Intern

PayU; Mumbai; On-site; INR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

PayU in Mumbai is seeking a meticulous Finance Controllership Intern for a 12-month CA internship program. You will work with senior Controllership professionals on financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls within the fintech space.

You will assist in close processes, prepare statutory statements, coordinate with external auditors, and help enhance automated reconciliation and reporting templates while ensuring GAAP/IFRS compliance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed CA/Accounting degree; 12-month industrial training.
• Proficient in MS Excel for financial reporting and data analysis.
• Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and internal controls.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle or QuickBooks or willingness to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication; attention to detail.
• 12-month full-time internship with potential extension.

Responsibilities

• Assist monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close across units.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and regulatory filings.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts with supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Support testing of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX).
• Help maintain accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation.
• Assist in board reporting packages and executive financial summaries.
• Analyze accounting treatments for new initiatives and complex transactions.
• Support automation of reconciliation processes and reporting templates.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and regulatory requirements across markets.
• Assist in coordination of tax compliance activities and transfer pricing documentation.
• Support ad-hoc accounting research and policy development.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

CA Intermediate

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting or Finance

Ongoing CPA/CA/ACCA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Job description

About the Team

The Financial Controllership team is a critical foundation within PayUs 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 PayUs 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 Bachelors/Masters 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

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