CA Fresher- Statutory Audit

Hiring Squad; Kolkata District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiring Squad invites a detail-oriented Chartered Accountant (Fresher) to join our Statutory Audit team in Bangalore. You will participate in end-to-end statutory audit engagements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory frameworks, and Companies Act provisions.

You'll plan and execute audits, review financial statements, support internal controls, prepare working papers, and coordinate with client teams to gather information and address queries.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) registered with the ICAI; freshers who cleared recent attempts.
• Completed 3 years of articleship, preferably with exposure to statutory audit engagements.
• Strong knowledge of Accounting Standards, SA's, Companies Act, and tax laws.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word; working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Tally, Oracle) and audit tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute statutory audit engagements for client entities across diverse industries.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, Companies Act, and applicable Accounting Standards (Ind AS / IFRS / Local GAAP).
• Review financial statements, trial balances, general ledgers, sub-ledgers, and supporting documentation for accuracy and consistency.
• Evaluate client internal financial controls (IFC), identify process gaps, risk areas, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare high-quality audit working papers, audit files, and documentation supporting audit opinions and conclusions.
• Highlight accounting or auditing issues identified during field work and draft clear notes for managerial review.
• Coordinate with client finance teams to gather required information, resolve audit queries, and maintain strong working relationships.

Skills

Fresh CA

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Excel

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

SAP

Tally

Oracle

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Eligibility Criteria

• No of attempts CA Final Group 1 4 or less attempts
• No of attempts CA Final Group 2– 4 or less attempts
• 12th Completed with 60% and above
• UG: Not mandatory
• Location – Bangalore Only
• CA 2026 & 2025 Passouts only
• Immediate Joiners are required
• Tenattive DOJ : October 2026

Job Title: Chartered Accountant – Statutory Audit (Fresher)

Location: Bangalore

Department: Statutory Audit / Assurance

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and qualified Chartered Accountant (Fresher) to join our Statutory Audit team. In this role, you will participate in end-to-end statutory audit engagements, ensuring financial statements comply with applicable accounting standards, regulatory frameworks, and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Execution:Plan and execute statutory audit engagements for client entities across diverse industries under the supervision of senior managers/partners.
• Compliance & Standards:Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, legal requirements, Companies Act, and applicable Accounting Standards (Ind AS / IFRS / Local GAAP).
• Financial Verification:Review and verify financial statements, trial balances, general ledgers, sub-ledgers, and supporting documentation for accuracy and consistency.
• Internal Controls:Evaluate client internal financial controls (IFC), identify process gaps, risk areas, and recommend operational improvements.
• Documentation & Working Papers:Prepare high-quality audit working papers, audit files, and documentation supporting audit opinions and conclusions.
• Issue Resolution:Highlight accounting or auditing issues identified during field work and draft clear notes for managerial review.
• Client Interaction:Coordinate with client finance and accounting teams to gather required information, resolve audit queries, and maintain strong working relationships.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education:Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) registered with the ICAI / relevant professional body (Freshers who cleared in recent attempts).
• Articleship Experience:Completed 3 years of articleship, preferably with exposure to statutory audit engagements.
• Technical Knowledge:Strong understanding of Accounting Standards, Standards on Auditing (SAs), Companies Act, and tax laws.
• Software Skills:Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and working knowledge of ERP systems (such as SAP, Tally, or Oracle) and audit tools.
• Soft Skills:Excellent analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.

What We Offer

• Exposure to varied industries and complex statutory audit assignments.
• Mentorship from seasoned audit professionals and structured career growth.
• Competitive compensation package and professional development opportunities.