Job Description

About the Team:

The Financial Controllership team is a critical foundation within PayU's Finance Organization, responsible for ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and accurate reporting across the organization. Our team partners closely with Business Operations, Tax, Legal, External Auditors, and Executive Leadership to provide comprehensive financial control frameworks, accounting oversight, and regulatory reporting support. We manage monthly/quarterly financial close processes, external reporting requirements, internal controls implementation, and compliance monitoring while supporting PayU's dynamic growth trajectory in the fintech space. The team takes pride in maintaining the highest standards of financial accuracy and transparency that enable strategic decision-making and stakeholder confidence across global markets.

About the Role:

We are seeking a meticulous and process-oriented Finance Controllership Intern to join our high-performing Finance team for CA internship program. This role provides exceptional exposure to financial control, accounting operations, and regulatory compliance within the rapidly evolving fintech ecosystem. The intern will collaborate with senior Controllership professionals and gain comprehensive experience in financial reporting, accounting processes, internal controls, and audit coordination. This position is perfect for someone passionate about building a career in financial control, accounting excellence, and regulatory compliance within the digital payments and financial services industry.

Responsibilities:

Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across business units and subsidiaries

Support preparation of statutory financial statements, management reports, and regulatory filings

Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy of financial data and supporting documentation

Assist in coordination with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audit processes

Support implementation and testing of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX compliance)

Help maintain accounting policies, procedures documentation, and process improvement initiatives

Assist in preparation of board reporting packages and executive-level financial control summaries

Support analysis of accounting treatment for new business initiatives, product launches, and complex transactions

Maintain and enhance automated reconciliation processes and financial reporting templates

Monitor compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and regulatory requirements across markets

Assist in coordination of tax compliance activities and transfer pricing documentation

Support ad-hoc accounting research, policy development, and technical accounting analysis requests

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper accounting treatment and financial control implementation

Help streamline accounting processes and contribute to system optimization and automation initiatives

Research accounting standards updates and regulatory changes to support compliance initiatives

Requirements:

Currently pursuing or recently completed Bachelor's/Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Strong academic performance with emphasis on accounting, auditing, or financial reporting coursework

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial reporting, reconciliations, complex formulas, data analysis)

Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS), and internal controls

Experience with accounting software (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) or willingness to learn

Strong analytical and detail-oriented problem-solving skills with focus on accuracy

Excellent attention to detail with ability to work with complex accounting data accurately

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain accounting concepts clearly

Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines in month-end environment

Process-oriented mindset with adaptability to regulatory requirements and compliance standards

Previous internship experience in accounting, audit, or financial control (preferred)

Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools (preferred)

Understanding of fintech business models and regulatory environment (preferred)

Basic knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks (preferred)

Professional certification pursuits (CPA, CA, ACCA) - ongoing or planned (preferred)

6-month full-time internship commitment with potential for extension

Immediate availability preferred

About us:

At PayU, we are a global fintech investor and our vision is to build a world without financial borders where everyone can prosper. We give people in high growth markets the financial services and products they need to thrive. Our expertise in 18+ high-growth markets enables us to extend the reach of financial services. This drives everything we do, from investing in technology entrepreneurs to offering credit to underserved individuals, to helping merchants buy, sell, and operate online. Being part of Prosus, one of the largest technology investors in the world, gives us the presence and expertise to make a real impact. Find out more at www.payu.com



Our Commitment to Building A Diverse and Inclusive Workforce



As a global and multi-cultural organization with varied ethnicities thriving across locations, we realize that our responsibility towards fulfilling the D&I commitment is huge. Therefore, we continuously strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment, for all our people, communities, and customers. Our leaders are committed to create an inclusive work culture which enables transparency, flexibility, and unbiased attention to every PayUneer so they can succeed, irrespective of gender, color, or personal faith. An environment where every person feels they belong, that they are listened to, and where they are empowered to speak up. At PayU we have zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice whether a specific race, ethnicity, or of persons with disabilities, or the LGBTQ communities.