CA – Management Trainee

JSW Paints; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

JSW Paints in Mumbai invites a qualified CA (freshly qualified) to join as a Management Trainee (Finance). The trainee will rotate across key finance verticals, driving strategic projects, strengthening internal controls, and supporting business decisions.

The program aims to transition into a full-time Finance role after completion, with preference for CA qualifiers in the first attempt. The role focuses on FP&A, controllership, costing, taxation, treasury, and internal audit, with exposure to

Qualifications

• CA qualification completed and passed on first attempt preferred.
• 0–1 year experience; articleship in audit, taxation, consulting or finance advantageous.
• Strong academic background with project exposure during articleship.
• Fresh CA approved for trainee program in Finance.

Responsibilities

• Support FP&A activities including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Assist in monthly/quarterly closures and review GL reconciliations.
• Contribute to costings, plant finance, inventory valuation, and standard costing.
• Support GST filings, corporate tax calculations, and regulatory updates.
• Participate in treasury activities, cash flow analysis, and working capital metrics.
• Engage in internal audits and drive process improvements and automation.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excel proficiency

ERP systems (SAP)

Effective communication

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant (freshly qualified) to join as a Management Trainee (Finance). The trainee will be placed on a structured program across key Finance verticals, driving strategic projects, strengthening internal processes, and supporting business decision-making. This role is designed to build wellrounded finance professionals who can transition into a full-time role within the Finance team post successful completion of the program. Candidates who have qualified CA in the first attempt will be strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Rotations (Indicative Areas)

1. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
   • Support annual operating plan (AOP), budgeting, and forecasting cycles
   • Conduct variance analysis, spend analytics, and business performance reviews
   • Build management reports and dashboards for leadership
2. Controllership & Accounting
   • Assist in monthly/quarterly closure activities
   • Review GL reconciliations, provisions, and financial statements
   • Ensure compliance with Ind AS and internal controls
3. Costing & Plant Finance
   • Work on product costing, plant-level MIS, and cost optimization projects
   • Support inventory valuation, standard costing, and BOM reviews
4. Taxation (Direct & Indirect)
   • Support GST filings, assessments, and reconciliations
   • Assist in corporate tax calculations, audits, and regulatory updates
5. Treasury & Working Capital Management
   • Analyze cash flows, fund utilization, and working capital metrics
   • Assist in banking operations, investment decisions, and risk management
6. Internal Audit & Process Improvements
   • Participate in internal audits, risk assessments, and compliance checks
   • Recommend automation and process efficiency improvements
7. Internal Process Improvement Projects (Cross-Functional)
   • Automation of routine financial processes (Excel Power BI, SAP enhancements, workflow digitization)
   • Streamlining month-end close timelines through standardization and SOP creation
   • Improving MIS reporting efficiency by designing dashboards/templates
   • Enhancing internal controls based on audit findings or business needs
   • Process mapping and reengineering across finance sub-functions (procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, record-to-report)

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the program, the trainee will have exposure to:

• End-to-end finance operations and business-linked finance activities
• Decision support frameworks and financial modelling
• Compliance, governance, and audit readiness
• Cross-functional collaboration with business, procurement, supply chain, and commercial teams

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• High ownership, agility, and willingness to learn
• Proficiency in Excel, financial modelling, and ERP tools (SAP preferred)
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage timelines
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Eligibility:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA)
• 0 - 1Year experience
• Articleship experience in audit, taxation, consulting or finance preferred
• Strong academic background and project exposure during articleship