Associate Accountant

BDO India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO India Services Private Limited, the India member firm of BDO International, is seeking a newly qualified Chartered Accountant to join the Finance & Accounting team in Mumbai. The role offers exposure to financial accounting, taxation, statutory compliance, and MIS reporting.

The ideal candidate should have strong accounting fundamentals, analytical ability, high attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• CA Fresher / Newly Qualified Chartered Accountant with strong accounting fundamentals.
• Candidates with articleship exposure in financial accounting, taxation, audit and compliance preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and finalizing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Ind AS.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records and financial information.
• Assist in ensuring timely compliance with GST, TDS and Income Tax returns.
• Support internal, statutory, and tax audits.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide required schedules and documents.
• Perform regular bank, vendor, and customer ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare accurate MIS reports and assist in variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Strong accounting fundamentals

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

MS Excel

ERP systems

Independent working

Education

CA Fresher / Newly Qualified Chartered Accountant

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

BDO is a global network of professional services firms with a presence in over 166 countries, revenue of over USD 14 billion, and experience of over 60 years. Its a leading service provider for the mid-markets with client service at its heart.

BDO India Services Private Limited (or ‘BDO India’) is the India member firm of BDO International. BDO India offers strategic, operational, accounting and tax, and regulatory advisory & assistance for both domestic and international organizations across a range of industries. BDO India is led by more than 300+ Partners & Directors with a team of over 10,000 professionals operating across 14 cities and 20 offices. We expect to grow sizably in the coming 3-5 years, adding various dimensions to our business and multiplying and increasing the current team size multi-fold.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a newly qualified Chartered Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. The role will provide exposure to financial accounting, taxation and statutory compliance, audit coordination, reconciliations, and MIS reporting. The ideal candidate should have strong accounting fundamentals, analytical ability, and a keen eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and finalizing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records and financial information.

Taxation & Compliance

• Assist in ensuring timely compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Support preparation and filing of GST, TDS, and Income Tax returns.
• Assist in maintaining tax records and supporting documentation.

Audits

• Support internal, statutory, and tax audits.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide required schedules, documents, and supporting information.
• Assist in addressing audit queries and closing audit requirements.

Reconciliations

• Perform regular bank, vendor, and customer ledger reconciliations.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate with relevant stakeholders for timely resolution.
• Ensure reconciliation statements and supporting documentation are properly maintained.

MIS Reporting

• Prepare accurate and timely MIS reports for management review.
• Assist in variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior-period results.
• Highlight significant variances and provide relevant insights to support decision-making.

Qualifications:

• CA Fresher / Newly Qualified Chartered Accountant.
• Strong academic and accounting fundamentals.
• Candidates with relevant articleship exposure in financial accounting, taxation, audit, and compliance will be preferred.
• Should demonstrate a willingness to learn and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Basic knowledge of Ind AS, GST, TDS, and Income Tax.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Good command of MS Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.