Lever ·
full-timeFinance Control & Governance Manager
Paytm · Mumbai, Maharashtra
Paytm is a digital payments and financial services company that operates a wide range of consumer and merchant solutions across India. In the Finance Control & Governance Manager role, the incumbent will focus on reinforcing the company’s finance control framework by monitoring adherence to standard operating procedures, overseeing key reconciliations such as bank, general ledger, settlement and suspense accounts, and ensuring that SAP financial controls and master data governance remain effective. Day‑to‑day activities include conducting periodic control reviews, identifying gaps, driving corrective actions, preparing management information system reports, coordinating with treasury, operations, compliance and technology teams to resolve exceptions, and supporting internal and statutory audits by providing evidence and tracking observation closures. The role also involves participating in ERP enhancement testing and recommending automation to reduce manual interventions. It suits a qualified chartered accountant, CMA or MBA finance professional with five to ten years of experience in finance controls, internal audit, finance operations or ERP governance, preferably within financial services, fintech, banking or broking, and with working knowledge of SAP FI/CO and strong analytical, stakeholder‑management and communication skills.
Manager – Finance Controls & Governance Role Purpose To strengthen the Finance control environment by ensuring adherence to approved SOPs, monitoring financial and system controls, overseeing reconciliations, and driving timely resolution of exceptions. The role acts as the first line of defense within Finance to ensure financial processes are accurate, compliant, well-governed, and audit-ready. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Controls & Governance Ensure adherence to approved Finance SOPs, policies, and internal control frameworks. Monitor key financial processes and identify control gaps and improvement opportunities. Conduct periodic control reviews and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions. Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. 2. Reconciliations & Exception Management Oversee critical reconciliations, including bank, GL, settlement, and suspense accounts. Monitor ageing of unreconciled items and ensure timely closure of exceptions. Investigate recurring reconciliation breaks and recommend preventive controls. Publish periodic dashboards on reconciliation status and control exceptions. 3. SAP & Financial Systems Controls Monitor SAP financial controls, master data governance, and accounting configurations. Review user access, Segregation of Duties (SoD), and maker-checker controls in coordination with IT. Monitor system interfaces, exception reports, manual journal entries, reversals, and suspense accounts. Participate in UAT for ERP enhancements and ensure financial controls remain effective. 4. Audit, Compliance & Risk Perform periodic control testing and compliance reviews. Track closure of Internal Audit, Statutory Audit, and Regulatory observations. Support audits by providing control documentation, system evidence, and audit trails. Escalate significant control breaches and operational risks to management. 5. MIS & Stakeholder Management Prepare Finance Control MIS and management dashboards. Coordinate with Treasury, Operations, Compliance, Technology, and Product teams to resolve control issues. Promote automation and technology-driven controls to reduce manual interventions. Preferred Qualifications & Experience Chartered Accountant (CA), CMA, or MBA (Finance). 5–10 years of experience in Finance Controls, Internal Controls, Audit, Finance Operations, or ERP Governance. Experience in Financial Services, FinTech, Broking, or Banking preferred. Working knowledge of SAP FI/CO (ECC or S/4HANA), financial systems, and ERP controls. Key Competencies Financial Controls & Governance Reconciliations & Exception Management SAP/ERP Controls Internal Controls & Risk Management Process Improvement & Automation Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills Stakeholder Management Strong Communication & Attention to Detail Success Measures (KPIs) 100% adherence to Finance SOPs and control processes. Timely completion of critical reconciliations and reduction in ageing items. Closure of audit observations and control deficiencies within agreed timelines. Effective SAP access governance, SoD compliance, and system control monitoring. Reduction in manual processes through automation and enhanced system controls. Accurate and timely Finance Control MIS with zero material control failures.
| Role | Finance Control & Governance Manager |
|---|---|
| Company | Paytm |
| Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-08 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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