Finance Manager at kwalee

Kwalee has been making the most fun games for the world’s players for over a decade. By joining our talented team, you’ll be part of a space where ideas flow freely, innovation flourishes, and team spirit stays strong. We’ve found that when we’re all together, great things happen. With over 1 billion players already reached, your work will contribute to our shared mission of making the most fun games for the world's players.   Join the team!   As we continue to grow, we are now looking for a Finance Manager – join our Finance team   The Finance Manager will be responsible to take ownership of our day to day accounting and help us scale smartly. You won't just be "managing" systems; you'll be making sure they actually work for the business    Your focus will be on three main areas:  Ensure the accurate, timely and efficient management of the company;s accounting systems and financial processes. Maintain full compliance with all statutory tax and regulatory requirements, ensuring deadlines are consistently met. Partner with cross-functional teams to support decision-making and drive commercial performance and profitability of the business.  This is a permanent role based in our Bangalore studio, where our daily in-office collaboration fuels creativity and innovation. Responsibilities: • Lead the year-end accounting process and coordinate external audits. • Manage payroll preparation, ensuring accurate payments and timely settlement of all tax liabilities. • Prepare and submit all statutory tax filings, including TDS, GST and corporation tax, ensuring full compliance. • Manage tax assessments, audits and liaison with statutory authorities and external advisors. • Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes. • Perform variance analysis and provide actionable financial insights to management. • Lead, mentor and develop members of the finance team. • Partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic and operational decision-making. Requirements: • Certified Professional: Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAI). • Proven Track Record: Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in a similar Finance Manager role or a senior Audit capacity. • Systems Proficiency: Demonstrated experience managig and navigating robust Accounting ERP systems. • NetSuite experience is highly desirable • Excel Skills: Intermediate to advanced proficiency (e.g., VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and financial modeling). • Team Development: Proven ability to lead, mentor and scale a high performing finance team, with a focus on professional development and accountability. • Interpersonal Excellence: A confident communicator capable of partnering with stakeholders at all levels, translating complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance peers. • Analytical Rigor: Exceptional analytical skills with a sharp eye for a detail and a commitment to data accuracy. • Process Driven: Ability to implement and oversee rigorous financial controls and streamlined accounting workflows. Why Kwalee?   Generous Holiday: Start with 20 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. You'll also earn an extra day for every year of service, up to 5 years!Flexible Working: We offer core hours that allow you to work flexibly around your life, and a bank of 'Work From Home' days to use when you need them.Health Cover: Private Medical Insurance covering you and your familyFree Food & Drink: Fuel your day with unlimited free snacks and drinks.Gaming Goodies: Receive Steam codes for all our game releases!Transport: Save on your commute with our budget-friendly, door-to-door transport facility.Office Location: Bangalore office locationProfessional Development: Take advantage of our corporate LinkedIn Learning subscription to enhance your skill setMerch & Events: Get exclusive Kwalee merch, enjoy fun seasonal events, and stay informed with regular town halls.   Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Kwalee, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, where we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving creativity. We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.   Our culture is built on celebrating the diverse voices of our team members, fuelling innovation and strengthening our connection to our players. We are dedicated to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of life, including age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.   We recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, and well-being in retaining our talented team. At Kwalee, we celebrate individuality and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.