CA Article trainee

Key Responsibilities

Accounting

• Assist in maintaining books of accounts and accounting records.
  
• Pass and verify journal entries, vouchers, and ledger postings.
  
• Assist with bank and ledger reconciliations.
  
• Support preparation of financial statements and schedules.
  
• Work on accounting software such as Tally/ERP.
  

Audit

• Assist in statutory, internal, and tax audits.
  
• Perform basic verification of invoices, vouchers, ledgers, and supporting documents.
  
• Assist in audit documentation and preparation of working papers.
  
• Identify discrepancies and report them to seniors.
  
• Assist in stock verification and other audit assignments when required.
  

Taxation & GST

• Assist in preparation and reconciliation of GST-related data.
  
• Support GST return preparation and documentation.
  
• Assist with TDS calculations, reconciliations, and compliance.
  
• Support income-tax return preparation and related documentation.
  
• Assist seniors in responding to tax-related requirements and notices.
  

MIS & Financial Reporting

• Assist in preparing MIS and financial reports.
  
• Prepare Excel-based reports and reconciliations.
  
• Analyze financial data under the supervision of senior team members.
  
• Maintain proper records and documentation.
  

General Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of client and company financial information.
  
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams as required.
  
• Complete assigned tasks within the specified timelines.
  
• Maintain proper working papers and documentation.
  
• Continuously develop knowledge of accounting, auditing, taxation, and applicable regulations.
  

Required Qualifications

• CA Intermediate qualified / pursuing CA Intermediate as applicable for articleship.
  
• Eligible for CA Articleship as per applicable ICAI requirements.
  
• Basic knowledge of accounting, taxation, and auditing.
  
• Good knowledge of MS Excel.
  
• Knowledge of Tally/ERP software will be an advantage.
  
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Strong analytical and numerical ability.
  
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility.
  

Preferred Skills

• Basic knowledge of GST and Income Tax.
  
• MS Excel – VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIF, IF, etc.
  
• Accounting and bookkeeping.
  
• Audit documentation.
  
• Attention to detail.
  
• Time management and teamwork.
  
• Good written and verbal communication.
  

Key Performance Areas (KPIs)

• Timely completion of assigned audit and accounting work.
  
• Accuracy of accounting entries and reconciliations.
  
• Proper preparation and maintenance of working papers.
  
• Timely completion of GST, TDS, and other assigned compliance work.
  
• Quality and accuracy of MIS and financial reports.
  
• Learning and development throughout the articleship period.
  

Position: CA Article Trainee

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• CA Intermediate qualified / pursuing CA Intermediate as applicable for articleship.
  
• Eligible for CA Articleship as per applicable ICAI requirements.
  
• Basic knowledge of accounting, taxation, and auditing.
  
• Good knowledge of MS Excel.
  
• Knowledge of Tally/ERP software will be an advantage.
  
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Strong analytical and numerical ability.
  
• Willingness to learn and take responsibility.