Chartered Accountant

About the job

We are seeking a high-caliber Chartered Accountant (CA) with 7-8 years of progressive experience to lead our critical Audit, MIS and Record-to-Report (R2R) functions, with a significant focus on IPO readiness and execution. This pivotal role demands expert knowledge in financial reporting, a deep understanding of accounting standards (Ind AS/IFRS), and proven leadership skills to ensure timely and accurate book closure, financial preparation, and robust regulatory compliance. What you’ll do: • Preparation and finalization of monthly, quarterly, and annual standalone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with Ind AS / US Standard, IFRS and Companies Act requirements. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reports. • Actively support IPO readiness initiatives including gap analysis, strengthening of financial controls, documentation, and process standardization. • Coordinate with investment bankers, legal advisors, auditors, and other consultants for IPO-related requirements. • Support preparation of financial information for DRHP / RHP including historical financials, restatements, and disclosures and assist in implementation of enhanced governance, reporting, and compliance frameworks as required for listed entities. • Lead statutory audits, internal audits, tax audits, and other regulatory audits and act as the primary point of contact for auditors and ensure timely resolution of audit queries. • Prepare and publish monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Variance Analysis, and key performance indicators (KPIs). • Drive closure of books as per management defined timelines and improve month-end closing processes. • Strengthen internal financial controls (IFC) and ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements. • Identify process gaps, assess risks, and implement corrective actions. • Conduct analytical reviews of financial results to identify trends, variances, and actionable insights. What we need: • Prior experience in IPO preparation / listed company environment or IPO consulting is highly preferred. • 7-8 Years experience in financial consolidation and multi-entity reporting preferred. • Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards (Ind AS / IFRS/ US GAAP). • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting tools. • Good understanding of internal financial controls and risk management. • Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Why you’ll love working with us: • Be part of a high-performing finance team that values precision, ownership, and collaboration. • Gain exposure to cross-functional operations and global financial reporting. • Work in a fast-paced, high-growth company redefining entertainment globally. • Opportunity to drive automation, process optimization, and impactful decision-making through data. • Continuous learning, leadership development, and growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Requirements

• Financial Reporting
• Accounting Standards
• IPO Preparation
• Financial Controls
• Analytical Skills

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant
• 7-8 years experience

Preferred Technologies

• Financial Reporting
• Accounting Standards
• IPO Preparation
• Financial Controls
• Analytical Skills

About the company

At Pocket FM, we’re reshaping the future of entertainment. As the world’s leading audio platform with 130M+ listeners and 6.25B+ minutes streamed monthly, we’re pioneering audio series and expanding into AI-driven visual storytelling. Our mission: to power stories with wings and wisdom.