Financial Governance & Strategy

About WinZO Games:

WinZO is India’s largest social gaming platform aiming at building an astronomical tech strong gaming ecosystem in India. WinZO, in a short span of time has emerged as the leanest Series C funded gaming startup in the Indian startup ecosystem. WinZO has so far raised over $100MM and handles more than 5 Bn+ micro transactions monthly, a number which is fast growing. With a vision of becoming a household name for Bharat catering to their entertainment needs through interactive engagements, Paavan Nanda (Co-Founder, WinZO, Zostel & ZO Rooms) and Saumya Singh Rathore (Co-Founder, WinZO, Ex-Chief of Staff & Growth- ZO Rooms, Zostel, Ex-Times Group), are aggressively building the platform to not just capture market opportunities but also explore and maximize potential of social interactions as consumption drivers. Both of them are putting together WinZO piece by piece using tech and data to create a transparent and unique gaming experience for its users. 

WinZO hosts 100+ games in 12+ languages, has a user base of 200 million of which 80% users consuming the app in vernacular languages. WinZO has always yearned to mentor, guide and onboard games to be culturally relevant for Bharat. It also provides opportunities for housewives to translate and earn which empowers them economically. A 150+ members strong team with stellar professionals coming from global tech giants and companies such as Google, Amazon, Flipkart, McKinsey etc, WinZO is funded and backed by global gaming and entertainment investment funds such as Griffin Gaming Partners, Maker’s Fund, Courtside Ventures, Pags Group and Kalaari. 

Our vision to create a 'Made in India for the World' tech product has taken a big leap with our global expansion in Brazil. Our recent presence at the Brazil Game Show 2023 marked a historic moment, showcasing India's prowess at a global stage. WinZO is continually working towards revolutionizing the gaming ecosystem by creating a complete entertainment package through a slew of interactive features. Speaking of the larger picture the platform is driving unique initiatives that are constantly attempting to nurture and groom developers.

WinZO Values:

Integrity, Excellence Perseverance, Fine Judgement, Agility

Role Overview:

Preferred Qualifications:

Must Have

• Chartered Accountant (CA) with 6–10 years of post-qualification experience
• Proven track record of handling end-to-end statutory, tax, and internal audits.
• Experience setting up and managing financial controls and policy frameworks.
• Knowledge of Indian financial regulations
• Strong accounting and reporting acumen.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills.

Good to Have

• Exposure to enterprise risk and compliance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with automation and financial systems implementation.
• Prior experience supporting board-level financial governance.
• Familiarity with international compliance frameworks

Key Responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities

• Establish, implement and maintain internal financial controls across core financial processes. 
• Lead statutory, internal, and tax audits; coordinate with external & internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely closures.
• Ensure compliance with requirements of Companies Act, Income Tax, GST, TDS, FEMA, and other related statutes/regulations.
• Own monthly/annual closing processes including reconciliations, schedules, and reporting.
• Draft, maintain, and regularly update financial SOPs and process documentation.
• Drive finance automation projects and cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement financial policies (expenses, approvals, reimbursements).
• Drive revenue reconciliation using technology-enabled systems. 
• Lead AOP planning, budgeting, and quarterly budget reconciliations to ensure financial alignment.

• A flat and transparent culture with an incredibly high learning curve
• A swanky informal workspace which defines our open and vibrant work culture
• Opportunity to solve new and challenging problems with a high scope of innovation
• Complete ownership of the product and chance to conceptualize and implement your solutions
• Opportunity to work with incredible peers across departments and be a part of the Tech revolution
• Most importantly, a chance to be associated with big impact early in your career