Finance Control & Governance Manager PAYtm

Earnmodes; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Earnmodes is hiring a Manager – Finance Controls & Governance in Mumbai to strengthen the control environment and ensure audit readiness. The role oversees reconciliations, SAP controls, SoD and maker-checker governance, and continuous improvement across finance processes.

Ideal candidates hold CA/CMA/MBA (Finance) with 5–10 years of experience in finance controls, internal controls, or ERP governance, preferably in financial services or fintech.

Qualifications

• CA/CMA/MBA in Finance or equivalent qualification with 5–10 years in Finance Controls or ERP governance.
• Experience in Financial Services, FinTech, Broking, or Banking is preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP FI/CO and ERP controls in large environments.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Finance SOPs, monitor controls, and drive improvements.
• Oversee reconciliations (bank, GL, settlement) and resolve exceptions.
• Monitor SAP controls, SoD, access governance, and maker-checker processes.
• Support audits with documentation, evidence, and timelines.
• Prepare Finance Control MIS and collaborate across functions to automate controls.

Skills

Financial Controls & Governance

Reconciliations & Exception Management

SAP/ERP Controls

Internal Controls & Risk Management

Process Improvement & Automation

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication & Attention to Detail

Education

CA/CMA/MBA (Finance)

Tools

SAP FI/CO

S/4HANA

Job description

Job Description

Finance Control & Governance Manager
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Finance – Paytm Money /
Full-time Employment /
On-site

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.

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