Accounting Professional

Role & Responsibilities

• Independently handle accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end/year-end closure and finalisation of financial statements.
• Handle and support statutory audits and tax audits, including preparation of audit schedules, working papers, financial statements and coordination with auditors.
• Handle direct tax compliances, including income-tax computations, Income Tax Returns, advance tax calculations and other applicable filings.
• Independently manage TDS/withholding tax compliances, including applicability analysis, monthly workings, payments, quarterly returns, reconciliations and related matters.
• Handle GST compliances, including return preparation/review, reconciliations, tax computations and related filings.
• Assist in handling Income Tax and GST notices, assessments and departmental queries, including preparation of responses, submissions and supporting documentation.
• Advise and assist clients on accounting, direct and indirect taxation, withholding tax and other financial and compliance matters.
• Handle or support international taxation matters, including DTAA analysis, cross-border transactions, non-resident payments, withholding tax, Form 15CA/15CB and Permanent Establishment considerations.
• Support transfer pricing compliance, documentation and related advisory assignments, wherever applicable.
• Analyse accounting and tax implications of domestic and cross-border business transactions and assist in transaction structuring.
• Undertake research on complex accounting, taxation and regulatory matters and prepare technical notes, opinions and client communications.
• Independently manage assigned client engagements and act as a point of contact for clients on routine accounting, tax and compliance matters.
• Plan and monitor assignments, track statutory deadlines and ensure timely and accurate completion of deliverables.
• Review the work of junior team members and provide appropriate guidance and supervision, wherever required.
• Coordinate with clients, auditors, consultants, tax authorities and other stakeholders for completion of assignments.
• Maintain proper working papers, reconciliations, compliance trackers and supporting documentation.
• Keep abreast of changes in accounting standards, tax laws and regulatory requirements and assess their impact on client assignments.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Semi-Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or a graduate/postgraduate in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or Taxation with relevant practical experience.
• Qualification will not be a limiting factor for candidates possessing strong practical knowledge and the ability to independently handle accounting and taxation assignments.
• Relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, statutory audit, tax audit, Income Tax, TDS and GST.
• Candidates with experience in a CA firm, consulting firm, professional services organisation or similar client-facing environment will be preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of accounting principles, Accounting Standards / Ind AS, financial statement preparation and reconciliations.
• Good working knowledge of Income Tax, TDS/withholding tax and GST provisions and related compliance requirements.
• Ability to independently prepare/review tax computations, returns, reconciliations, financial statements and compliance workings.
• Knowledge and/or practical exposure to international taxation, DTAA, cross-border transactions, withholding tax and transfer pricing will be an added advantage.
• Experience in handling tax notices, assessments and departmental matters would be preferred.
• Ability to independently manage multiple client assignments and statutory deadlines with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and interpret accounting and tax regulations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, auditors and other stakeholders.
• Ability to guide and review the work of junior team members, wherever required.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Tally and other accounting, tax and compliance platforms.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, responsible and committed to delivering accurate and quality work within prescribed timelines.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience, practical knowledge, ability to independently handle assignments and overall skill set.
• Provident Fund (PF) benefits as per applicable statutory provisions.
• Health insurance coverage as per the Company's policy.
• Exposure to diverse Indian and multinational clients across various industries.
• Opportunity to work across accounting, audit, direct & indirect taxation, international taxation and advisory.
• Exposure to cross-border transactions, transfer pricing and complex accounting and taxation matters.
• Opportunities for continuous professional learning, career progression and increased client-facing and leadership responsibilities.
• Collaborative and professional work environment with exposure to multidisciplinary assignments