Roles & Responsibilities
1. Income Tax
- Assist in preparation and filing of Income Tax returns for individuals, firms, and companies.
- Support in computation of taxable income, advance tax, and deferred tax.
- Maintain records of tax assessments, notices, and correspondence with tax authorities.
- Assist in tax audits and preparation of tax audit reports (Form 3CD, etc.).
- Help in preparation of replies to Income Tax notices and scrutiny assessments.
- Keep updated with latest amendments in the Income Tax Act and relevant circulars.
2. GST (Goods & Services Tax)
- Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9, GSTR-9C, etc.).
- Reconcile GSTR-2B with purchase register and ensure input tax credit (ITC) accuracy.
- Handle GST registration, amendments, and cancellations.
- Support in GST audits and assessments.
- Assist in preparation of reconciliations between books of accounts and GST returns.
- Keep track of changes in GST laws, notifications, and compliance deadlines.
3. TDS (Tax Deducted at Source)
- Ensure timely deduction and deposit of TDS on applicable payments.
- Prepare and file quarterly TDS returns (Form 24Q, 26Q, etc.).
- Assist in preparation and issuance of TDS certificates (Form 16/16A).
- Reconcile TDS ledgers and Form 26AS.
- Help resolve TDS mismatches and corrections.
- Maintain updated knowledge of applicable TDS sections and rates.
4. Accounting & Finalization
- Maintain day-to-day accounting entries in ERP/Tally or other accounting software.
- Support in preparation of trial balance, profit & loss account, and balance sheet.
- Assist in ledger scrutiny, bank reconciliation, and adjustment entries.
- Ensure proper documentation and filing of accounting records.
- Coordinate with internal departments for accounting data and verification.
- Support in financial closing activities at month-end and year-end.
5. Audit (Internal & Statutory)
- Assist in internal audit and statutory audit procedures.
- Prepare audit schedules, working papers, and supporting documents.
- Identify discrepancies or control weaknesses and report them to seniors.
- Help in preparation of audit reports and management letters.
- Ensure timely follow-up on audit observations and compliance measures.
6. Budgeting & MIS Reporting
- Assist in preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
- Help in variance analysis between actual and budgeted figures.
- Support in preparation of MIS reports for management review.
- Contribute to cost control initiatives and financial planning exercises.
7. Other General CA Work
- Handle basic financial analysis, ratio analysis, and cash flow statements.
- Coordinate with external consultants, auditors, and government departments.
- Ensure timely compliance with all statutory deadlines.
- Maintain confidentiality and integrity of financial information.
Key Skills
- Strong understanding of Income Tax Act and recent amendments
- Hands-on experience with GST return filing (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9)
- Proficiency in Tally ERP, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software
- Basic knowledge of internal and statutory audit procedures
- Ability to assist in preparation of budgets and variance analysis
- Preparation of management reports, dashboards, and cost analysis
- Strong numerical and analytical reasoning
- Ability to interpret financial statements and ratios
- Logical problem-solving for accounting discrepancies
- Communication: Clear and professional written and verbal communication
- Teamwork: Ability to collaborate with finance, operations, and audit teams
Education Required
CA (Must)-Experience: 1- 2 years