Articled Assistant
R K KANKARIA & CO
About the Role
The Articled Assistant internship is an on-site position based in the Greater Kolkata Area.
Key Responsibilities
- Support audit teams in conducting statutory, tax, and internal audits.
- Assist with documentation, working papers, and compliance checks.
- Prepare and review working files.
- Support GST and Income Tax return preparation.
- Assist in reconciliations.
- Help with ROC/MCA filings and other regulatory documentation.
- Perform data analysis using spreadsheets and basic automation tools.
- Coordinate with clients for information and clarifications.
- Maintain accurate records in line with professional standards.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Foundational understanding of accounting principles, auditing concepts, and basic taxation.
- Skills in financial analysis and working with spreadsheets.
- Proficiency in MS Excel.
- Interest in process automation using tools such as Power Query, VBA, or similar.
- Familiarity with GST, Income Tax, and corporate compliance procedures, including return preparation, reconciliations, and basic regulatory filings.
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail.
- Analytical thinking.
- Ability to work systematically with documentation and data.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional conduct when interacting with clients.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
- Completion of initial stages of Chartered Accountancy coursework or equivalent professional/academic qualifications will be considered an advantage.
