Finance Manager

Pocket FM Corp.; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Pocket FM Corp. is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Manager to own the procure-to-pay cycle, ensuring vendor payments are processed accurately, on time, and in full compliance with statutory requirements.

You will play a key role in month-end close, internal controls, and book closing, coordinating with Procurement, Treasury, and external auditors to support regulatory compliance and drive automation and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 GST, TDS, 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

Skills

Procure-to-Pay knowledge

GST compliance

TDS compliance

ERP systems knowledge

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