Job Title: CA Article Assistant (Article ship Trainee)
Department: Finance & Accounts / Audit / Taxation
Location: Pune
Qualification: Pursuing Chartered Accountancy (CA) and registered for Article ship under ICAI
Duration: 2–3 Years (As per ICAI Guidelines)
Reporting To: Chartered Accountant / Audit Manager / Partner
Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented CA Article Assistant to join our team. The candidate will gain practical exposure in Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Compliance, and Corporate Finance while working under experienced Chartered Accountants. This role offers hands-on learning and professional development in accordance with ICAI Article ship requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in conducting Statutory Audits, Internal Audits, Tax Audits, and Concurrent Audits.
- Prepare and maintain books of accounts and financial statements.
- Perform bank reconciliations, ledger scrutiny, and account reconciliations.
- Assist in the preparation and filing of GST, TDS, Income Tax Returns, and other statutory compliances.
- Support in ROC filings and compliance under the Companies Act.
- Assist in financial analysis, budgeting, and MIS reporting.
- Verify invoices, vouchers, and supporting documents during audit assignments.
- Participate in client meetings and gather financial information.
- Assist in preparing audit reports, working papers, and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with ICAI standards, accounting standards, and applicable laws.
- Coordinate with clients for information and document collection.
- Support due diligence, financial reviews, and special assignments as required.
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of Accounting Principles.
- Basic knowledge of Income Tax, GST, TDS, and Companies Act.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel for audit assignments (if required).
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Technical Skills
- MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Basic Formulas)
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
- Tally Prime / Tally ERP
- Busy Accounting Software (preferred)
- Zoho Books (preferred)
- SAP (Basic knowledge is an advantage)
- ERP Systems (Basic understanding)
- Income Tax Portal
- GST Portal
- MCA Portal
Eligibility
- CA Intermediate (Both Groups or One Group cleared as per firm's requirement).
- Registered for ICAI Articleship.
- Strong academic background preferred.
- Freshers are welcome.
Preferred Attributes
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Eagerness to learn and take ownership.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Positive attitude with a proactive approach.
- Client-focused mindset.
Learning Exposure
During the Articleship, the candidate will gain practical experience in:
- Statutory Audit
- Internal Audit
- Tax Audit
- Direct Tax
- Indirect Tax (GST)
- Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Financial Statement Preparation
- ROC & Secretarial Compliance
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting & MIS Reporting
- Risk & Internal Controls
- Corporate Compliance
- Client Relationship Management
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
