Consultant Finance_Grant Thornton_Gurgaon location

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of Financial Statements as per Ind AS, IFRS, and other applicable GAAPs under the supervision of senior team members.
• Support the preparation of MIS reports and assist in managing Month-end Closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, and related schedules.
• Prepare and post GAAP adjustment entries under guidance; review contracts and transactions to identify accounting implications and escalate complex areas to supervisors.
• Manage and maintain Excel-based Financial Statement workbooks and ensure accurate inter-schedule linkages and data integrity.
• Support the implementation of new or revised Accounting Standards (e.g., Ind AS 115, Ind AS 116) under the guidance of senior team members.
• Provide audit support by preparing supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation packs for statutory and internal audit engagements.
• Assist in preparing formal reports and presentations for clients or regulatory bodies as directed by team leads, ensuring clarity and accuracy in findings.
• Work collaboratively within the team on concurrent client assignments, managing personal task timelines responsibly under senior guidance.

Requirements

• Qualification: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) / ACCA with a good academic record 0 to 2+ years of post-qualification experience (freshers with strong fundamentals are encouraged to apply).
• Prior Experience: Articleship / training or post-qualification exposure in Financial Reporting, preparation of Financial Statements, Attestation, or Audit of listed companies or entities reporting under Ind AS or IFRS is preferred.
• Strong MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, linked workbooks) along with working knowledge of other MS Office programs.
• Good foundational knowledge of accounting principles and practices — IGAAP, Ind AS, and IFRS framework.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills — ability to interpret financial data, identify trends and inconsistencies, and draw well-reasoned conclusions.
• Experience in financial statement preparation and audit support during articleship will be an advantage.
• Basic familiarity with Accounting ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or Tally) is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, professional services environment.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy in deliverables.
• Team players with a positive, can-do attitude that contributes to a constructive working environment.
• Analytical skills — ability to collect, organize, interpret financial data, and design efficient work procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective client and team interactions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment across multiple concurrent engagements.