Asst Manager Chartered Accountant Chennai (India)

Mukunda Shiva & Associates (MS Associates) is a premier chartered accountancy firm providing consulting services across audit and assurance, accounting, business planning and advisory, statutory compliance, and taxation. Role Overview The Team Lead is responsible for managing a team of executives and associates, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of accounting, taxation, auditing and assurance and compliance services to clients. The role acts as a bridge between Managers/Partners and the execution team, with a solid focus on quality control, client coordination, and team development. Key Responsibilities Client & Assignment Management Handle day-to-day client requirements related to accounting, compliance, and reporting Act as the first level of review before submissions are escalated to Managers/Partners Coordinate with clients for data collection, clarifications, and issue resolution Ensure adherence to agreed timelines and service-level commitments Accounting & MIS Oversight Review bookkeeping, ledger scrutiny, and month-end / year-end closures Supervise preparation of MIS reports, variance analysis, and reconciliations Ensure accuracy in bank, GST, TDS, and other statutory reconciliations Support finalisation of accounts under supervision of senior leadership Taxation & Statutory Compliance Oversee preparation and filing of GST returns, TDS returns, Income Tax returns, and related workings Ensure compliance with Companies Act, LLP Act, and other applicable regulations Assist in handling notices, assessments, and audit queries Track statutory due dates and ensure zero non-compliance Team Leadership & Review Allocate work among team members and monitor progress Review work output for accuracy, completeness, and compliance Guide, train, and mentor executives and associates Identify skill gaps and support continuous learning within the team Process & Quality Improvement Follow and enforce MSA’s SOPs, checklists, and inte