Chartered Accountant

Chartered Accountant (2-3 Years Experience)

Location: Pune, MH

Duration: Fulltime

Role Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Chartered Accountant to join our finance team/firm. The ideal candidate will leverage their 2-3 years of post-qualification experience to manage financial systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide robust financial analysis and advisory services. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently on complex assignments while potentially mentoring junior staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting: Prepare and review accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS/AS) and other regulatory standards.

Auditing and Compliance: Assist in or lead statutory audits, tax audits, and internal audits. Ensure adherence to all financial laws, corporate governance regulations, and ethical standards set by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

Taxation: Manage and ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax laws (Income Tax and GST). Prepare and file tax returns and assist in handling departmental proceedings, notices, and appeals.

Financial Analysis & Advisory: Analyze complex financial data to provide actionable insights for decision-making. Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cost management, and offer strategic financial advice to management or clients.

Process Management: Implement and monitor accounting systems and processes, identifying and rectifying financial discrepancies and recommending improvements to internal control systems.

Team Collaboration: Coordinate with clients, auditors, and vendors. Review the work of junior accounting staff and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Qualification: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) and a member of the ICAI.

Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant role (e.g., audit, taxation, finance, or consulting).

Technical Skills:

In-depth knowledge of accounting and auditing standards and tax laws in India.

Proficiency in accounting software such as Tally, SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks.

Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling).

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential information.

Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.