CA Article Trainee

entrepreneurly.in; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Part time

Job summary

Entrepreneurly Global is seeking a CA Article Trainee to support finance and compliance across Mumbai and Bangalore, with flexible work-from-home options. The role covers bookkeeping, reporting, reconciliations, audits, and due diligence while assisting with budgeting, MIS, and cash flow tracking in a fast-paced startup ecosystem.

The position requires CA training-eligible candidates with strong accounting knowledge, Excel skills, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in accounting principles, bookkeeping, statutory audit, internal audit and financial statement preparation.
• Excel and spreadsheet tools for financial analysis, reporting and modeling; comfort with ERP software.
• Attention to detail, accuracy in documentation, and ability to manage deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Currently pursuing Chartered Accountancy (CA) articleship or eligible for CA training.
• Hybrid work setup with on-site in Dubai and remote work arrangement.
• Interest in startups, venture capital, and cross-border business environments; transfer cases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Support audits and internal controls; prepare working papers for regulatory requirements.
• Review financial models and investor decks; support due diligence.
• Aid budgeting, MIS reporting, and cash flow tracking.
• Coordinate with founders and internal teams to gather data and maintain records.
• Contribute to process improvements and documentation of procedures.

Skills

Accounting principles

Excel proficiency

Documentation

Communication skills

CA Articleship

Hybrid setup

Startup finance

Education

CA training eligibility

Commerce/Finance background

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Company Description

Entrepreneurly Global is a premium cross-border startup incubator and accelerator that supports global startups through a soft-landing expansion program. The organization connects founders with investor syndication, corporate pilot opportunities, and structured capital pathways to help them scale internationally. In addition to its global programs, Entrepreneurly Global runs a free, structured incubation and training program for local founders in the UAE. Team members work in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment that collaborates closely with early-stage and growth-stage startups across sectors.

Role Description

The CA Article Trainee will support the finance and compliance functions of Entrepreneurly Global in Bangalore and Mumbai with some flexibility for work from home. Day-to-day responsibilities may include assisting with bookkeeping, financial reporting, and reconciliations; supporting audits and internal controls; and preparing working papers and documentation for statutory and regulatory requirements. The trainee will help review financial models and investor decks for startups, support due diligence activities, and assist with budgeting, MIS reporting, and cash flow tracking. The role also involves coordinating with founders and internal teams to gather financial data, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to process improvements and documentation of financial and compliance procedures. The position is designed to provide practical exposure aligned with CA training requirements while working in a fast-paced startup ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in accounting principles, bookkeeping, statutory audit, internal audit and financial statement preparation; ability to work with ledgers, reconciliations, and basic tax concepts.
• Competence in Excel and other spreadsheet tools for financial analysis, reporting, and modeling; comfort with using accounting or ERP software.
• Attention to detail, accuracy in documentation, and strong organizational skills to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Currently pursuing Chartered Accountancy (CA) articleship or eligible for CA training, with relevant academic background in commerce, accounting, or finance.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid setup (on-site in Dubai and remote), maintain professionalism, and handle confidential information responsibly.
• Interest in startups, venture capital, and cross-border business environments; prior exposure to startup finance or incubation programs is an advantage. TRANSFER CASES PREFERRED