Finance & Audit Associate (Articles / CA Semi Qualified)

Company Description

Dop & Bud is a modern financial consulting firm specializing in financial reporting, audit support, and transaction advisory. We work closely with clients on DRHP financials, complex business combinations, internal and statutory audits, US bookkeeping, and FP&A projects — bringing together technical expertise and practical execution for high-impact outcomes.

About the Role

At Dop & Bud, you will work closely with experienced professionals on challenging and high-impact assignments across financial reporting, audit, and advisory. This role offers hands-on exposure to real-world finance, going beyond traditional compliance to strategic problem-solving and analytical execution.

You’ll contribute directly to projects involving:

• Preparation and review of financial statements for DRHP filings under Ind AS
• Internal and statutory audits for diverse industries
• Accounting and consolidation for complex business combination structures
• Transaction advisory and financial due diligence
• Bookkeeping and management reporting for US and domestic clients
• FP&A — financial analysis, budgeting, and performance tracking

This is an onsite role at Rajkot, Gujarat and requires occasional travelling to client places PAN INDIA

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and reviewing financials, working papers, and schedules for audits and DRHP projects
• Support financial modeling, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Conduct research on accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and transaction structures
• Work with teams to implement accounting systems and process improvements
• Coordinate with clients to obtain data and resolve queries efficiently
• Prepare management decks, dashboards, and reports for internal and external use

Skills & Attributes we value

• Sound understanding of accounting fundamentals (Ind AS / IFRS / GAAP)
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, and exposure to PowerPoint or reporting tools
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving orientation
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Curiosity to learn new domains — from IPO financials to cross-border transactions
• Ability to manage deadlines and multitask across engagements

Ideal Background

• CA Article Assistants (1st or 2nd year)
• CA Dropouts / Semi-qualified CAs with 0–3 years of experience in audit, finance, or accounting
• Graduates (B.Com / M.Com / BBA / MBA-Finance) with strong analytical and accounting aptitude

Why Dop & Bud

• Opportunity to work on diverse and intellectually challenging projects
• Mentorship from professionals experienced in Big 4 and IPO engagements
• Exposure to real clients, not just back-office work
• A startup-style, collaborative environment that values learning and ownership