Associate – Accounts & Finance – CA Venture Catalyst

The Corporate Institute; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute is seeking an Associate Accounts & Finance in Mumbai to own end-to-end accounting across multiple entities. You will handle transactions, GST compliance, MIS, and audit readiness in a hands-on, fast-moving environment.

CA with 2-3 years post-qualification, plus hands-on Tally ERP and Excel experience, are essential. This role suits detail-oriented professionals with a proactive approach to deadlines and multi-entity operations.

Qualifications

• CA with 2-3 years post-qualification.
• Hands-on knowledge of Tally ERP, MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), and GST compliance processes.
• Solid understanding of GST, TDS, and statutory audit; basic exposure to FEMA and the Companies Act.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end transaction processing across bank payments, receipts, and purchase/sales entries in Tally; ledger maintenance and reconciliation.
• Drive weekly and monthly bank reconciliations and maintain books across group entities.
• Manage MIS cycle: intercompany balances, debtor/creditor reviews, cost centre allocations, revenue tracking, fund position reporting.
• Own GST compliance end-to-end: data prep for GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B, 26AS reconciliation, and tracking of TDS, PF, PT, etc.
• Maintain fixed asset register, depreciation workings, and expense verification records.
• Be accountable for audit readiness documentation and maintain accounting records.

Skills

CA with 2-3 years post-qualification

Detail oriented

Deadline driven

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

Tally ERP

MS Excel

GST compliance

Job description

Associate Accounts & Finance:

Experience: 2-3 years

Role Overview:

As an Associate Accounts & Finance, you will own the end-to-end accounting cycle across multiple group entities from daily transaction processing and statutory compliance to MIS preparation and audit support. This is a hands-on role ideal for a CA) looking to build deep operational finance expertise in a fast-moving multi-entity environment.

What Will You Own:

• Own end-to-end transaction processing across bank payments, receipts, and purchase/sales entries in Tally including ledger maintenance, invoice matching, and clean-up of suspense transactions.
• Drive weekly and monthly bank reconciliations and maintain accurate books across all group entities.
• Manage the MIS cycle intercompany balances, debtor/creditor reviews, cost centre allocations, revenue tracking, and fund position reporting.
• Own GST compliance end-to-end: data preparation for GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B, 26AS reconciliation, and tracking of all statutory dues (TDS, PF, PT, etc.).
• Maintain fixed asset register, depreciation workings, and expense verification records with full accuracy.
• Be the single point of accountability for audit readiness statutory, tax, and income-tax scrutiny documentation and own all accounting records and process documentation.

Who We Are Looking For:

• CA with 2-3 years post-qualification.
• Hands-on working knowledge of Tally ERP, MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), and GST compliance processes.
• Solid domain understanding across GST, TDS, and statutory audit, with basic exposure to FEMA and the Companies Act.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven, with a strong instinct for follow-up and closure.
• Prior experience in a multi-entity or group company accounting environment is a distinct advantage.