Manager - Financial Controllership

Playsimple Games Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Playsimple Games Private Limited in Bangalore North is seeking a Manager – Financial Controller to oversee end-to-end controllership operations, ensuring compliance and financial accuracy. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in financial reporting, audit management, and team leadership.

You will be responsible for driving process discipline and improvements, managing audits, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams to support scalable finance operations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in controllership, financial reporting, audit, tax, and compliance roles.
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams within a controllership or finance function.
• Experience in Product / Technology-led companies, preferably gaming, consumer internet, or digital-first businesses.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end controllership operations including financial hygiene and reporting.
• Oversee Accounts Payable operations and vendor reconciliations.
• Lead statutory, internal, and tax audits, ensuring timely closure of audit observations.

Skills

Controllership operations

Financial reporting

Audit management

Tax compliance

Team leadership

Job description

Bangalore North, India | Posted on 01/30/2026

We are one of India’s most exciting & fast‑growing mobile gaming companies. Founded in 2014 and partnered with Modern Times Group (MTG), our vision is to create simple, impactful casual game experiences at a massive scale. Since our inception, we have built a worldwide network of chart‑topping games and powerful tech & analytics infrastructure to turbocharge their growth. Our product portfolio includes evergreen hits like Daily Themed Crossword, WordTrip, WordJam, WordRoll, TileMatch, Jigsaw, Wordy, 2248 Number Merge, Word Search Solitaire and many more.

As a Manager – Financial Controller, you will be responsible for end‑to‑end controllership operations, including financial and statutory reporting, tax and regulatory compliance, audit management, internal controls, and team leadership.

You will partner closely with senior finance leadership and cross‑functional teams to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, process discipline, and scalable finance operations, while also driving automation and continuous improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end controllership operations including books of accounts, monthly/quarterly/year‑end close, reconciliations, and financial hygiene.
• Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) operations, vendor reconciliations, payment controls, aging, and process efficiency.
• Lead statutory, internal, tax, and IFC audits, acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring timely closure of audit observations.
• Manage treasury operations, including cash flow planning, fund utilization, banking relationships, and working capital optimization.
• Own direct and indirect tax compliance (Income Tax, GST, TDS, international taxes where applicable), assessments, filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure adherence to statutory, regulatory, and corporate compliance requirements, strengthening internal controls and SOPs.
• Drive accurate revenue recognition in line with IND‑AS / IFRS, especially for digital, subscription, in‑app purchase, and international revenue streams.
• Partner closely with Product, Tech, and Data teams to understand revenue mechanics, system flows, and reporting implications.
• Support international business operations, including intercompany transactions, cross‑border compliance, forex exposure, and multi‑entity reporting.
• Enable automation and system improvements across finance processes, working closely with ERP and tech teams.
• Lead and mentor the controllership team, ensuring strong execution, ownership, and delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in controllership, financial reporting, audit, tax, and compliance roles.
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams within a controllership or finance function.
• Experience in Product / Technology‑led companies, preferably gaming, consumer internet, or digital‑first businesses.
• Exposure to international operations, global revenue models, and cross‑border compliance.
• Strong understanding of digital revenue recognition, platform fees, and marketplace economics.