Accounting Professional

Nijagal Co; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PF benefits

Health insurance

Multinational exposure

Career progression

Professional learning

Job summary

Nijagal Co is seeking a capable accounting and taxation professional in Bengaluru to independently manage accounting, tax compliance, audits and advisory work for diverse clients.

You will handle direct and indirect taxation, TDS, GST, and international tax matters, coordinating with auditors and clients while guiding junior staff and delivering accurate financial statements.

Qualifications

• Semi-qualified CA or commerce/finance graduate with relevant experience.
• Ability to independently handle accounting and taxation assignments.
• Experience in accounting, financial reporting, statutory audit, tax audit and GST.
• Experience in CA firm or client-facing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and Ind AS.
• Proficiency in Income Tax, TDS, GST and compliance requirements.
• Ability to prepare tax computations, returns and statutory filings.
• Knowledge of international taxation, DTAA and transfer pricing is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple client assignments with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and closures.
• Assist audits and tax audits, including schedules and coordination with auditors.
• Manage direct tax computations, returns, and advance tax calculations.
• Handle TDS/withholding tax compliance and GST filings.
• Advise clients on direct/indirect taxation and compliance matters.
• Support international taxation and transfer pricing advisory.
• Prepare technical notes, opinions and client communications.
• Supervise junior staff and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

CA/Accounting knowledge

Taxation expertise

Audit experience

Client management

MS Excel proficiency

Education

CA qualification or Commerce/Accounting degree

Tools

Tally

MS Excel

Tax software

Job description

Role & Responsibilities

• Independently handle accounting, bookkeeping, financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end/year-end closure and finalisation of financial statements.
• Handle and support statutory audits and tax audits, including preparation of audit schedules, working papers, financial statements and coordination with auditors.
• Handle direct tax compliances, including income-tax computations, Income Tax Returns, advance tax calculations and other applicable filings.
• Independently manage TDS/withholding tax compliances, including applicability analysis, monthly workings, payments, quarterly returns, reconciliations and related matters.
• Handle GST compliances, including return preparation/review, reconciliations, tax computations and related filings.
• Assist in handling Income Tax and GST notices, assessments and departmental queries, including preparation of responses, submissions and supporting documentation.
• Advise and assist clients on accounting, direct and indirect taxation, withholding tax and other financial and compliance matters.
• Handle or support international taxation matters, including DTAA analysis, cross-border transactions, non-resident payments, withholding tax, Form 15CA/15CB and Permanent Establishment considerations.
• Support transfer pricing compliance, documentation and related advisory assignments, wherever applicable.
• Analyse accounting and tax implications of domestic and cross-border business transactions and assist in transaction structuring.
• Undertake research on complex accounting, taxation and regulatory matters and prepare technical notes, opinions and client communications.
• Independently manage assigned client engagements and act as a point of contact for clients on routine accounting, tax and compliance matters.
• Plan and monitor assignments, track statutory deadlines and ensure timely and accurate completion of deliverables.
• Review the work of junior team members and provide appropriate guidance and supervision, wherever required.
• Coordinate with clients, auditors, consultants, tax authorities and other stakeholders for completion of assignments.
• Maintain proper working papers, reconciliations, compliance trackers and supporting documentation.
• Keep abreast of changes in accounting standards, tax laws and regulatory requirements and assess their impact on client assignments.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Semi-Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or a graduate/postgraduate in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or Taxation with relevant practical experience.
• Qualification will not be a limiting factor for candidates possessing strong practical knowledge and the ability to independently handle accounting and taxation assignments.
• Relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, statutory audit, tax audit, Income Tax, TDS and GST.
• Candidates with experience in a CA firm, consulting firm, professional services organisation or similar client-facing environment will be preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of accounting principles, Accounting Standards / Ind AS, financial statement preparation and reconciliations.
• Good working knowledge of Income Tax, TDS/withholding tax and GST provisions and related compliance requirements.
• Ability to independently prepare/review tax computations, returns, reconciliations, financial statements and compliance workings.
• Knowledge and/or practical exposure to international taxation, DTAA, cross-border transactions, withholding tax and transfer pricing will be an added advantage.
• Experience in handling tax notices, assessments and departmental matters would be preferred.
• Ability to independently manage multiple client assignments and statutory deadlines with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and interpret accounting and tax regulations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, auditors and other stakeholders.
• Ability to guide and review the work of junior team members, wherever required.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Tally and other accounting, tax and compliance platforms.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, responsible and committed to delivering accurate and quality work within prescribed timelines.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience, practical knowledge, ability to independently handle assignments and overall skill set.
• Provident Fund (PF) benefits as per applicable statutory provisions.
• Health insurance coverage as per the Company's policy.
• Exposure to diverse Indian and multinational clients across various industries.
• Opportunity to work across accounting, audit, direct & indirect taxation, international taxation and advisory.
• Exposure to cross-border transactions, transfer pricing and complex accounting and taxation matters.
• Opportunities for continuous professional learning, career progression and increased client-facing and leadership responsibilities.
• Collaborative and professional work environment with exposure to multidisciplinary assignments