash flow disruption.
- Review and strengthen vendor contracts from a financial risk and compliance standpoint.
- Coordinate with internal teams for accruals, prepayments, and month-end payable reconciliations.
Order-to-Cash (O2C):
- Oversee the O2C cycle including revenue recognition, invoicing, collections, and customer reconciliations.
- Ensure accuracy of revenue booking in line with Ind AS 115 / applicable accounting standards for digital and subscription-based revenues.
- Monitor accounts receivable ageing, coordinate collections, and manage credit risk on customer accounts.
- Reconcile revenue from app stores (Google Play, Apple App Store) and ad monetisation platforms with internal records.
- Support revenue assurance processes — identify gaps between contracted, billed, and collected amounts.
Qualifications:
- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5–7 years of post-qualification experience in finance and accounts.
- Prior experience in a digital, gaming, SaaS, or high-volume internet B2C company strongly preferred — candidates from companies with automated, high-volume revenue processes (digital wallets, telco, gaming) will be given preference.
- Hands-on experience across controllership, statutory compliance, GST, TDS, P2P, and O2C functions.
- Strong working knowledge of Indian GAAP / Ind AS and practical experience with R2R processes.
- Experience handling FEMA / cross-border transactions and international entity compliance (Singapore exposure is a plus).
- Proficiency in ERP systems — experience with Zoho or Tally; advanced MS Excel skills are essential.
- Familiarity with automation tools, financial dashboards, and process improvement initiatives.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple compliance deadlines, and a proactive problem-solving approach.
