Articled Assistant

Roles and Responsibilities

• Audit Execution & Documentation: Execute core audit procedures—including vouching, verification, analytical reviews, confirmations, and audit sampling—as per defined audit programs.
• Audit Working Papers: Prepare detailed and structured working papers compliant with SA 230 documentation standards and firm quality requirements.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Assist in drafting financial statements, notes to accounts, and disclosure checklists under Ind AS and Indian GAAP (AS).
• Internal Audits & Process Reviews: Perform process walkthroughs, Risk Control Matrix (RCM) documentation, control testing, and ICFR/IFC assessments.
• Data Analytics: Perform data extraction, transaction testing, and data analytics on voluminous datasets using modern tools for audits, due diligence, and forensic assignments.
• Direct & Indirect Tax Compliance: Prepare direct tax computations, tax audit filings (Form 3CD), TDS/TCS filings, GST returns (GSTR-1, 3B, 9, 9C), ITC reviews, and reconciliations within statutory timelines.
• Due Diligence & Special Advisory: Support due diligence projects through quality of earnings, net debt, and working capital analysis, as well as exhibit preparation for M&A and investments.
• Forensic & Special Assignments: Assist in fraud investigations, transaction testing, vendor/employee due diligence, and fund-flow tracing.
• Client Coordination & Ethics: Coordinate directly with client finance teams for information requests, clear audit points, maintain strict confidentiality, and adhere to professional codes of ethics.

Candidate Profile

• Education & Qualification: Eligible to commence practical training (CA Articleship) under ICAI's New Scheme of Education and Training (CA Intermediate and ICITSS completed).
• Academic Track Record: Strong academic performance, with preference for candidates who cleared CA Intermediate within the first two attempts.
• Technical & Software Skills: Working knowledge of MS Excel (formulas, lookup functions, pivot tables) and MS Word, along with familiarity with accounting/auditing software.
• Domain Exposure: Fundamental understanding of Accounting Standards (AS/Ind AS), Standards on Auditing, Companies Act 2013, Income Tax, and GST.
• Communication Skills: Above-average written and verbal English communication skills for direct client interactions and team coordination.
• Core Attributes: Strong analytical mindset, sharp attention to detail, proactive learning attitude, and ability to handle live assignments across diverse practice areas.
• Mobility & Flexibility: Willingness to travel to client locations for outstation audit engagements as required.