About Smile Group:

Smile is an India & Singapore based venture building & investment platform. We partner with the best entrepreneurs & global companies to build digital companies from scratch, expand operations and conduct international roll outs. Smile also has extensive investment holdings in consumer internet and software companies across India, US & South East Asia.

The Smile Venture Builder identifies & builds highly scalable digital businesses. Our model involves building deep conviction on business ideas, partnering with high quality entrepreneurs, high operating involvement & early stage capital for our companies. Over the years, our venture builder has helped create some of the largest companies in gaming, SaaS & marketing tech verticals in India. We have also partnered for Asia rollouts with some of the largest global companies across social media, travel tech & marketing tech. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting and Analysis:
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
• Prepare accurate financial reports, including Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow statements.
• Analyze variances between actuals, budgets, and forecasts, providing insights and actionable recommendations to management.
• Budgeting & Forecasting:
• Participate in annual budget preparation and rolling forecasts.
• Track and analyze budget vs. actual expenditures, providing explanations for variances and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Record to Report (R2R) Operations:
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records in compliance with financial policies.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Process Optimization and Compliance:
• Implement financial controls and standard operating procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize accounting processes, leveraging lean methodologies.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Collaborate closely with finance, procurement, and other departments to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, to meet compliance and reporting requirements.

Qualifications:

• Education: Chartered Accountant (CA) required. Additional qualifications (e.g., CS, MBA Finance) are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in accounting and financial management, preferably with experience in a multi-entity organization r environment.
• Skills:
• Solid understanding of financial reporting standards, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Demonstrated ability to streamline processes, drive efficiency, and improve financial controls.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.