Job Description
Role Purpose
Financial Reporting will lead the
Financial Reporting function
of the Bank and be responsible for
end‑to‑end financial reporting, audit management, and financial governance .
The role ensures
timely, accurate and compliant financial closes
under
IGAAP (for RBI‑regulated bank reporting)
and
Ind AS (for parent/group consolidation) .
The role also owns
governance and compliance of Related Party Transactions (RPTs)
and provides
oversight and control over Finance Shared Services , which execute operational finance activities.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Close Management
Lead and manage
monthly, quarterly and annual financial closes
as per approved calendars.
Review and finalise:
Financial statements under
IGAAP
Ind AS financial information for
parent / group consolidation
Ensure accuracy and completeness of trial balances, accruals, provisions, cut‑offs and reconciliations.
Review critical journal entries, estimates and judgments before finalisation.
Audit & Accounting Governance
Act as
day‑to‑day SPOC
for Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditors and Group Auditors.
Lead audit planning, PBC management, walkthroughs and closure of audit observations.
Drive preparation of accounting position papers and technical memos.
Ensure
zero repeat audit findings
and continuous improvement in audit outcomes.
Related Party Transactions (RPT) Governance
Own
monitoring, governance, accounting and disclosure of RPTs .
Ensure compliance with
Companies Act, RBI guidelines, IGAAP and Ind AS .
Coordinate with Legal, Compliance and Secretarial teams for approvals and Audit Committee / Board reporting.
Shared Services Governance
Provide
governance and oversight
over Finance operations executed through
Shared Services , including:
Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P)
Accounts Payable (AP)
Fixed Assets
Operational tax processes
Define and monitor SLAs, KPIs, ageing and exception reports.
Ensure shared services outputs meet
accounting, control and audit standards .
Team Leadership & Development
Lead a
team
Allocate work, review outputs and ensure adherence to timelines and quality standards.
Coach and develop team members on accounting, audit handling and reporting discipline.
Build bench strength and ensure continuity during close and audit cycles.
IPO Readiness & Controls
Support
IPO readiness initiatives , including:
Strengthening audit documentation and financial controls
Improving depth and consistency of financial disclosures
Supporting restatements or carve‑out financials, if required
Drive improvements in
internal financial controls (ICFR)
and process standardisation.
Key Success Measures
On‑time and accurate monthly and quarterly closes
Clean statutory audits with no high‑severity or repeat observations
Strong RPT governance with zero compliance lapses
Effective shared services oversight and SLA adherence
A capable, well‑governed financial reporting team
Improved IPO readiness indicators
Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
Strong experience in
financial reporting under IGAAP and Ind AS
Hands‑on statutory and internal audit management
Understanding of
banking / NBFC accounting and RBI regulatory environment
Experience in
shared services governance
Working knowledge of ERP / GL systems (SAP / Oracle or equivalent)
Leadership & Behavioral Skills
Proven people‑management capability
High ownership and execution orientation
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to manage tight timelines and multiple dependencies
Structured, detail‑oriented and control‑focused mindset
Educational Qualification
Chartered Accountant (CA)
– Mandatory
Work Experience
7–10 years
of post‑qualification experience
Experience in
Banking / NBFC / Financial Services / FinTech
will be preferred
Exposure to:
Dual reporting frameworks (IGAAP and Ind AS)
Related Party transactions governance and Internal controls over financial reporting
Managing small to mid‑sized teams
IPO readiness or listed‑entity reporting (preferred)
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Job Details
Posted Date:
February 27, 2026
Job Type:
Finance and Insurance
Location:
India
Company:
Airtel Payments Bank
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