Chartered Accountant (CA)

People XM; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

People XM in Bengaluru seeks a Chartered Accountant Fresher to join our Finance & Accounts team. You will work on financial reporting, taxation, audits, and accounting operations, focusing on Indian taxation and regulatory compliance. Freshers with strong analytical skills and accounting knowledge are encouraged to apply.

The role involves supporting MIS reporting, financial closings, and collaboration with auditors and tax consultants to ensure accuracy and timely filings.

Qualifications

• CA qualification from ICAI is mandatory.
• Freshers with 0–1 year experience are eligible.
• Familiarity with Indian taxation and financial regulations.
• B.Com / M.Com is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain financial statements.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Assist in income tax, GST, TDS, and tax return preparation.
• Support statutory audits and internal audits.
• Perform bank reconciliations and general accounting tasks.
• Review accounting records for accuracy.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Prepare MIS reports for management.
• Monitor payables, receivables, and cash flows.
• Identify discrepancies and suggest corrective actions.
• Coordinate with auditors and tax consultants.
• Maintain proper financial documentation.
• Support cost optimization initiatives.

Skills

Accounting principles

Ind AS knowledge

Tax compliance

Auditing basics

MS Excel advanced

Accounting software

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

CA (ICAI)

CA Final eligibility

B.Com / M.Com advantageous

Tools

Tally ERP

TallyPrime

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Chartered Accountant (CA) – Fresher

Department: Finance & Accounts

Experience: 0–1 Year (Freshers Eligible)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Bangalore

Qualification: Qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAI)

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Chartered Accountant (CA) Fresher to join our Finance & Accounts team. The candidate will be responsible for supporting financial reporting, taxation, auditing, accounting operations, regulatory compliance, and financial analysis.

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, sound accounting knowledge, and a good understanding of Indian taxation and financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements.
• Assist in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, financial regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Support direct and indirect taxation activities, including Income Tax, GST, TDS, and tax return preparation.
• Assist in statutory audits, internal audits, and tax audits.
• Perform bank reconciliations, ledger scrutiny, and general accounting activities.
• Review financial transactions and ensure accuracy of accounting records.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities.
• Assist in preparing Management Information System (MIS) reports.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow activities.
• Identify financial discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain proper financial documentation and records.
• Support financial planning, risk assessment, and cost optimization initiatives.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Understanding of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and applicable accounting regulations.
• Knowledge of Income Tax, GST, TDS, and statutory compliance.
• Basic understanding of auditing procedures and internal controls.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial formulas.
• Familiarity with Tally ERP, TallyPrime, SAP, or other accounting software.
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving and financial interpretation skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work collaboratively.

Educational Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
• Candidates who have recently completed their CA Final examinations and fulfilled ICAI membership eligibility requirements are preferred.
• B.Com, M.Com, or other relevant academic qualifications will be an added advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical exposure to accounting, taxation, and auditing through CA articleship.
• Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns during articleship.
• Familiarity with GST portals, Income Tax portals, and MCA compliance requirements.
• Basic knowledge of financial modelling and budgeting.
• Understanding of corporate finance and financial risk management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of financial reports and accounting records.
• Timely completion of accounting and financial closing activities.
• Compliance with taxation and statutory deadlines.
• Quality and accuracy of audit documentation.
• Efficiency in financial reconciliation and reporting.
• Timely preparation of MIS reports.
• Identification and resolution of accounting discrepancies.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a dedicated, analytical, and detail-oriented newly qualified Chartered Accountant with strong accounting fundamentals, practical articleship experience, and a willingness to develop expertise in corporate finance, taxation, auditing, and financial management.

The candidate should demonstrate professional integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and a proactive approach to learning.