Associate Consultant (Finance & Compliance)

Eligibility Criteria:

• MBA in Finance/Accounting OR M.Com. with a strong academic record.

• Mandatory Experience:

  23 years of relevant experience working in a CA firm or a corporate tax department.

• Communication

  : Strong verbal and written communication skills in English for reporting and internal coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

Statutory & Corporate Compliance

• Manage end-to-end GST compliance, including return preparation, filing, and reconciliations.
• Manage TDS compliance, including challan preparation and return filing.
• Take care of MCA compliances, including annual filings and routine ROC forms.
• Maintain compliance calendars, trackers, and statutory records.
• Assist in responding to basic notices and queries related to statutory filings.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain and finalize books of accounts using Zoho Books and Tally Prime.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, vendor ledger matching, and ensure timely month end/year-end closures.
• Prepare accurate financial reports in line with Indian Accounting Standards.

Financial Analysis & Planning

• Prepare financial statements, MIS reports, and variance analysis.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Support senior consultants in financial analysis and advisory assignments.
• Use MS Excel extensively for reconciliations, schedules, MIS, and analysis.
• Utilize Advanced Excel (Pivots, Lookups, Data Validation) for complex financial workings and data cleaning.

Preferred Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in Excel.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based accounting tools (Zoho) and Tally.
• Research-driven approach with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple compliance deadlines and work efficiently.
• Eagerness to learn new tax amendments and contribute to process improvements.