Overview
Chartered Accountant
Job Description:
A Chartered Accountant (CA) with 4-6 years of post-qualification experience is a seasoned finance professional expected to handle complex financial and accounting responsibilities, often in a leadership or senior role.
This role requires a strong grasp of accounting principles, advanced technical skills, and the ability to provide strategic financial advice.
About the Role:
We’re looking for a highly skilled and experienced Chartered Accountant to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of post-qualification experience and a proven track record of success in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic financial guidance.
This role involves overseeing key financial processes, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the financial health and strategic direction of the company.
Key Responsibilities:
– Financial Management & Reporting: Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements.
– Ensure accurate and timely reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
– Auditing and Compliance: Lead internal and external audits.
– Ensure all financial activities comply with regulatory standards, including those set by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and other relevant bodies.
– Identify and mitigate financial risks.
– Taxation: Manage all direct and indirect tax matters, including income tax, Goods and Services Tax (GST), and TDS.
– This includes tax planning, filing returns, and handling tax assessments.
– Stay updated on the latest tax laws and regulations.
– Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and prepare periodic financial forecasts.
– Analyze variances between actual performance and budget, providing insights and recommendations to management.
– Advisory & Strategy: Provide expert financial advice to senior management on strategic decisions, including mergers, acquisitions, and new business initiatives.
– Conduct financial modeling and business valuation as needed.
– Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of junior accountants and trainees.
– Review their work, provide guidance, and foster a culture of professional growth and accuracy.
– Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, controls, and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
– Implement new accounting software or tools as required.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
– Professional Qualification: Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant from the ICAI.
– Experience: 4-6 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant role.
– Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (Ind AS/IFRS), auditing standards, and Indian tax laws (direct and indirect).
– Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with accounting software like Tally, SAP, or Oracle.
– Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must.
– Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
– Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with clients, auditors, and senior management.
– Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage a team, with strong interpersonal skills