Chartered Accountant - F&A

Ekaivaa Careers; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Ekaivaa Careers in Bengaluru seeks a newly qualified Chartered Accountant to support day-to-day accounting, GST compliance and monthly closings. The role involves working with the finance team, ERP systems and Excel-based analyses to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Ideal candidates will have strong fundamentals in accounting, taxation and audit, with exposure to manufacturing accounting and internal controls. Fresh CA welcome for growth and ownership of processes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) – Fresher / newly qualified CA.
• Candidates who have recently completed CA Final and awaiting membership/qualification formalities may also be considered, subject to company requirements.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, taxation and basic corporate finance concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting and review accounting entries in Tally / ERP, including purchases, sales, receipts, payments, journals and other transactions.
• Assist in vendor/customer ledger reconciliations and preparation of receivable, payable and other schedules.
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities and preparation/review of financial statements and closing schedules.
• Analyse accounting discrepancies, identify root causes and coordinate timely rectification.
• Assist in fixed asset, inventory and other accounting-related activities relevant to a manufacturing environment.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

GST

TDS

Excel

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Audit

Taxation

Reconciliation

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

Tally Prime

ERP accounting systems

Job description

To develop a strong foundation in Finance & Accounts while supporting day-to-day accounting, statutory compliance, reconciliations, monthly closing, MIS and audit activities. The role is intended for a newly qualified Chartered Accountant who will work closely with the Finance team and progressively take ownership of assigned activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support day-to-day accounting and review accounting entries in Tally / ERP, including purchases, sales, receipts, payments, journals and other transactions.
• Assist in vendor/customer ledger reconciliations and preparation of receivable, payable, advance and other schedules.
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities and preparation/review of financial statements and closing schedules.
• Analyse accounting discrepancies, identify root causes and coordinate timely rectification.
• Assist in fixed asset, inventory and other accounting-related activities relevant to a manufacturing environment.

GST & TDS Compliance

• Assist in preparation and review of GST sales and purchase data and reconciliation with GSTR-2B.
• Monitor Input Tax Credit (ITC), identify unmatched invoices and coordinate with relevant teams/vendors for resolution.
• Support preparation and filing of GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and other applicable GST returns.
• Assist in GST reconciliations, annual return requirements and responses to routine compliance queries.
• Review TDS applicability, deductions, workings and challans; support timely deposit and return filing.
• Assist in reconciliation of TDS information with Form 26AS and issuance/reconciliation of TDS certificates.

Banking, Payments & Reconciliations

• Support vendor payment schedules based on agreed terms and due dates, including monitoring of MSME payment due dates.
• Review bank entries and perform regular Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS).
• Reconcile customer/vendor balances and follow up with internal departments for pending documents and unreconciled items.

MIS, Excel & Analysis

• Prepare MIS, ageing schedules, reconciliations and management reports as assigned.
• Use Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, SUMIF/SUMIFS, IF/IFERROR, Conditional Formatting and Data Validation.
• Analyse financial and accounting data and highlight unusual trends, variances or reconciliation differences to the reporting manager.

Audit, Controls & Coordination

• Coordinate with statutory/internal auditors and provide schedules, reconciliations and supporting documents.
• Maintain proper documentation of invoices, vouchers, challans, reconciliations and statutory records.
• Support implementation and monitoring of internal accounting controls and finance processes.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Sales, HR and other departments for Finance & Accounts requirements.
• Perform other Finance & Accounts activities assigned by the reporting manager and progressively take ownership of assigned processes.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) – Fresher / newly qualified CA.
• Candidates who have recently completed CA Final and are awaiting membership/qualification formalities may also be considered, subject to company requirements.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, taxation and basic corporate finance concepts.
• Practical exposure to GST, TDS, audit and financial reporting through articleship is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Tally Prime / ERP accounting systems preferred.
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel and ability to analyse financial data.
• Exposure to manufacturing / corporate accounting through articleship or internship will be an advantage.

CORE SKILLS

• Strong accounting and financial reporting fundamentals
• Knowledge of GST, TDS and direct/indirect tax concepts
• Audit and compliance orientation
• Excel, data analysis and reconciliation skills
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Good communication and cross-functional coordination
• Ability to learn quickly, take ownership and meet reporting/compliance deadlines
• Professional integrity and confidentiality

PREFERRED EXPOSURE

• Articleship experience in a manufacturing or corporate environment.
• Hands-on exposure to GST reconciliation, TDS, statutory audit, internal audit, monthly closing and MIS.
• Exposure to Tally Prime / ERP systems and high-volume accounting or Excel-based reconciliations.
• Accuracy and timeliness of assigned accounting and closing activities.
• Timely completion and quality of GST/TDS support and reconciliation activities.
• Accuracy of GST/2B, vendor/customer and bank reconciliations.
• Accuracy and timely submission of MIS / Excel reports.
• Quality and completeness of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Timely resolution/escalation of accounting discrepancies and pending items.
• Progressive ownership of assigned Finance & Accounts processes.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate is a newly qualified Chartered Accountant with strong fundamentals in accounting, taxation, audit and financial reporting. The candidate should be analytical, detail oriented and comfortable working with Excel and ERP/accounting systems. A willingness to learn, professional integrity, ownership of assigned responsibilities and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams are essential.