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NCS & Co; Udupi district; On-site; INR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS & Co, a Chartered Accountant firm with a multi-state presence, invites CA Intermediate candidates to join as Articled Assistants in Mangalore. You will support audits, accounting and tax compliance under senior guidance, preparing financial statements, ledgers and working papers.

The role involves MIS reporting and collaboration with Virtual CFO engagements as you learn accounting standards and tax laws.

Qualifications

• CA Intermediate cleared in 2026 (Group I, II or both)
• Two-year CA articleship as per ICAI guidelines
• Willing to undertake full-time, on-site articleship at Karkala office
• Interest in audit, taxation, accounting, regulatory compliance, MIS and technology-enabled finance services

Responsibilities

• Support audit assignments, accounting and tax compliance work under guidance of seniors
• Assist in preparation and review of financial statements, ledgers and working papers
• Contribute to MIS reporting, data collation and report preparation for Virtual CFO engagements
• Engage with cross-functional teams and clients while learning accounting standards and tax laws

Skills

Audit support

Tax compliance

MIS reporting

Regulatory compliance

Accounting

Education

CA Intermediate (Group I/II)

Job description

NCS & Co is a Chartered Accountant firm with a multi-state presence across Mangalore, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, and Karkala. The firm works closely with founders, SMEs, and growing enterprises as long-term partners, providing integrated solutions in Advisory, Tax, Virtual CFO, Compliance, and technology-driven finance transformation. With a team of 80+ professionals led by experienced Chartered Accountants, NCS & Co focuses on building scalable finance functions, transaction readiness, real estate advisory, RERA, and growth structuring. The firm’s Virtual CFO services support MSME promoters with MIS reporting, profitability analysis, fundraising, HR and labour law support, technology adoption, and regulatory compliance

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Articled Assistant role based in Mangalore. The Articled Assistant will support audit assignments, accounting, and tax compliance work under the guidance of senior team members, including preparation and review of financial statements, ledgers, and working papers. Daily responsibilities include assisting in statutory and internal audits, direct and indirect tax filings, documentation for regulatory compliance, and maintaining accurate records. The role also involves working on MIS reports, basic financial analysis, and supporting Virtual CFO engagements, including data collation and report preparation. The Articled Assistant will collaborate with cross-functional teams, interact with clients in a professional manner, and actively learn and apply accounting standards, tax laws, and firm methodologies.

Qualifications & Eligibility

CA Intermediate cleared in 2026: Candidates who have recently cleared CA Intermediate, either Group I, Group II or both groups, and are aspiring Chartered Accountants.

Articleship requirement: Candidates seeking to commence their mandatory two-year CA articleship under the applicable ICAI guidelines.

Active career interest: Candidates who have recently shared their CA Intermediate results, examination success or articleship-seeking status on LinkedIn are encouraged to apply.

Location: Willing to undertake full-time, on-site articleship at our Karkala office.

Commitment: Willing to commit to the full two-year articleship period, subject to applicable ICAI regulations.

Learning mindset: Interested in audit, taxation, accounting, regulatory compliance, MIS and technology-enabled finance services.