Chartered accountant

Job description

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Job Title

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Location

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Reports To

Finance Head / CFO / Managing Director (depending on structure)

Position Type

Full-Time

Experience Level

[Specify: e.g. 2-5 years / 5-8 years / Senior / Managerial] post CA qualification

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Key Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and finalize monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) / relevant standards.

Oversee the full accounts function: general ledger, fixed assets, cost accounting, accruals, prepayments, depreciation etc.

Manage and ensure statutory compliances: Transfer Pricing, Companies Act, Goods & Services Tax (GST), TDS, Income Tax, etc.

Coordinate with external auditors & internal audit teams for statutory, tax and financial audits.

Implement and monitor internal controls and accounting policies, ensure adherence to corporate governance practices.

Prepare Management Information System (MIS) reports for management: P&L, cash flows, variance analysis, trend analysis.

Ensure timely filing of all statutory returns and regulatory reports.

Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning: assist/involve in preparation of budgets, monthly/quarterly forecasts, cost control analysis.

Liaise with banks, financial institutions, tax authorities, and other external stakeholders as needed.

Support in tax planning & advisory—optimize tax liabilities, advise on structuring, etc.

Manage & mentor a team of accounting / finance executives / assistants.

Drive accounting software / ERP usage; ensure data integrity and process efficiencies; possibly suggest automation or process improvements.

Maintain cash flow, receivables/payables reconciliation, bank coordination, and intercompany reconciliations (if applicable).

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Qualifications & Skills

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) from ICAI.

Experience: [specify] years post-qualification in accounting, audit, and tax compliance. Experience with [your industry, e.g. financial services / capital markets / real estate / etc.] will be a plus.

Strong technical knowledge of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), Companies Act, GST law, Income Tax, TDS, etc.

Sound understanding of audit process (statutory & internal) and previous experience in dealing with auditors.

Good analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to interpret financial information & reporting.

Proficiency in accounting software / ERP, MS Excel (advanced functions), MS Office.

Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple deliverables.

Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).

Leadership qualities: ability to supervise, mentor and manage a small accounting/finance team.

High level of integrity, ethical conduct, confidentiality.

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Desirable / Bonus

Exposure to financial due diligence, mergers & acquisitions, or investment advisory.

Experience with multi-entity consolidation, foreign currency transactions (if applicable).

Knowledge of internal audit frameworks / risk management.

Exposure to listed companies / SEBI / ROC compliance.

Familiar with advanced ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite etc.).

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Timeliness and accuracy of financial reports & statements.

Number of audit observations / issues raised by auditor and / or compliance regulator.

Efficiency in complying with statutory deadlines (GST, TDS, Income Tax etc.).

Budget vs actual variance analysis and ability to explain / minimize variances.

Reduction in accounting errors, reconciling items.

Team performance and development.

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Working Conditions / Notes

On-site work in Mumbai. Some travel may be required (to bank offices, statutory/regulatory authorities, branches etc.).

May require peak-time extra hours (e.g. year-end / audit season).

Competitive salary, performance incentives, opportunities for growth.

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