Finance Executive

KS Smart Solutions; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

KS Smart Solutions is seeking a Finance Executive to drive internal audit and books review, ensuring compliance with Ind AS and company policies. You will design SOPs, test ICFR, and coordinate with auditors to close statutory books efficiently.

Candidate should have 1–4 years in internal audit with exposure to SOP design and ICFR implementation, and be proficient in MS Office and ERP systems. The role is based in Chennai, India.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years in internal audit
• Exposure to SOP design / process setup / ICFR implementation
• CA-Inter qualified (if you are a qualified CA, please do not apply)

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed review of ledgers, vouchers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation, Books closure.
• Ensure accounting entries comply with Ind AS and company policies, other statutory aspects.
• Assist in statutory audit closure coordinate with auditors, prepare schedules, and resolve queries.
• Conduct analytical review of financials and highlight unusual transactions.
• Assess current business processes to identify control gaps and risks.
• Design and document process flows and SOPs for critical functions (finance, procurement, sales, HR, etc.).
• Assist management in testing Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
• Conduct periodic walkthroughs and testing of newly designed controls to ensure effectiveness.
• Highlight areas of weakness and propose corrective actions.
• Work with process owners improvise document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key functions.

Skills

Accounting principles

Internal audit

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Education

CA-Inter qualification

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Flowcharting tools

Job description

Finance Executive

Role Summary:

This role is responsible for executing audits and reviewing books and establishing SOPs where they do not currently exist. The Executive will support in designing, documenting, and implementing processes and internal controls, in addition to carrying out internal audits and books review.

Key Responsibilities:

Books Review / Financial Review:

• Perform detailed review of ledgers, vouchers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation, Books closure.
• Ensure accounting entries comply with Ind AS and company policies, other statutory aspects.
• Assist in statutory audit closure coordinate with auditors, prepare schedules, and resolve queries.
• Conduct analytical review of financials and highlight unusual transactions.

Internal Audit & ICFR Development:

• Assess current business processes to identify control gaps and risks.
• Design and document process flows and SOPs for critical functions (finance, procurement, sales, HR, etc.).
• Assist management in testing Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
• Conduct periodic walkthroughs and testing of newly designed controls to ensure effectiveness.
• Highlight areas of weakness and propose corrective actions.

SOP Creation & Process Standardization:

• Work with process owners improvise document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key functions.

Qualifications & Skills

Education

CA-Inter Qualified (If you are a qualified CA, please do not apply)

Experience:

• 1–4 years (including articles) in internal audit,
• Exposure to SOP design / process setup / ICFR implementation preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of accounting & audit principles.
• Understanding of risk management and control frameworks.
• Proficiency in MS Office, flowcharting tools, ERP systems.

Soft Skills:

• Process-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance in a “control-light” environment.
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies

• Hands-on problem solver, able to design and implement new processes.
• High integrity and professional skepticism.
• Analytical
• Change management skills – able to support business teams in adopting new controls.