Chartered Accountant

Role & responsibilities

Chartered Accountant (CA) with 1 to 2 years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained from a reputable mid-sized CA firm or corporate finance department to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, manage direct and indirect tax compliances, prepare financial statements and prepare MIS reports as per requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting & Financial Oversight
• Supervise routine bookkeeping, general ledger reconciliations, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR).
• Ensure compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and internal control frameworks.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial book closures.
• Financial Statement Preparation & Audits
• Prepare standalone Balance Sheets, Profit & Loss Statements, and Cash Flow Statements.
• Co-ordinate with statutory auditor, internal auditor and tax auditor
• Taxation & Regulatory Compliances
• Direct Tax: Oversee TDS deduction, timely deposit, quarterly e-TDS return filings and corporate income tax return filing.
• Indirect Tax: Supervise monthly GST reconciliations (GSTR-2B vs. books), file GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B, and assist in annual GST audits (GSTR-9/9C).
• GST compliances with respect to interstate movement of goods
• Prepare details for tax notices, scrutiny assessments, and regulatory inquiries.
• MIS & Financial Reporting
• Prepare monthly and quarterly Management Information System (MIS) reports, highlighting budget vs. actual variance analysis.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

• Education: Qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAI member).
• Experience: 12 years of relevant post-qualification experience. Articleship or post-qualification tenure in a mid-size CA firm is preferred.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong proficiency in Accounting software (SAP, Tally).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Good knowledge of Income Tax Act, GST laws, Companies Act 2013, and Indian GAAP/Ind AS.

• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, team supervision ability, and adherence to tight regulatory deadlines.