Intern

PayU; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

PayU is seeking a meticulous Finance Controllership Intern to join our team for a CA internship program. You will gain exposure to financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance within the fintech space.

The role involves working with senior controllership professionals on month-end close, audits, and policy development, with a pathway to extend beyond the 12-month internship. Strong Excel skills and GAAP/IFRS knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed Bachelor's/Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Must be a CA Intermediate and looking for 12 Months’ of Industrial Training.
• Strong academic performance with emphasis on accounting, auditing, or financial reporting coursework.
• 12-month full-time internship commitment with potential for extension.
• Immediate availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across business units and subsidiaries.
• Support preparation of statutory financial statements, management reports, and regulatory filings.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy of financial data and supporting documentation.
• Assist in coordination with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audit processes.
• Support implementation and testing of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX compliance).
• Help maintain accounting policies, procedures documentation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist in preparation of board reporting packages and executive-level financial control summaries.
• Support analysis of accounting treatment for new business initiatives, product launches, and complex transactions.
• Maintain and enhance automated reconciliation processes and financial reporting templates.
• Monitor compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and regulatory requirements across markets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper accounting treatment and financial control implementation.
• Research accounting standards updates and regulatory changes to support compliance initiatives.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Independent working

Regulatory/compliance mindset

Education

CA Intermediate

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Job description

About the Team:

The Financial Controllership team is a critical foundation within PayU's Finance Organization, responsible for ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and accurate reporting across the organization. Our team partners closely with Business Operations, Tax, Legal, External Auditors, and Executive Leadership to provide comprehensive financial control frameworks, accounting oversight, and regulatory reporting support. We manage monthly/quarterly financial close processes, external reporting requirements, internal controls implementation, and compliance monitoring while supporting PayU's dynamic growth trajectory in the fintech space. The team takes pride in maintaining the highest standards of financial accuracy and transparency that enable strategic decision-making and stakeholder confidence across global markets.

About the Role:

We are seeking a meticulous and process-oriented Finance Controllership Intern to join our high-performing Finance team for CA internship program. This role provides exceptional exposure to financial control, accounting operations, and regulatory compliance within the rapidly evolving fintech ecosystem. The intern will collaborate with senior Controllership professionals and gain comprehensive experience in financial reporting, accounting processes, internal controls, and audit coordination. This position is perfect for someone passionate about building a career in financial control, accounting excellence, and regulatory compliance within the digital payments and financial services industry.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across business units and subsidiaries
• Support preparation of statutory financial statements, management reports, and regulatory filings
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy of financial data and supporting documentation
• Assist in coordination with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audit processes
• Support implementation and testing of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX compliance)
• Help maintain accounting policies, procedures documentation, and process improvement initiatives
• Assist in preparation of board reporting packages and executive-level financial control summaries
• Support analysis of accounting treatment for new business initiatives, product launches, and complex transactions
• Maintain and enhance automated reconciliation processes and financial reporting templates
• Monitor compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and regulatory requirements across markets
• Assist in coordination of tax compliance activities and transfer pricing documentation
• Support ad-hoc accounting research, policy development, and technical accounting analysis requests
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper accounting treatment and financial control implementation
• Help streamline accounting processes and contribute to system optimization and automation initiatives
• Research accounting standards updates and regulatory changes to support compliance initiatives

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed Bachelor's/Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Must be a CA Intermediate and looking for 12 Months’ of Industrial Training
• Strong academic performance with emphasis on accounting, auditing, or financial reporting coursework
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial reporting, reconciliations, complex formulas, data analysis)
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS), and internal controls
• Experience with accounting software (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) or willingness to learn
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented problem-solving skills with focus on accuracy
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to work with complex accounting data accurately
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain accounting concepts clearly
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines in month-end environment
• Process-oriented mindset with adaptability to regulatory requirements and compliance standards
• Previous internship experience in accounting, audit, or financial control (preferred)
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools (preferred)
• Understanding of fintech business models and regulatory environment (preferred)
• Basic knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks (preferred)
• Professional certification pursuits (CPA, CA, ACCA) - ongoing or planned (preferred)
• 12-month full-time internship commitment with potential for extension
• Immediate availability preferred

About us:

At PayU, we are a global fintech investor and our vision is to build a world without financial borders where everyone can prosper. We give people in high growth markets the financial services and products they need to thrive. Our expertise in 18+ high-growth markets enables us to extend the reach of financial services. This drives everything we do, from investing in technology entrepreneurs to offering credit to underserved individuals, to helping merchants buy, sell, and operate online. Being part of Prosus, one of the largest technology investors in the world, gives us the presence and expertise to make a real impact. Find out more at www.payu.in

Our Commitment to Building A Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

As a global and multi-cultural organization with varied ethnicities thriving across locations, we realize that our responsibility towards fulfilling the D&I commitment is huge. Therefore, we continuously strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment, for all our people, communities, and customers. Our leaders are committed to create an inclusive work culture which enables transparency, flexibility, and unbiased attention to every PayUneer so they can succeed, irrespective of gender, color, or personal faith. An environment where every person feels they belong, that they are listened to, and where they are empowered to speak up. At PayU we have zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice whether a specific race, ethnicity, or of persons with disabilities, or the LGBTQ communities.