Article Assistant

N.K.J.CO.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

N.K.J.CO. is seeking a CA student eligible for Articleship with a strong interest in Direct Taxation and Tax Litigation. You will assist in planning statutory audits, prepare and review tax reports, and support finalization of financial statements for diverse clients.

You will handle income-tax returns for various entities, assist in direct tax compliances including advance tax and TDS, and draft replies to notices. This is an early-career opportunity in a collaborative tax and audit team.

Qualifications

• CA student eligible for Articleship with keen interest in Direct Taxation and Tax Litigation.
• Strong fundamentals in Accounting and Income tax with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good drafting, communication and research skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and other relevant software.
• Sincere, proactive and willing to learn, with ability to own assignments and work in a professional team.

Responsibilities

• Planning and execution of Statutory Audit assignments.
• Conducting Tax Audits and preparation/review of Tax Audit Reports.
• Finalization of financial statements in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards.
• Preparation and review of Income-tax Returns for companies, LLPs, firms and individuals.
• Handling Direct Tax compliances including Advance Tax, TDS and related statutory compliances.
• Drafting replies to notices and preparing submissions before the Income-tax Department.
• Handling assessment, reassessment, rectification and appellate proceedings before the Assessing Officer and Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals).
• Research and analysis of provisions of the Income-tax Act and judicial precedents.
• Client coordination and ensuring timely completion of assignments while maintaining quality standards.

Skills

Statutory Audit

Tax Audit

Finalization of Accounts

Financial Statement Preparation

Income-tax Return Filing

Direct Tax

Tax Litigation

Assessment Proceedings

Appeals

Income-tax Compliance

Advance Tax

TDS

Accounting Standards

Education

CA student eligible for Articleship

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and execution of Statutory Audit assignments.
• Conducting Tax Audits and preparation/review of Tax Audit Reports.
• Finalization of financial statements in accordance with applicable Accounting Standards.
• Preparation and review of Income-tax Returns for companies, LLPs, firms and individuals.
• Handling Direct Tax compliances including Advance Tax, TDS and related statutory compliances.
• Drafting replies to notices and preparing submissions before the Income-tax Department.
• Handling assessment, reassessment, rectification and appellate proceedings before the Assessing Officer and Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals).
• Research and analysis of provisions of the Income-tax Act and judicial precedents.
• Client coordination and ensuring timely completion of assignments while maintaining quality standards.

Desired Profile:

• CA student eligible for Articleship, with a keen interest in Direct Taxation and Tax Litigation.
• Strong fundamentals in Accounting and Incometax with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good drafting, communication and research skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and other relevant software.
• Sincere, proactive and willing to learn, with the ability to take ownership of assignments and work effectively in a professional team environment.

Key Skills:

Statutory Audit, Tax Audit, Finalization of Accounts, Financial Statement Preparation, Income-tax Return Filing, Direct Tax, Tax Litigation, Assessment Proceedings, Appeals, Income-tax Compliance, Advance Tax, TDS, Accounting Standards