Article Trainee

(RBA) Rahul B Agarwal & Associates, Chartered Accountants.; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 167,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Rahul B Agarwal & Associates (RBA) in Navi Mumbai is seeking a full-time Article Trainee to support audit, taxation and corporate advisory assignments under senior guidance.

You will prepare working papers, assist in statutory audits, draft reports, maintain client files and conduct tax research related to direct and indirect taxes. This on-site role offers structured learning and exposure to diverse client engagements.

Qualifications

• CA Intermediate groups cleared with strong taxation understanding.
• Good academic background with solid taxation knowledge.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in statutory and internal audits.
• Prepare working papers and documentation.
• Support compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations.
• Draft reports and coordinate with clients.

Skills

Taxation knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Drafting skills

MS Office (Excel)

Education

CA Intermediate cleared

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Description RAHUL B AGARWAL & ASSOCIATES (RBA) is a leading firm of Chartered Accountants based in Navi Mumbai, known for its strong combination of corporate law and tax practice. Under the leadership of its founder, CA Rahul Agarwal, the firm has built a reputation for professional integrity, technical expertise, and value-driven service. With a head office in Kharghar and a branch in Mulund, RBA serves clients through a multidisciplinary team including Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, Advocates, and Management Graduates. The firm focuses on innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions across audit and assurance, direct and indirect taxation, international taxation, and corporate advisory. RBA emphasizes clear timelines, continuous client interaction, and high-quality deliverables to ensure strong client satisfaction.

Role Description The Article Trainee will work full time on-site at the Navi Mumbai office, supporting audit, taxation, and corporate advisory assignments under the guidance of senior team members. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting in statutory and internal audits, preparing working papers and documentation, and supporting compliance with direct and indirect tax regulations. The role involves drafting reports, maintaining client files, and performing research on accounting, tax, and corporate law matters relevant to client engagements. The Article Trainee will also help in preparing financial statements, performing basic reconciliations, and coordinating with clients to collect information and clarify queries. This position offers structured learning, exposure to diverse industries, and practical experience aligned with professional training requirements.

• Candidate must have cleared both groups of CA Intermediate.
• Strong academic and conceptual understanding of taxation.
• Good analytical, communication and drafting skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities & Areas of Exposure

• Direct Taxation: Income-tax compliance, tax computations, assessments, notices and related matters.
• International Taxation: Cross-border transactions, withholding tax, DTAA-related matters and other international tax assignments.
• Indirect Taxation: GST compliance, advisory, reconciliations, assessments and related matters.
• Tax Litigation: Assisting in preparation and submission of replies to notices, appeals, representations and other litigation-related matters before relevant authorities.
• Assisting in research and analysis of various tax laws, notifications, circulars and judicial precedents.
• Preparation of tax-related workings, reports, submissions and other client documentation.
• Coordination with clients and internal teams for timely completion of assignments.
• Handling multiple assignments while ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines.

Skills Required

• Sound knowledge of Direct Tax, Indirect Tax and basic International Taxation.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and develop practical knowledge.

What the Role Offers

The role provides an opportunity to gain diverse practical exposure across Direct Taxation, International Taxation, Indirect Taxation and Tax Litigation, while working on real-world client assignments and developing a strong foundation for a career in taxation.