Chartered Accountant

About the Role

The Chartered Accountant at SMARTANK will be responsible for managing end-to-end financial accounting, including preparation and finalization of financial statements, general ledger oversight, and accurate bookkeeping in compliance with applicable standards and regulations. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis to support business strategy and performance improvement for both SMARTANK and its clients. The Chartered Accountant will handle direct and indirect tax planning and compliance, audits, statutory filings, and coordination with external auditors and regulatory bodies. The role also includes developing financial controls, supporting due diligence for strategic initiatives, and preparing management reports and dashboards for senior leadership. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai, requiring close collaboration with consulting, HR, and strategy teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end financial accounting.
• Prepare and finalize financial statements.
• Oversee general ledger.
• Perform accurate bookkeeping in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Handle budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage cash flow.
• Conduct financial analysis to support business strategy and performance improvement.
• Handle direct and indirect tax planning and compliance.
• Manage audits and statutory filings.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Develop financial controls.
• Support due diligence for strategic initiatives.
• Prepare management reports and dashboards for senior leadership.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in finance and accounting software, including Tally, ERP systems, and Excel.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Strong core accounting and financial reporting skills.
• Experience with preparation of financial statements.
• Experience with general ledger management.
• Adherence to accounting standards (Ind AS/IFRS).
• Capabilities in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Expertise in direct and indirect tax compliance.
• Experience with statutory filings.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations in India.
• Audit and internal control skills.
• Experience with statutory audits and internal audits.
• Risk assessment experience.
• Experience with implementation of robust financial controls.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to present financial insights clearly to non-finance audiences.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification from a recognized body.
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance, or a related field is preferred.
• High ethical standards.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Capacity to work independently in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Prior experience in consulting, advisory, or high-growth businesses in Mumbai will be an advantage.