About the Role

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 solid 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 finalization 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. Accounting & Compliance

• 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 clear communication with clients and team.

📌 Senior Associate (Bengaluru)
🏢 L B N & Associates
📍 Bengaluru