Chartered Accountant – Manager | SSMK & Associates

Location: Mumbai

Position: Chartered Accountant – Manager

Experience: Minimum 2 to 3 years post-qualification preferred

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)

CTC: ₹7–12 LPA, depending on experience and suitability

Work Mode: Office / Hybrid

About SSMK & Associates

SSMK & Associates, Chartered Accountants, is a growing multi-location CA firm providing professional services across Assurance, Taxation, Risk Consultancy, Advisory and Compliance. The firm has a presence across Mumbai, Vadodara, Pune, Ahilyanagar and Latur and serves a diverse portfolio of corporates, SMEs, manufacturing businesses, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and other organisations.

Our key service areas include Statutory Audit & Assurance, Internal Audit, Risk Advisory & GRC, Income Tax, GST, TDS/TCS, Tax Assessments & Appeals, Accounting & Financial Reporting, Bank & Concurrent Audits, System/ERP Audits, Corporate Consultancy, Due Diligence, M&A; and other business advisory services.

SSMK & Associates is in an expansion phase, with plans for further geographic expansion, addition of professional partners and development of specialised service verticals.

About the Role

We are looking for a Chartered Accountant at Manager level for our Mumbai office. This is a multi-disciplinary, hands-on role offering exposure across taxation, accounting, audit, compliance, assessments, appeals, advisory and client management.

The role is suitable for a CA who wants to develop as an all-round professional rather than being restricted to a single function such as GST, taxation or audit. The Manager will work closely with the Partners and will be responsible for managing client assignments, supervising team members, interacting with clients and coordinating with statutory authorities wherever required.

Key Responsibilities:

Income Tax / Direct Tax

- Preparation and review of Income Tax Returns for companies, firms, LLPs and individuals.
- Tax computation, advance tax and tax provision workings.
- AIS/TIS/26AS reconciliation.
- Handling Income Tax notices and departmental correspondence.
- Preparation of submissions and replies for scrutiny and other proceedings.
- Coordination and handling of Income Tax assessments.
- Assistance in appeals and litigation matters.
- Interaction with Income Tax authorities.
- Tax research and practical advisory to clients.

GST / Indirect Tax

- Review and filing of GST returns including GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and other applicable returns.
- GSTR-2B, ITC and books reconciliation.
- GST annual return and reconciliation assignments.
- GST registration and related compliance.
- E-invoice and e-way bill compliance review.
- Handling GST notices, departmental proceedings and assessments.
- Preparation of replies and submissions.
- Assistance in GST appeals and litigation.
- Interaction with GST officers wherever required.

TDS / TCS

- Review of TDS/TCS applicability and deductions.
- Monthly and quarterly compliance.
- TDS return review and reconciliation.
- Form 16/16A and TRACES-related matters.
- Handling TDS notices, defaults and correction statements.
- Advisory on TDS implications of transactions.

MCA, Labour & Other Compliance





- Monitoring applicable MCA/ROC compliances and annual filings.
- Coordination with Company Secretaries and other professionals.
- Review/monitoring of PF, ESIC, Qualified Tax, Labour Welfare Fund, Shops & Establishments and other applicable statutory compliances.
- Identification and reporting of compliance gaps.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

- Review and supervision of accounting assignments.
- Ledger scrutiny and rectification of accounting issues.
- Bank, debtor, creditor and other reconciliations.
- GST/TDS reconciliation with books.
- Trial balance review and finalisation of accounts.
- Preparation/review of financial statements and schedules.
- MIS and financial reporting.
- Working capital and financial analysis.
- Exposure to Tally and ERP-based accounting and reporting.

Statutory & Tax Audit

- Planning, execution and review of statutory audit assignments.
- Financial statement verification and substantive testing.
- Balance sheet and P&L; scrutiny.
- Compliance and related-party reviews.
- Audit working papers and documentation.
- Tax audit and Form 3CD-related work.
- Identification and reporting of audit observations.
- Client coordination and timely completion of assignments.

Internal Audit / Risk Advisory

- Process walkthroughs and understanding of business operations.
- Risk identification and control assessment.
- Preparation/review of Risk & Control Matrices (RCM).
- Internal control and compliance testing.
- Transaction and process audits.
- Revenue, procurement, inventory, expenditure and finance reviews.
- SOP and process review.
- Identification of control gaps and practical recommendations.
- Preparation of Internal Audit Reports and follow-up of action points.
- GRC, IFC and ERP audit exposure will be an advantage.

Bank Audits

- Exposure to Concurrent Audits, Branch Audits, Stock Audits and Revenue Audits.
- Credit/loan and advances review.
- NPA-related reviews.
- Banking compliance and operational audits.
- RBI/bank-specific audit assignments.

Assessments, Appeals & Departmental Matters

- Analyse Income Tax and GST notices and identify the underlying issues.
- Prepare/review replies, submissions and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate assessments and hearings.
- Liaise with tax officers and departmental authorities.
- Assist in Income Tax/GST appeals and litigation.
- Track proceedings and ensure timely follow-up.
- Coordinate with senior professionals/advocates wherever required.

Client & Team Management

- Act as a primary professional contact for assigned clients.
- Conduct client discussions and meetings.
- Understand client requirements and provide practical solutions.
- Manage statutory and assignment deadlines.
- Allocate and supervise work performed by junior team members.
- Review working papers and deliverables.
- Train and mentor team members.
- Escalate technical and critical matters to Partners.




- Ensure quality and timely completion of assignments.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

- Qualified Chartered Accountant.
- Preferably 3–7 years of post-qualification experience.
- Strong practical knowledge of accounting, taxation, GST, TDS and audit.
- Ability to independently manage client assignments.
- Valuable analytical, communication and drafting skills.
- Strong ownership and deadline-management capability.
- Willingness to work across multiple service lines.

Preferred Experience:

Candidates with experience in a small or mid-sized CA firm and exposure to multiple functions will be particularly suitable. Candidates from Big 4 or large consulting firms are also welcome if they have strong technical expertise and are comfortable taking end-to-end ownership of assignments.

Exposure to GRC, IFC, Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, Tax Litigation, Assessments, Appeals, Bank/Concurrent Audits, ERP Audits, Manufacturing Audits, Due Diligence, CFO/Virtual CFO services, Advanced Excel, Tally, SAP or other ERP systems will be an advantage.

Key Competencies The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

- Strong technical knowledge and practical problem-solving ability.
- Client-handling and professional communication skills.
- Ability to independently manage assignments.
- Team leadership and review capability.
- Commercial understanding of client businesses.
- Confidence in dealing with statutory authorities.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.

What SSMK & Associates Offers

This role provides an opportunity to develop as a well-rounded Chartered Accountant with exposure across Taxation, GST, Accounting, Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, Risk Advisory, Assessments, Appeals, Bank Audits, Compliance and Business Advisory.

The selected candidate will receive direct exposure to Partners, diverse client and industry exposure, end-to-end assignment ownership, significant client interaction, exposure to tax assessments and departmental matters, team-management opportunities and opportunities to work on Internal Audit, Risk Advisory and GRC assignments.

The expected career progression is:

Assignment Ownership → Client Management → Team Management → Technical Review → Partner-Level Responsibility

Compensation & Work Model

CTC: ₹7–12 LPA

Final compensation will depend on experience, technical capability, breadth of exposure, client-handling skills and overall suitability.

Location: Mumbai

Work Mode: Office / Hybrid

Hybrid working may be considered based on the candidate's experience, independence, client requirements and nature of assignments. Physical presence will be required for audits, client meetings, hearings and critical assignments wherever necessary.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may share their updated CV along with:

- Current Location
- Post-Qualification Experience
- Current CTC
- Expected CTC
- Notice Period

Only candidates with strong practical experience and willingness to take ownership of assignments are encouraged to apply. SSMK & Associates – Chartered Accountants

Mumbai | Vadodara | Pune | Ahilyanagar | Latur

Assurance | Taxation | Risk Consultancy | Advisory | Compliance

📌 Manager - Chartered Accountant (Mumbai)
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