Location: Bangalore (Work from office)

Experience: 2+ years in a CA firm (excluding articleship)

Qualification: CA Inter cleared / CA course discontinued (with relevant experience)

LBN Associates is looking for an experienced Senior Associate to independently handle audit, accounting and taxation engagements for a diverse client portfolio. This role suits a hands-on professional with strong technical command of Income Tax and GST, sound audit exposure, and the maturity to own assignments end to end and guide junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Assurance

- Independently execute statutory audits, tax audits and internal audits for companies, firms, LLPs and trusts.
- Plan and lead audit fieldwork vouching, verification, ledger scrutiny and finalisation of books of accounts.
- Draft audit reports, financial statements and schedules in line with Schedule III, applicable Accounting Standards and CARO, as relevant.
- Review the work of junior associates and articles, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.

Taxation Direct & Indirect

- Income Tax: Prepare and file ITRs for individuals, firms, LLPs and companies; compute advance tax, self-assessment tax and capital gains.
- Tax audits: Prepare and file Form 3CA/3CB/3CD with annexures.
- GST: File GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C; perform GST/ITC reconciliations (2A/2B) and resolve mismatches.
- TDS: Manage deduction, payment, quarterly return filing (24Q/26Q)



and reconciliation with Form 26AS; issue Form 16/16A.
- Notices & assessments: Draft replies to Income Tax and GST notices (e.g. ASMT-10, DRC) and support assessment/scrutiny proceedings.

Accounting & Compliance

- Prepare and finalise financial statements Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss and Cash Flow.
- Maintain books of accounts for multiple clients in Zoho Books and Tally, including reconciliations and month-end close.
- Handle statutory/ROC compliance (AOC-4, MGT-7, etc.) and payroll-related filings (PF, ESI, PT) as required.
- Coordinate with clients for data, clarifications and timely completion of assignments.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- CA Inter cleared or CA course discontinued, with strong practical experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a CA firm (excluding articleship).
- Good working knowledge of Audit with demonstrated hands-on experience.
- Strong command of Income Tax and GST regulations.
- Expertise in accounting and preparation of financial statements.
- Working proficiency in Zoho Books and Tally (mandatory).
- Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, reconciliations).

What We Value

- Ownership, accountability and reliability in meeting deadlines.
- Eagerness to learn and keep pace with changing tax and regulatory requirements.
- Attention to detail, integrity and explicit communication with clients and team.

📌 Senior Associate - Accounts, Audit & Taxation (Karnataka)
🏢 L B N & Associates
📍 Karnataka