Senior Associate - Finance

Catalyse, a leading financial advisory and consulting firm, we empower businesses with strategic financial insights and robust compliance solutions. We're looking for a highly motivated and skilled Senior Associate to join our Gurugram team. This role is perfect for a CA dropout with significant experience, ideally from a CA firm, who can manage financial operations and ensure strict regulatory adherence for our diverse client portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Financial & Book Closing: Oversee and execute end-to-end financial closing processes,

including monthly, quarterly, and annual book closures. Prepare and finalize accurate

financial statements.

• Taxation Management: Handle comprehensive GST compliance (computation, return

preparation, reconciliation) and Income Tax compliance (advance tax, TDS/TCS, return

filing, tax notices). Provide tax advisory to clients.

• Corporate Secretarial Affairs: Manage corporate secretarial compliances as per the

Companies Act, 2013, including MCA filings and maintaining statutory records.

• Audit Support: Prepare audit schedules and documentation, and liaise with auditors for

smooth audit processes.

• Client Advisory: Build strong client relationships, understand their needs, and provide

proactive financial and regulatory advice.

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance the efficiency of

financial, tax, and corporate secretarial processes.

Required:

• Education:

  A CA dropout (completed IPCC/Intermediate level of CA curriculum).

• Experience

  : Min. 5 years of experience, preferably within a Chartered

Accountancy (CA) firm, with exposure to diverse client engagements in accounting,

taxation, and corporate compliance.

• Core Competencies

  :

Financial Closing: Proven ability to manage and finalize financial books

independently.

Taxation: Strong practical knowledge of GST and Income Tax laws.

Corporate Secretarial: Familiarity with Company Law compliances.

Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with

accounting software (e.g., Tally Prime, QuickBooks).

• Skills

  : Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent verbal and written

communication, self-motivation, and a collaborative spirit.