Manager - Financial Controllership & Compliance

PlaySimple Games; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

CFO exposure

Global exposure

Job summary

PlaySimple Games is seeking a Finance Manager to strengthen the Finance & Accounts function. The role spans controllership, regulatory compliance, direct/indirect taxation, and end-to-end ownership of Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash processes.

You'll work with the Senior Director – Finance and CFO on pre-IPO governance and reporting. The ideal candidate is a CA with 5–7 years post-qualification experience (or BCom with 9–12 years) in a digital/gaming environment, proficient in ERP systems like

Qualifications

• CA with 5–7 years post-qualification experience in finance and accounts or BCom with 9–12 years in a similar role.
• Experience in digital, gaming, SaaS, or high-volume internet B2C preferred; exposure to automated revenue processes.
• Hands-on controllership, statutory compliance, GST, TDS, P2P and O2C; strong Ind AS/Indian GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end, quarter-end and year-end close with accurate financial statements.
• Maintain GL, ensure completeness of books, and oversee R2R cycle.
• Prepare/consolidate financials per Indian GAAP/Ind AS (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Drive revenue assurance, monitor billing/contracts/data flows to prevent leakage.
• Oversee FEMA cross-border compliance and international entity requirements (Singapore/UK).
• Lead P2P and O2C processes, including invoicing, variances, accruals, and collections.

Skills

Revenue assurance

R2R processes

MS Excel

Cross-functional communication

Education

CA with 5-7 years

BCom with 9-12 years

Tools

Zoho ERP

Tally

Automation tools

Job description

We are one of India’s most exciting & fast-growing mobile gaming companies. Founded in 2014, and creating a global mobile gaming landscape in partnership 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 consists of evergreen hits like Daily Themed Crossword, WordTrip, WordJam, WordRoll, TileMatch, Jigsaw, Wordy, 2248 Number Merge, Word Search Solitaire and Many more.

Visit us at www.playsimple.in to know more.

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and execution-focused Finance Manager to strengthen our Finance & Accounts function. This is a hands-on role that spans financial controllership, statutory and regulatory compliance, direct and indirect taxation, and end-to-end process ownership across Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order-to-Cash (O2C) cycles. The role will work closely with the Senior Director – Finance and the CFO, and will be integral to our pre-IPO governance and reporting framework.

Requirements:

• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements
• Maintain the general ledger, ensure completeness of books, and oversee the Record-to-Report (R2R) cycle
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with Indian GAAP / Ind AS, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
• Support preparation of consolidated financials for the group, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations
• Drive revenue assurance — monitor billing, contracts, and data flows to prevent revenue leakage in the high-volume digital business environment
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy

Statutory Compliances

• Ensure timely compliance with all statutory obligations
• Coordinate and manage statutory audits and internal audits — liaise with auditors, review schedules, and ensure clean audit closure
• Ensure compliance with FEMA regulations for cross-border receipts, remittances, and overseas entity transactions (Singapore and UK)
• Maintain and update statutory registers, fixed asset registers, and all compliance trackers
• Assist in preparation of disclosures and documentation required under pre-IPO and post-listing regulatory requirements

Direct Taxation

• Manage end-to-end TDS compliance — deduction, challan payment, quarterly return filing (26Q, 27Q), and issuance of Form 16 / 16A
• Coordinate advance tax computation and timely payment to avoid interest under Sections 234B and 234C
• Support preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns, tax audit reports (Form 3CD), and transfer pricing documentation
• Assist in responding to notices, assessments, and proceedings before income tax authorities
• Working knowledge of withholding tax implications on international payments and DTAA provisions

Indirect Taxation (GST)

• Oversee GST compliance — monthly and quarterly return filing including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and annual return (GSTR-9 / 9C)
• Manage GSTR-2A / 2B reconciliation and ensure maximum input tax credit utilisation
• Ensure e-invoicing compliance and e-way bill management wherever applicable
• Handle GST notices, audits, and departmental correspondence
• Stay updated on GST amendments relevant to the digital / gaming / app-based business model, including taxation of online gaming

Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

• Oversee end-to-end P2P cycle — purchase requisition, vendor onboarding, invoice processing, approvals, and payment disbursement
• Ensure proper TDS deduction and GST treatment on vendor invoices, and timely vendor reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable ageing and drive timely payment cycles without cash flow disruption
• Review and strengthen vendor contracts from a financial risk and compliance standpoint
• Coordinate with internal teams for accruals, prepayments, and month-end payable reconciliations

Order-to-Cash (O2C)

• Oversee the O2C cycle including revenue recognition, invoicing, collections, and customer reconciliations
• Ensure accuracy of revenue booking in line with Ind AS 115 / applicable accounting standards for digital and subscription-based revenues
• Monitor accounts receivable ageing, coordinate collections, and manage credit risk on customer accounts
• Reconcile revenue from app stores (Google Play, Apple App Store) and ad monetisation platforms with internal records
• Support revenue assurance processes — identify gaps between contracted, billed, and collected amounts

Required Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 5–7 years of post-qualification experience in finance and accounts/ BCom with 9-12 years of experience in a similar role.
• Prior experience in a digital, gaming, SaaS, or high-volume internet B2C company strongly preferred — candidates from companies with automated, high-volume revenue processes (digital wallets, telco, gaming) will be given preference
• Hands‑on experience across controllership, statutory compliance, GST, TDS, P2P, and O2C functions
• Strong working knowledge of Indian GAAP / Ind AS and practical experience with R2R processes
• Experience handling FEMA / cross-border transactions and international entity compliance (Singapore exposure is a plus)
• Proficiency in ERP systems — experience with Zoho or Tally; advanced MS Excel skills are essential
• Familiarity with automation tools, financial dashboards, and process improvement initiatives
• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple compliance deadlines, and a proactive problem-solving approach
• Good communication skills with the ability to coordinate across functions and present to senior stakeholders

Benefits: What We Offer

• A high-growth, pre-IPO environment with significant career acceleration opportunity
• Direct exposure to CFO and senior leadership with broad finance scope
• Opportunity to build and improve finance processes from the ground up in a scaling organisation
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including performance-linked incentives
• A collaborative, low-hierarchy work culture with global exposure across India and Singapore