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# Senior Manager - Taxation at Paytm

- **Company:** Paytm
- **Location:** Mumbai, India
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/paytm/09849b71-38a1-4f20-b35b-393ab05ae18d

## Job description

Manager – Taxation & Finance

Location: Mumbai, India Experience: 4–8 Years Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) Preferred

About the Role :

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to join our Finance team as Manager – Taxation & Finance. The role is responsible for managing the Company's direct and indirect tax compliance, tax accounting, regulatory reporting, audits, and litigation while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive finance transformation and process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Direct Tax, GST, tax accounting, ERP systems, and financial reporting, along with the ability to support strategic finance initiatives.

## Key Responsibilities-

1. Direct & Indirect Tax Compliance Manage end-to-end Direct Tax and GST compliance, including: Return filing Tax payments Reconciliations Statutory reporting Ensure timely deduction, deposit, and reporting of TDS, TCS, and other applicable taxes. Review tax implications of new products, business initiatives, contracts, and transactions. Coordinate with tax consultants, statutory auditors, and regulatory authorities. Support tax assessments, audits, notices, and litigation by preparing responses and maintaining documentation. Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and evaluate their impact on the business.
2. Tax Accounting & Financial Reporting Ensure accurate accounting of: Current Tax Deferred Tax GST Other statutory levies Review tax-related ledger balances and reconciliations. Support preparation and review of financial statements from a taxation perspective. Ensure tax provisions comply with applicable Accounting Standards, IND AS, and regulatory requirements.
3. Process Improvement & Tax Governance Strengthen tax governance through robust SOPs, documentation, and internal controls. Drive automation of tax compliance, reconciliations, and reporting processes. Collaborate with ERP and Technology teams to enhance tax configurations and system capabilities. Ensure tax-related master data and ERP configurations remain compliant with applicable regulations. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across tax processes.
4. Finance Operations & Cross-functional Support Support month-end and year-end financial closing activities. Participate in finance transformation, ERP implementation, automation, and process improvement initiatives. Assist in preparation of MIS reports, management dashboards, and board or regulatory submissions. Partner with Accounting, Treasury, Business, and Compliance teams on finance-related initiatives and projects. Provide support on accounting, treasury, regulatory reporting, and other finance functions as required.
5. Audit & Regulatory Compliance Support Internal Audit, Statutory Audit, Tax Audit, and regulatory inspections. Ensure timely closure of tax and audit observations. Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for all tax-related transactions and compliance activities. Ensure adherence to applicable tax laws, accounting standards, and internal governance policies. Candidate Profile Education Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred Additional qualifications in Finance or Taxation will be an advantage

## Experience -

4–8 years of relevant experience in: Direct Tax GST Tax Accounting Finance & Regulatory Compliance

- Experience in Financial Services, FinTech, Broking, NBFC, or Banking will be preferred.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Ensure zero material tax compliance defaults or regulatory penalties. Deliver timely and accurate Direct Tax, GST, and TDS/TCS compliance. Successfully manage tax notices, assessments, and litigation matters. Maintain accurate tax provisioning and reconciliations. Ensure timely closure of audit observations and regulatory actions. Drive automation and continuous improvement in tax processes. Contribute effectively to finance transformation and cross-functional initiatives.

Location Mumbai, India

Candidates based in Mumbai or willing to relocate are encouraged to apply.

## About Paytm

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Paytm is India’s leading full-stack payments and financial services platform, enabling digital payments for consumers and merchants while distributing loans, insurance, and investment products.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NSE: PAYTM)
- **Headquarters**: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
- **Founded**: 2010
- **Founders**: Vijay Shekhar Sharma

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Payments, Financial Services, Marketing Services
- **Target customers**: B2C (consumers) and B2B (MSMEs, enterprises, online platforms)
- **Mission/purpose**: “To bring 500 million unserved and underserved Indians to the mainstream economy.” [paytm.com/about-us](https://paytm.com/about-us)

## Products & Services
- **Payment Services (Consumer & Merchant)**: QR code payments, Soundbox devices (with real‑time audio confirmation), All‑in‑One POS terminals, online payment gateway, UPI (including UPI Lite), and card acceptance. _Type_: Hardware + SaaS platform.
- **Financial Services Distribution**: Merchant loans, personal loans, insurance, and equity broking (via Paytm Money). _Type_: Service / marketplace.
- **Marketing Services**: Advertising, travel ticketing (bus, movies, flights), deals & gift vouchers. _Type_: Platform / marketplace.
- **Paytm Money Ltd**: Investment platform for mutual funds, stocks, NFOs. _Type_: App / brokerage.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed in provided sources (publicly traded; market cap fluctuates).
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at **$758.2M** (LinkedIn, 2025); 39,368 active on‑roll employees in FY 2025. [linkedin.com/company/paytm](https://linkedin.com/company/paytm)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not listed in provided sources (historically backed by SoftBank, Ant Financial, etc. – not verifiable from search results).
- **Growth Signals**: 18.7% YoY headcount growth (+4,811 people); serves **44M+ merchants** and **300M+ consumers**; deepened penetration in tier‑2/3 cities; successfully transitioned to a Third‑Party Application Provider (TPAP) for UPI under a multi‑bank model. [paytm.com/about-us](https://paytm.com/about-us), [paytm.com annual report](https://paytm.com/document/ir/annual-reports/fy2024-25/Paytm_Annual_Report_2024---25.pdf)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full‑stack merchant payments leader** – owns the merchant relationship, aggregates all major payment instruments, negotiates rates, and provides cutting‑edge hardware (Soundbox, POS).
- **AI‑powered operations** – in‑house platforms Paytm ARMS (merchant lifecycle insights) and Periscope (fraud detection) automate onboarding, segmentation, pricing, and retention.
- **Largest fleet of Soundbox devices** on the street, creating a sticky subscription revenue stream.
- **Massive two‑sided ecosystem** (consumers + merchants) enabling high‑margin cross‑sell of loans, insurance, and marketing services.

## Strategic Focus
- **Payment‑led growth** – continue strengthening merchant payment leadership and expanding the omni‑channel platform.
- **Scale high‑margin financial services** – loan distribution, insurance, and equity broking.
- **Embed an AI‑first approach** across all products and internal processes to drive operating leverage.
- **Explore international expansion** of its technology‑led merchant payments and financial services distribution model. [paytm.com annual report](https://paytm.com/document/ir/annual-reports/fy2024-25/Paytm_Annual_Report_2024---25.pdf)

## Why Work Here
- **Benefits**: Medical insurance for self & family, wellness webinars, mental health support, maternity/paternity benefits, ESOPs, annual bonus, car lease, mobile device lease, employee discounts (Paytm Xtras), learning reimbursement, internal job mobility. [paytm.com/careers](https://paytm.com/careers)
- **Culture**: Innovation‑driven, purpose‑oriented (“simplify lives and fuel growth for millions”), with a strong emphasis on AI and technology. [paytm.com/careers](https://paytm.com/careers)
- **Work policy**: Most roles are **on‑site** (Noida, Mumbai, and other locations). [jobs.lever.co/paytm](https://jobs.lever.co/paytm)
- **Engineering culture**: Self‑driven learning, internal mobility, and the opportunity to work on products used by hundreds of millions of users.

## Sources
1. [Paytm Careers Page](https://paytm.com/careers)
2. [Paytm Job Openings (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/paytm)
3. [Paytm About Us](https://paytm.com/about-us)
4. [Paytm LinkedIn Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/paytm)
5. [Paytm Annual Report FY2024‑25 (PDF)](https://paytm.com/document/ir/annual-reports/fy2024-25/Paytm_Annual_Report_2024---25.pdf)

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