Finance Consultant

Company Description

SmartFin Consulting is a financial advisory firm that offers a comprehensive suite of advisory services to facilitate the finance transformation journey for our clients thereby fostering growth and enhancing value. We collaborate closely with our clients, gaining insight into their unique challenges and objectives, and delivering personalized advice and solutions to optimize financial performance and decision-making.

Role Description

Finance Consultant plays a crucial role in helping clients navigate complex financial challenges and achieve their business objectives through strategic financial management and advice.

Responsibilities

· Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements.

· Prepare consolidation schedules, elimination entries, intercompany reconciliations, and supporting workings.

· Review subsidiary-level submissions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

· Support consolidation system uploads and validations, as applicable.

· Assist with general ledger review, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.

· Monitor timely and accurate closing of books as per the closing calendar.

· Coordinate with cross-functional teams to collate closing information and resolve discrepancies.

· Support the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and operating plans.

· Coordinate with business units to gather inputs and validate assumptions.

· Prepare variance analysis between actuals vs budget/forecast.

· Support ad-hoc financial analysis and reports as required by management.

· Business Process Improvement: Evaluate and improve financial processes and operational efficiency within client organizations

Qualification and Requirement

· Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field, preferably with professional qualification like Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or similar

· Experience: 0-3 years of relevant experience in consulting or corporate finance, with a demonstrated track record of GL and finalization

· Strong personal impact, and comfortable dealing with senior and C suite level stakeholders

· Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts in a clear and crisp manner

· Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing client needs, project requirements, and industry trends

· Self-motivated and ability to work without supervision remotely

· Ability to work in a dynamic environment and to turn around things quickly

· Willingness to travel as needed