Industrial Trainee - Finance & Accounts

Role & responsibilities

Position: Industrial Trainee Finance & Accounts

Qualification: CA Final / CA Industrial Trainee

Duration: 1 Year

Stipend: 25,000 per month

Location: Andheri, Mumbai

Work Mode: Full-time / On-site

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented CA Industrial Trainee to join our Finance & Accounts team for a one-year industrial training period. The role will provide hands-on exposure to commercial finance, business performance analysis, accounting, audit, process automation, corporate projects, and GCC/GEC setup initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, an eye for detail, and an interest in understanding business processes beyond traditional accounting.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Finance & Receivables

• Support the business in the evaluation of commercial schemes and customer claims related to further supplies.
• Review and validate the working, calculations, and supporting documents submitted for customer claims.
• Monitor claims received, settled, and pending, and maintain appropriate tracking and reporting.
• Monitor and perform reconciliation of receivables from customers and identify discrepancies for timely resolution.
• Coordinate with relevant business and commercial teams to ensure timely closure of claims and receivable-related matters.

Business Performance & Analysis

• Analyse business performance through trend analysis, growth analysis, and variance analysis.
• Prepare management reports, MIS, dashboards, and analytical presentations to support business decision-making.
• Identify key business trends and areas of improvement based on financial and operational data.

Process Automation & SOP

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation across finance and commercial processes.
• Work closely with the IT team for implementation of automation initiatives.
• Develop, document, and implement SOPs and process controls covering key finance and commercial activities.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround time.

Accounting, Audit & Closing

• Assist in day-to-day accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing activities.
• Coordinate and provide support for statutory, internal, and other audits.
• Ensure proper documentation, reconciliation, and closure of accounting-related items.

Corporate Projects & GCC/GEC

• Work on the setup of GEC/GCC Centre in coordination with a leading Big 4 consulting firm.
• Support the execution and implementation of special corporate projects involving finance and cross-functional teams.
• Assist in project planning, analysis, documentation, implementation, and tracking of deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external consultants to ensure timely execution of key initiatives.

What You Will Gain

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a CA Industrial Trainee to gain practical exposure to:

• Commercial & Business Finance
• Customer Claims & Receivables Management
• Financial & Business Performance Analysis
• Accounting & Financial Closing
• Audit & Internal Controls
• Process Automation & Digital Transformation
• SOP Development & Process Improvement
• GCC/GEC Setup & Consulting Projects
• Cross-functional Corporate Projects
• Management Reporting & MIS

Preferred candidate profile

• CA Final student eligible for Industrial Training.
• Strong understanding of accounting and finance concepts.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel; knowledge of Power BI/automation tools will be an advantage.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as with cross-functional teams.
• Candidates who are curious, proactive, and keen to gain practical corporate exposure will be preferred.