Lead - Financial Reporting (2-5 yrs)

Company Name: Smartworks

Location: Smartworks Coworking Spaces Limited, Golf View Tower, Tower B, Sector 42, Gurugram, Haryana 122002

Position Type: Full-time, Alternate Saturday working

About Smartworks:

Smartworks is a leading provider of co-working spaces offering flexible and innovative workspace solutions to businesses of all sizes. We focus on providing a collaborative and efficient work environment designed to foster growth, creativity, and productivity. We are expanding our finance team and looking for a skilled professional to take on the role of Internal Controls and Reporting Lead with a strong background in internal controls, financial reporting, and auditing.

Job Description:

We are looking for an Finacial Reporting & Internal Controls and Reporting Lead to oversee and manage the companys internal controls, financial reporting, and auditing processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, external auditing, financial analysis, and internal control frameworks. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with accounting standards (IndAS/IFRS) and coordinating internal and external audits, while identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks.

Key Responsibilities:

- Financial Reporting & Analysis:

- Review and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with procedural standards.

- Conduct variance analysis on Profit & Loss (P&L) and Balance Sheet (BS) movements.

- Oversee financial accounting and reporting as per IndAS/IFRS, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

- Internal Control & Compliance:

- Own the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) sign-off process for all key financial accounting and reporting.

- Ensure compliance with the company-level internal control framework and relevant statutory guidelines.

- Act as an independent controller for assigned operational areas, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and tax laws.

- Auditing & Coordination:

- Coordinate and liaise with internal and external auditors for timely and clean audits.

- Address audit findings and implement necessary corrective actions.

- Ensure adherence to industry regulations and legal requirements affecting the real estate and construction sectors.

- Process Improvement & Automation:

- Lead process improvement initiatives, focusing on financial automation, efficiency, and best practices.

- Prepare management dashboards and MIS for senior management presentations.

- Reconciliation & Financial Risk Management:

- Ensure quality reconciliation and timely resolution of reconciliation items.

- Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard the companys interests.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

- Professional Qualification:

- Completed Articleship from a Big 4 accounting firm.

- Minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in financial accounting, internal controls, and auditing.

- Technical Skills:

- Strong knowledge of IFRS 9, IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and IndAS/IFRS financial reporting standards.

- Proven experience in external auditing, evaluating controls over financial and IT/operational processes.

- Expertise in variance analysis, reconciliation, and financial analysis.

- Proficiency in internal control frameworks and statutory compliance.

- Experience in leading process improvement and financial automation initiatives.

- Additional Skills:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

- Strong problem-solving abilities and a keen attention to detail.

- Ability to work independently and take ownership of as