Audit Assistant

PRASANNA VENKATESH & ASSOCIATES; Chennai District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

PRASANNA VENKATESH & ASSOCIATES in Chennai is seeking an experienced Income Tax Expert with 2-3 years in auditing to own books finalisation, ITR filings (5, 6, 7) and tax audit documentation. You will lead junior staff and collaborate with GST, ROC, and audit teams to ensure client-ready compliance.

Role demands deep technical knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to drive accurate tax work and financial statements for regulatory submission.

Qualifications

• Qualified with relevant commerce or accounting degrees or professional intermediates.
• 2–3 years of work experience in CA/auditing firm in India.
• Strong knowledge of ITR filing (ITR-5/ITR-6/ITR-7) and Tax Audit (3CD/3CA/3CB).
• Experience finalising accounts and coordinating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Finalise books of accounts for clients using Tally ERP/Prime.
• Prepare and file ITR-5, ITR-6, ITR-7 for various entities.
• Prepare Tax Audit Reports (Form 3CD) with schedules and annexures.
• Compute and record Deferred Tax per IND AS/AS 22.
• Lead and mentor junior accountants; coordinate with GST/ROC/Audit teams.
• Review ledgers, depreciation, and provision entries; ensure compliance.
• Stay updated on CBDT changes and portal updates; assist in regulatory submissions.

Education

B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter / CMA Inter / CA Finalist

Tools

Tally ERP

MS Excel

IT Portal / Income Tax Portal

TRACES

Job description

We are a growing auditing and compliance firm offering professional services in Income Tax, GST, ROC filings, Accounting, and Business Compliance. We serve a diverse set of clients including private limited companies, LLPs, trusts, and firms, ensuring end-to-end statutory compliance and audit-ready financials with precision and transparency.

Role: Income Tax Expert – Finalisation, ITR, and Audit Execution

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Income Tax Expert with a minimum of 2-3 years experience in an auditing office. This role requires full ownership of books finalisation, ITR filings (5, 6, 7), tax audit documentation, deferred tax calculation, and team management. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead junior staff in delivering client-ready work.

Key Responsibilities

• Finalise books of accounts for firms, LLPs, companies, and trusts using Tally ERP/Prime
• Prepare and file ITR-5 for firms/LLPs
• Prepare and file ITR-6 for private limited companies
• Prepare and file ITR-7 for trusts/Section 8 companies
• Prepare complete Tax Audit Reports (Form 3CD) including schedules and annexures
• Calculate and record Deferred Tax Assets (DTA) and Liabilities (DTL) as per AS 22 / IND AS guidelines
• Lead and manage a team of junior accountants working on ledgers, GST, TDS, and bookkeeping
• Collaborate with internal departments (GST, ROC, Audit) to maintain consistency and accuracy
• Review ledger balances, fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and provision entries
• Ensure timely tax compliance, advance tax planning, and reporting accuracy for all clients
• Stay up to date with CBDT notifications, Income Tax Act amendments, and portal updates
• Prepare financial statements in line with statutory formats for audit or regulatory submission

Required Qualifications & Skills

• B.Com / M.Com / CA Inter / CMA Inter / CA Finalist
• Minimum 2-3 years of work experience in a CA/auditing firm in India
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with:
  • Income Tax return filing: ITR-5, ITR-6, ITR-7
  • Tax Audit filing: Form 3CD, 3CA/3CB with proper annexures
  • Deferred Tax computation and adjusting journal entries (IND AS / AS 22)
  • Finalisation of accounts – Trading, P&L, Balance Sheet, Notes to Accounts
• Proficiency in:
  • Tally ERP / Tally Prime for ledger management and audit trail
  • Income Tax Portal and e-Proceeding module
  • MS Excel – advanced formulas, linking schedules, working papers
  • Hands-on experience handling IT scrutiny notices, compliance reviews, or reassessment proceedings
  • Familiarity with TRACES portal, Form 26AS, AIS, and TDS reconciliations
  • Experience working with Section 8 Companies, Trusts (Form 10B), and NGO compliance
  • Strong coordination, team leadership, and mentoring skills
  • Fluent in English and Tamil for clear communication with clients and team members

Preferred Add-ons (Not Mandatory)

• Exposure to Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or cloud-based accounting platforms

Why Join Us?

• Lead critical compliance and tax projects from start to finish
• Mentor junior accountants in a structured learning environment
• Contribute directly to tax advisory and financial decision-making processes
• Be part of a professionally managed firm with career growth opportunities

Ready to take ownership of books, audits, and real tax impact? We’d love to work with you.