CA Associate (General Ledger)

BUSINESSNEXT; Sector 10; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

BUSINESSNEXT is seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant fresher to join the General Ledger team in India. The role focuses on financial reporting, statutory compliance, and month-end processes using NetSuite.

You will support journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and note preparation across Ind AS/IGAAP; collaboration with senior staff to build a solid foundation in global financial operations.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant fresher or up to 1 year post‑qualification experience.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles, Ind AS / IGAAP, and financial statement preparation.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar) is an advantage; strong MS Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Post journal entries, accruals, prepaids, provisions, and reclassifications with accuracy and documentation.
• Maintain clean ledgers and correct coding of transactions in NetSuite; assist intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
• Support month‑end close activities, prepare balance sheet schedules, and reconcile GL accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ownership

Education

CA Fresher or 0-1 year post-qualification

Tools

NetSuite ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Objectives aligned to this role:

BUSINESSNEXT is looking for a motivated Chartered Accountant to join our General Ledger (GL) team, with a focus on financial reporting and statutory compliance. As a fast-scaling vertical SaaS company with a global footprint operations spanning India, the US, Canada, Singapore, Middle East and rapidly expanding geographies we offer an exceptional platform for a fresher to build a strong foundation in world-class financial operations. Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, this is a hands‑on role where you will support the month‑end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and statutory and regulatory compliance across entities. You will work closely with senior team members, learn best‑in‑class processes on a modern ERP (NetSuite), and grow into a well‑rounded finance professional.

Your Mandate:

1. General Ledger & Accounting

• Support day‑to‑day general ledger accounting post journal entries, accruals, prepaids, provisions, and reclassifications with accuracy and proper documentation
• Maintain clean and up‑to‑date ledgers; ensure correct account and cost‑centre coding of transactions in NetSuite
• Assist in intercompany accounting, transaction recording, and reconciliation across group entities

2. Month-End Close & Reconciliations

• Assist in timely month‑end and year‑end close activities as per the agreed close calendar
• Prepare balance sheet schedules and general ledger account reconciliations; identify and resolve open items
• Ensure month‑end closing hygiene in line with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS / IGAAP), and maintain overall books hygiene accurate, complete, and well‑documented ledgers

3. Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Support preparation of schedules, notes to accounts, and variance analysis
• Help compile data and working papers for consolidation across entities and geographies
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS / IGAAP)

4. Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Support computation, reconciliation, and timely filing of statutory dues TDS, GST, and other applicable taxes
• Assist with GST returns, input tax credit reconciliations (GSTR‑2B), and TDS returns
• Help maintain compliance trackers and ensure adherence to statutory due dates across jurisdictions
• Support responses to notices and routine compliance queries under guidance of seniors

5. Audit Support

• Assist with statutory, internal, tax, and group audits prepare schedules, gather supporting documents, and respond to auditor queries
• Support in maintaining audit‑ready documentation and workpapers throughout the year

6. Controls & Process Improvement

• Follow internal controls, maker‑checker workflows, and standard operating procedures diligently
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline routine GL and reporting activities
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation across all deliverables

AI Enabled Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI‑powered tools for IT operations, incident analysis, workflow automation, and operational reporting.
• Proactive in adopting emerging AI technologies to enhance system reliability, team productivity, and data‑driven decision‑making.

Culture Fit Parameters

• Demonstrate problem solving, customer‑centricity, adaptability, and decisiveness in understanding and representing customer needs.
• Able to do multitask, excel in communication and fostering collaboration.
• Ability to work seamlessly in a team environment and creating excellent team dynamic.

Academic Qualification

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) fresher or up to 1 year of relevant post‑qualification experience
• Sound understanding of accounting principles, Ind AS / IGAAP, and financial statement preparation
• Working knowledge of Indian statutory compliance TDS, GST, and related filings
• Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar) is an advantage; strong MS Excel skills required
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and a high sense of ownership and accuracy
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment
• Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and grow within the finance function