Trainee - Assurance

ASA & Associates LLP.; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting and consulting firm in Ernakulam is seeking an Article Trainee to join their Audit and Assurance Team. The role involves executing audit projects, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and preparing financial statements. Candidates must have completed CA Inter (both groups) and possess a strong interest in Audit and Accounting practice. The position requires proficiency in MS Office and may entail travel both within and outside India.

Qualifications

• Completed CA Inter with both groups.
• Interest in Audit and Accounting.
• Proficiency in MS Office is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Execute audit or Ind-AS advisory projects as per the plan.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Perform audits according to firm methodology.

Skills

Interest in Audit and Accounting practice

Working knowledge in MS Office

Education

CA Inter (Both Groups Completed)

Job description

ASA is the exclusive India member firm of Baker Tilly International – the 9th largest accounting network globally. A full‑service firm of corporate strategists, accountants, tax advisory experts, and financial and marketing analysts with over 32 years of experience in India. We assist clients in setting up their business, M&A, partner search, audit, taxation, and compliance issues. We have a strong team of over 1000+ professionals across 8 offices in India, with a passion for excellence and high standards.

Job Description

Article Trainee

About the company
We are a 32‑year‑old accounting and consulting firm. Through our team of 1000-plus professionals, spread across 8 offices in India, we assist our clients in setting up their business, M&A, partner search, assurance, taxation, and compliance issues viz accounting, payroll, IFRS etc. Our prime clientele are corporate operating cross borders, and we have comfort in understanding and guiding their issues. We do keep high standards of professionalism and have a highly respected independent board to watch over our efforts. This includes Mrs. Deepa Wadhwa, Chairperson and the earlier Indian Ambassador to Japan and Dr Ashok Desai, Mentor, and earlier chief economic advisor to the Government of India.

The trainee will be part of Audit and Assurance Team which handles the Statutory Audit, Tax Audit, Ind AS / IFRS Advisory, Audit of Internal Financial Control etc.

Role Responsibilities:

• To execute the audit or Ind-AS advisory projects as per the plan.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Working in the Assurance division the candidate would be expected to perform the audits or accounting advisory and report to the manager concerned.
• Perform the audit in accordance with firm methodology to comply with the auditing standards. Ensure proper documentation of audit work performed.
• Understanding of the internal control systems. Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act and/or the accounting standards.
• Be willing to travel within or outside India.
• Capable of managing both work and academics.

Qualifications:

• CA Inter (Both Groups Completed) with interest in Audit and Accounting practice.
• Working knowledge in MS Office.

In case you are interested to pursue this role, please share your profile with our HR team. If your profile gets shortlisted for this role, we look forward to having a conversation with you to learn more!