Experienced Accountant (8-12 Years Experience)

Heres a Job Description for an Accounting Professional with 8-12 years of experience

Job Description: Experienced Accountant (8-12 Years Experience)

Position: Experienced Accountant

Qualification: Inter CA / Inter CWA / M.Com Graduate

Experience: Minimum 8 years in a Chartered Accountant (CA) Audit Firm

Location: Chennai (in office, no WFH)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Audit Professional with strong exposure to statutory audit, tax audit, accounting, and compliance. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience working in a CA firm, ability to independently handle client assignments, and strong knowledge of accounting standards and taxation.

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Assurance

• Conduct statutory audits, internal audits, and tax audits for small, medium, and large clients.
• Prepare audit documentation, working papers, schedules, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (Ind AS/AS) and regulatory guidelines.
• Identify audit issues, deviations, and propose corrective actions.
• Coordinate with clients for audit queries, confirmations, and data collection.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and finalize financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow).
• Perform ledger scrutiny, reconciliations (bank, vendor, customer, GST, TDS).
• Assist clients in monthly/quarterly closing activities.

Taxation & Compliance

• Prepare and file Income Tax Returns (ITR) for individuals, firms, and companies.
• Prepare and review Tax Audit Reports (Form 3CD, 3CA/3CB).
• Prepare and file GST returns, reconciliations (GSTR-2A/2B, 3B, 1), and assist in GST audits.
• Knowledge of TDS returns (Form 24Q, 26Q) and compliance.

Client Management

• Independently handle client portfolios and ensure timely completion of work.
• Coordinate with clients for documents, status updates, and compliance reminders.
• Support clients in resolving notices, queries, and assessments under Income Tax/GST.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of auditing procedures and accounting principles.
• Good knowledge of GST, Income Tax Act, TDS, and ROC basics.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Tally ERP / Tally Prime), Excel, and audit tools.
• Ability to draft audit reports, working papers, and financial statements.
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently.

Preferred Additional Knowledge (Not Mandatory)

• Experience with software like Tally, Busy, Zoho Books, or QuickBooks.
• Exposure to MCA filings, company compliance, and statutory registrations.
• Experience assisting in assessments and appeals.

Compensation

• As per industry standards and based on experience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may send their resume to (ca.jpriya@gmail.com) with the subject line Application Experienced Accountant (8 - 12 Years Exp).