Chartered Accountancy Graduate Program Member

We are looking for a qualified Chartered Accountant (freshly qualified) to join as a Management Trainee (Finance). The trainee will be placed on a structured program across key Finance verticals, driving strategic projects, strengthening internal processes, and supporting business decision-making. This role is designed to build wellrounded finance professionals who can transition into a full-time role within the Finance team post successful completion of the program.

Candidates who have qualified CA in the first attempt will be strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities: Project Rotations (Indicative Areas)The trainee will work on high-impact assignments across multiple finance functions, such as:

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Support annual operating plan (AOP), budgeting, and forecasting cycles

Conduct variance analysis, spend analytics, and business performance reviews

Build management reports and dashboards for leadership

• Controllership & Accounting

Assist in monthly/quarterly closure activities

Review GL reconciliations, provisions, and financial statements

Ensure compliance with Ind AS and internal controls

• Costing & Plant Finance

Work on product costing, plant-level MIS, and cost optimization projects

Support inventory valuation, standard costing, and BOM reviews

• Taxation (Direct & Indirect)

Support GST filings, assessments, reconciliations

Assist in corporate tax calculations, audits, and regulatory updates

• Treasury & Working Capital Management

Analyze cash flows, fund utilization, and working capital metrics

Assist in banking operations, investment decisions, and risk management

• Internal Audit & Process Improvements

Participate in internal audits, risk assessments, and compliance checks

Recommend automation and process efficiency improvements

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Internal Process Improvement

Projects (Cross-Functional)The trainee will also lead or support process transformation initiatives such as:

Automation of routine financial processes (Excel Power BI, SAP enhancements, workflow digitization)

Streamlining month-end close timelines through standardization and SOP creation

Improving MIS reporting efficiency by designing dashboards/templates

Enhancing internal controls based on audit findings or business needs

Process mapping and reengineering across finance sub-functions (procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, record-to-report)

Learning Outcomes:At the end of the program, the trainee will have exposure to

End-to-end finance operations and business-linked finance activities

Decision support frameworks and financial modelling

Compliance, governance, and audit readiness

Cross-functional collaboration with business, procurement, supply chain, and commercial teams

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

High ownership, agility, and willingness to learn

Proficiency in Excel, financial modelling, and ERP tools (SAP preferred)

Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage timelines

Strong communication and presentation skills

Eligibility

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) 0 - 1Year experience

Articleship experience in audit, taxation, consulting or finance preferred

Strong academic background and project exposure during articleship