About PhonePe Limited:
Headquartered in India, its flagship product, the PhonePe digital payments app, was launched in Aug 2016. As of April 2025, PhonePe has over 60 Crore (600 Million) registered users and a digital payments acceptance network spread across over 4 Crore (40+ million) merchants. PhonePe also processes over 33 Crore (330+ Million) transactions daily with an Annualized Total Payment Value (TPV) of over INR 150 lakh crore.
PhonePe’s portfolio of businesses includes the distribution of financial products (Insurance, Lending, and Wealth) as well as new consumer tech businesses (Pincode - hyperlocal e-commerce and Indus AppStore Localized App Store for the Android ecosystem) in India, which are aligned with the company’s vision to offer every Indian an equal opportunity to accelerate their progress by unlocking the flow of money and access to services.
Culture:
At PhonePe, we go the extra mile to make sure you can bring your best self to work, Everyday!. And that starts with creating the right environment for you. We empower people and trust them to do the right thing. Here, you own your work from start to finish, right from day one. PhonePe-rs solve complex problems and execute quickly; often building frameworks from scratch. If you’re excited by the idea of building platforms that touch millions, ideating with some of the best minds in the country and executing on your dreams with purpose and speed, join us!
About the Role:
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Financial Controller to lead the financial operations of our Lending business. This critical leadership role demands deep expertise in the NBFC lending landscape, combined with exceptional financial management, accounting, and compliance acumen. The ideal candidate is a CA with 10+ years of experience, with 5+ years exclusively within Banks, NBFCs, or Fintech NBFCs, and a proven track record of building and leading high-performing finance teams.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Leadership: Provide strategic leadership and direction to the accounting team, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
- Compliance & Regulations:
- Lead the accounting function, ensuring adherence to Ind AS/IFRS and relevant regulations.
- Stay updated and hands-on application of accounting regulations, standards, and best practices. Ensure the company’s accounting practices comply with relevant laws and regulations.
- Ensure adherence to financial regulations.
- Financial Reporting and Controls:
- Oversee and own monthly/periodic book closure activities, focusing on accurate and timely reporting.
- Implement and maintain robust internal controls.
- Coordinate and manage internal and external audits independently, collaborating closely with auditors, providing necessary documentation, and ensuring compliance with auditing standards and regulations.
- Lead the technical accounting team in establishing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures aligned with accounting standards.
- Financial Planning & Analysis: Direct budget forecasting, variance analysis, and financial performance reporting. Provide insightful financial analysis and strategic recommendations to drive business growth.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team.
Qualifications:
- Mandatory: Chartered Accountant (CA) with 10+ years of experience exclusively within Banks, NBFCs, or Fintech NBFCs.
- Deep expertise in Ind AS/IFRS, tax regulations, and financial reporting. US GAAP exposure is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of the NBFC regulatory framework and RBI guidelines.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Oracle).
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
PhonePe Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles)
- Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance
- Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Medical Center, Emergency Support System
- Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit Program, Adoption Assistance Program, Day-care Support Program
- Mobility Benefits - Relocation benefits, Transfer Support Policy, Travel Policy
- Retirement Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Flexible PF Contribution, Gratuity, NPS, Leave Encashment
- Other Benefits - Higher Education Assistance, Car Lease, Salary Advance Policy
Our inclusive culture promotes individual expression, creativity, innovation, and achievement and in turn helps us better understand and serve our customers. We see ourselves as a place for intellectual curiosity, ideas and debates, where diverse perspectives lead to deeper understanding and better quality results. PhonePe is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equally; regardless of gender, sexual preference, religion, race, color or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or reasonable accommodation, during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please fill out this form.
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