Audit Associate

Smart Accountants; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Accountants in Chennai is seeking a knowledgeable professional to handle end-to-end GST compliance, TDS work, and income tax returns. You will review accounts, supervise junior staff, and coordinate with clients to ensure timely, compliant deliverables.

The role requires strong GST/TDS/IT knowledge, CA/CS/CMA background or pursuing final level, and familiarity with Zoho Books or similar software. Banking and ROC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• CA / CS / CMA articleship completed candidates.
• CA / CS / CMA Inter qualified or completed candidates.
• CA Final (pursuing) candidates.
• Strong working knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax, and accounts finalization.
• Prior experience in a CA firm or similar accounting/compliance environment preferred.
• Good communication skills to interact with clients and guide junior team members.
• Familiarity with Zoho Books or similar accounting software is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end GST compliance including registration, return filing (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9), reconciliation, and resolving notices/queries.
• Manage TDS-related work including deduction, deposit, quarterly return filing (24Q/26Q), and issuance of Form 16/16A.
• Handle company/LLP incorporation work including name approval, DIN/DSC processing, MOA/AOA drafting, and ROC compliance.
• Prepare and file Income Tax returns (ITR) for individuals, firms, and companies, along with tax computation and advance tax working.
• Review and finalize accounts including ledger scrutiny, trial balance review, and preparation of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet).
• Review work completed by article assistants/juniors, provide guidance, and ensure accuracy and compliance with statutory timelines.
• Coordinate with clients to resolve queries, collect data, and ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Stay updated on GST, TDS, and Income Tax law amendments and ensure implementation in client deliverables.

Skills

GST

TDS

Income Tax

Accounts Finalization

Client communication

Team guidance

Education

CA Articleship completed

CA Inter qualified or completed

CA Final pursuing

Tools

Zoho Books

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end GST compliance including registration, return filing (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9), reconciliation, and resolving notices/queries.


• Manage TDS-related work including deduction, deposit, quarterly return filing (24Q/26Q), and issuance of Form 16/16A.


• Handle company/LLP incorporation work including name approval, DIN/DSC processing, MOA/AOA drafting, and ROC compliance.


• Prepare and file Income Tax returns (ITR) for individuals, firms, and companies, along with tax computation and advance tax working.


• Review and finalize accounts including ledger scrutiny, trial balance review, and preparation of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet).


• Review work completed by article assistants/juniors, provide guidance, and ensure accuracy and compliance with statutory timelines.


• Coordinate with clients to resolve queries, collect data, and ensure timely completion of assignments.


• Stay updated on GST, TDS, and Income Tax law amendments and ensure implementation in client deliverables.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• CA / CS / CMA Articleship completed candidates.


• CA / CS / CMA Inter qualified or completed candidates.


• CA Final (pursuing) candidates.


• Strong working knowledge of GST, TDS, Income Tax, and accounts finalization.


• Prior experience in a CA firm or similar accounting/compliance environment preferred.


• Good communication skills to interact with clients and guide junior team members.


• Familiarity with Zoho Books or similar accounting software is an added advantage.