Audit & Tax Manager

Gcpp Associates; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse client exposure

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Gcpp Associates is seeking a motivated Audit & Tax professional to handle statutory, internal, tax, and concurrent audits, along with financial reporting and compliance across diverse industries.

The ideal candidate will have CA background, strong knowledge of accounting, auditing, GST, TDS, Income Tax, and corporate compliance, with ability to manage assignments independently and travel for client engagements.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA or CA Intermediate with articleship completed.
• Experience in audit, taxation, or compliance is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
• Willingness to travel for client and field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and assist in statutory, internal, tax, and concurrent audits.
• Prepare and maintain audit working papers and files.
• Verify records, ledgers, and financial statements.
• Perform reconciliations and analytical reviews.
• Assist in finalization of financial statements and audit reports.
• Handle GST, TDS, Income Tax, ROC, and statutory compliance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with Accounting Standards, Auditing Standards, and Companies Act.
• Identify observations and communicate findings to seniors/management.
• Coordinate with clients to obtain documents and explanations.
• Support Audit Managers/Seniors in planning, execution, and completion.
• Conduct physical verification of assets and inventory as needed.
• Travel to client sites for audits and assignments.
• Maintain professional standards and confidentiality.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

GST

TDS

Income Tax

Compliance

MS Excel

MS Word

Tally Prime

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified CA

CA Intermediate / Semi-Qualified

CA Articleship / relevant experience

Experience in CA firm

Tools

ERP software

Accounting software

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Audit & Tax professional to handle and support statutory, internal, tax, and concurrent audit assignments, along with financial reporting, taxation, and statutory compliance activities for clients across diverse industries.

The ideal candidate should have sound knowledge of accounting and auditing, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to independently manage assignments while working effectively with seniors, team members, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and assist in statutory, internal, tax, and concurrent audits.
• Prepare, review, and maintain audit working papers, documentation, and audit files.
• Verify accounting records, financial statements, ledgers, vouchers, and supporting documents.
• Perform ledger scrutiny, bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and analytical reviews.
• Assist in the preparation and finalization of financial statements and audit reports.
• Handle and support GST, TDS, Income Tax, ROC, and other statutory compliance assignments.
• Review compliance with applicable Accounting Standards, Auditing Standards, Companies Act provisions, and other statutory regulations.
• Identify audit observations, discrepancies, control weaknesses, and compliance issues and communicate findings to seniors/management.
• Coordinate with clients to obtain required documents, information, explanations, and confirmations.
• Resolve client queries and participate in client meetings and discussions.
• Assist Audit Managers/Seniors in audit planning, execution, review, and completion of engagements.
• Conduct physical verification of inventory, fixed assets, cash, and other records wherever required.
• Visit client locations for audits, compliance assignments, and other professional engagements.
• Manage multiple assignments and ensure timely completion and finalization of audit files.
• Maintain professional standards, confidentiality, integrity, and accuracy in all assignments.
• Support the team in advisory, accounting, taxation, and other professional assignments as required.

Qualification

• Qualified CA
• CA Intermediate (one or both groups completed) / Semi-Qualified CA.
• Completed CA Articleship or relevant experience in a Chartered Accountant/Audit Firm preferred.
• Candidates with relevant audit, accounting, taxation, or compliance experience may also be considered.
• Working knowledge of accounting standards, auditing principles, taxation, and statutory compliance.

Required Skills

• Sound knowledge of accounting, auditing, GST, TDS, Income Tax, and corporate/statutory compliance.
• Understanding of applicable Accounting Standards, Auditing Standards, and Companies Act provisions.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, Tally Prime, and accounting/ERP software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and review skills.
• Excellent documentation and working-paper preparation skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel for client and field audit assignments.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Qualified/ Semi-Qualified CA / CA Intermediate with one or both groups completed.
• CA Articleship completed is preferred.
• Prior experience in a Chartered Accountant, audit, taxation, or professional services firm is preferred/required for experienced candidates.
• Strong interest in audit, taxation, assurance, accounting, and advisory services.
• Demonstrated ability to handle client assignments and deliver work within prescribed timelines.
• Eagerness to continuously learn and develop professionally.

What We Offer

• Exposure to diverse industries, clients, and business environments.
• Practical experience across statutory audit, internal audit, taxation, assurance, and corporate compliance.
• Opportunities to work on varied and challenging professional assignments.
• Continuous learning and professional development.
• Career growth opportunities in audit, taxation, assurance, and advisory services.
• Supportive, collaborative, and professional work environment.