Articled Assistant

Viren Gandhi & Co; Mumbai; On-site; INR 167,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Viren Gandhi & Co is a multi-disciplinary Chartered Accountancy firm in Mumbai, specializing in statutory audits, IND AS convergence, and advisory in FEMA and direct tax. The Articled Assistant will support audit teams, work on planning, testing controls, and preparing working papers, with exposure to related tax matters.

The role is full-time and on-site in Mumbai, requiring interaction with clients and internal teams, adherence to professional standards, and timely completion of tasks.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Chartered Accountancy with ICAI registration as an article.
• Solid grasp of accounting, auditing and taxation concepts.
• Willingness to learn IND AS, FEMA regulations and direct tax laws.
• Proficiency in MS Excel; familiarity with audit software is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; ability to document work.
• Clear, professional communication and teamwork; deadline-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist audit teams in planning and executing statutory audits.
• Test controls, verify financial records and prepare working papers.
• Draft schedules, perform reconciliations and compile reports for senior team members.
• Support IND AS-related assignments and data collection.
• Exposure to FEMA and direct tax matters and related research.
• Interact with clients and internal teams while adhering to standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Integrity

Time management

Education

Chartered Accountancy (ICAI) in progress

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Company Description

Viren Gandhi & Co. is a multi-disciplinary Chartered Accountancy firm specializing in statutory audits of both listed and unlisted entities. The firm has strong expertise in IND AS convergence and advisory, supporting clients in meeting contemporary financial reporting standards. It also provides focused advisory services in FEMA and direct tax, catering to diverse business sectors. Team members gain exposure to complex regulatory environments, varied client engagements, and practical learning in core areas of audit and taxation.

Role Description

The Articled Assistant will support audit teams in planning and executing statutory audits, including testing controls, verifying financial records, and preparing working papers. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with IND AS-related assignments, drafting schedules, performing reconciliations, and helping prepare reports and documentation for senior team members. The role also involves exposure to FEMA and direct tax matters, including data compilation, basic tax computations, and research on relevant provisions. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai, requiring regular interaction with clients and internal teams, adherence to professional standards, and timely completion of assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing Chartered Accountancy (registered with ICAI as an article), with a strong academic foundation in accounting, auditing, and taxation.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles, financial statements, and audit procedures, with willingness to learn statutory audit of listed and unlisted entities.
• Interest in and commitment to developing knowledge in IND AS, FEMA regulations, and direct tax laws through on-the-job learning and self-study.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other office productivity tools; familiarity with accounting or audit software is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work systematically with documentation and data.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• High level of integrity, professional ethics, and readiness to meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments.
• Prior internship or exposure in audit, taxation, or accounting will be considered an added benefit.