Management Trainee

About the role: -

We are looking for a highly motivated and outcome-driven Management Trainee (Chartered Accountant) to join our Finance & Accounts team. The incumbent will play a critical role in managing accounting operations, ensuring statutory compliance, supporting management reporting, and driving process improvements through technology and automation.

The ideal candidate should possess strong accounting fundamentals, excellent analytical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and an inclination to leverage digital tools for enhancing efficiency and business insights.

Role & responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Support end-to-end accounting activities and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
• Perform General Ledger (GL) accounting, reconciliations, and period-end closing activities.
• Ensure accuracy of accounting entries in compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Monitor and review ledger balances and identify discrepancies for timely resolution.
• Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing processes.

Accounts Receivable (AR) Management

• Oversee day-to-day Accounts Receivable operations.
• Monitor customer collections, ageing analysis, and outstanding receivables.
• Coordinate with business teams for timely collection and resolution of customer disputes.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and customer account reconciliations.
• Prepare periodic reports on receivables, collections, and overdue positions.

Accounts Payable (AP) Management

• Oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable processes.
• Review vendor invoices and ensure compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Monitor vendor reconciliations and payment schedules.
• Ensure timely processing of vendor payments and resolution of vendor queries.
• Track MSME vendor payments and compliance requirements.

Compliance & Statutory Reporting

• Ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, GST Laws, MSME Act, and other applicable statutory regulations relating to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Monitor TDS applicability, deductions, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
• Review GST compliance, ITC eligibility, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Support statutory audits, tax audits, internal audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Maintain proper records and documentation to support compliance requirements.

Management Reporting & Business Analytics

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and periodic management dashboards and MIS reports.
• Generate financial and operational insights for senior management.
• Perform variance analysis and highlight key business trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support ad-hoc management reporting requirements and business analysis requests.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning exercises.

Process Improvement & Digital Transformation

• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements.
• Drive data-driven decision-making through analytics and reporting tools.
• Collaborate across departments to improve financial controls and reporting accuracy.
• Leverage technology and AI-enabled tools to streamline accounting and reporting processes.

Preferred candidate profile

Must Haves: -

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualified with articleship experience in accounting, audit, taxation, financial reporting preferred
• Strong knowledge of Accounting, Financial Reporting, Taxation, and Regulatory Compliance.
• Good understanding of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Ledger processes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis.
• Working knowledge of SAP ERP systems.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI for dashboard creation and business analytics is preferred.
• Exposure to AI-based productivity and analytical tools will be an added advantage.

Nice to have: -

CA Final cleared in first attempt will be an added advantage.