Finance Manager

Pocket FM; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 2,100,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pocket FM is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Manager to own the end-to-end procure-to-pay cycle and ensure timely, accurate, compliant vendor payments. You will play a key role in month-end close activities, internal controls, and book closing.

You will collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, and Business units to drive automation, standardisation, and stronger controls across P2P processes, while ensuring statutory compliance and smooth vendor interactions.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the procure-to-pay cycle and core accounting principles.
• GST, TDS, and Indian statutory compliance knowledge.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end procure-to-pay cycle from receipt to payment execution.
• Ensure AP accruals and provisions are booked ahead of month-end and year-end.
• Prepare vendor account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Manage vendor queries, account reconciliations, and dispute resolution.
• Review and approve vendor payments per terms and cash flow plans.
• Apply TDS, GST and other statutory deductions correctly.
• Coordinate with auditors to support statutory, regulatory, and compliance needs.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.
• Maintain adherence to internal policies and control frameworks.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, and Business units for seamless P2P.

Skills

Procure-to-Pay

Month-end close

Vendor reconciliations

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

At our core, we are an AI-powered entertainment company with a deeply human-first philosophy. We believe technology should amplify creativity. Our proprietary AI systems work alongside writers, voice artists, and creative teams to help stories scale globally, faster, smarter, and with cultural depth and emotional integrity intact.

Today, Pocket FM is home to a vibrant community of 250+ million listeners, 300,000+ creators, and 100,000+ audio series. With over 140 billion minutes streamed annually, we have emerged as one of the fastest-growing media-tech companies in the world, and we are just getting started. We operate at a massive global scale, but with a startup mindset: curious, fast-moving, and deeply owner-driven.

At Pocket FM, teams are encouraged to think boldly, move with intent, and build for long-term impact as we shape the future of audio-first storytelling worldwide.

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and driven finance professional to join our P2P team. As

Manager – Finance , you will own the end-to-end procure-to-pay cycle, ensuring that

vendor payments are processed accurately, on time, and in full compliance with statutory and

internal requirements. You will play a key role in month-end close activities, internal controls,

and book closing

What You'll Do

• Own the complete invoice lifecycle — from receipt and validation through to accounting entries and payment execution
• Ensure all AP accruals and provisions are accurately booked ahead of month-end and year-end close
• Prepare vendor account reconciliations and supporting schedules as part of the monthly close process
• Manage vendor queries, account reconciliations, and dispute resolution; proactively clear advances and debit balances
• Review and approve vendor payments in alignment with agreed payment terms and cash flow plans
• Ensure correct application of TDS, GST, and other applicable statutory deductions on all transactions
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to support statutory, regulatory, and compliance requirements
• Identify and drive opportunities for automation, process standardisation, and control improvements
• Maintain strict adherence to internal financial policies, audit standards, and control frameworks
• Partner with cross-functional teams — including Procurement, Treasury, and Business units — to enable seamless P2P operations

What We're Looking For

• Solid understanding of the Procure-to-Pay cycle and core accounting principles
• Working knowledge of GST, TDS, and Indian statutory compliance requirements
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or equivalent