Position Overview

Position: Audit & Tax Assistant (Chartered Accountant Fresher)

Department: Audit & Taxation

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: Fresher (CA Qualified / Recently Qualified)

Location: Current Delhi, India

Reporting To: Partner / Senior Manager

1. About the Firm

Barwal & Associates is a professional Chartered Accountant firm providing audit, taxation, accounting, regulatory compliance, and business advisory services to clients across various industries.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Chartered Accountant Fresher to join our Audit & Tax team. The candidate will get exposure to statutory audits, internal audits, direct and indirect taxation, financial reporting, and professional advisory assignments.

The role offers an opportunity to develop practical knowledge, work with experienced professionals, and build a strong foundation in professional services.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Audit & Assurance

- Assist in statutory audits of companies, LLPs, partnership firms, and other entities.
- Perform audit procedures in accordance with applicable auditing standards.
- Review financial statements, books of accounts, and supporting documentation.
- Verify accounting transactions, ledgers, bank reconciliations, and expense records.
- Prepare audit working papers, schedules, and documentation.
- Assist in identifying accounting discrepancies, internal control gaps, and audit observations.
- Coordinate with clients for information and audit-related requirements.

B. Direct Taxation

- Assist in the preparation and review of income tax returns for companies, LLPs, firms, and individuals.
- Assist in computation of income tax, advance tax, and self-assessment tax.
- Work on tax audits under applicable provisions of the Income-tax Act.
- Assist in preparation of Form 3CD and related tax audit documentation, where applicable.
- Support tax notices, assessments, and submissions before the Income Tax Department.




- Conduct basic tax research and assist in applying relevant provisions of the Income-tax Act.

C. GST & Indirect Taxation

- Assist in preparation and review of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and other applicable returns).
- Assist in GST reconciliations, including GSTR-2B and purchase register reconciliation.
- Review GST compliance and identify potential mismatches.
- Assist in GST audits, departmental notices, and replies.
- Support research on GST provisions, including RCM, ITC, and other applicable compliance requirements.

D. Accounting & Financial Reporting

- Assist in preparation and review of financial statements.
- Work on balance sheet schedules, profit and loss accounts, and cash flow statements.
- Assist in accounting review and year-end closing activities.
- Support preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Assist in Schedule III disclosures and other applicable financial reporting requirements.

E. Client Management & Advisory Support

- Communicate professionally with clients to obtain documents and information.
- Assist seniors and partners in delivering client assignments within agreed timelines.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and professional correspondence.
- Conduct research on Companies Act, Income-tax Act, GST, FEMA, and other relevant laws as assigned.
- Maintain confidentiality of client information and professional records.

3. Eligibility & Educational Qualifications

- Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) – Fresher / Recently Qualified.
- Candidates who have recently cleared CA Final are encouraged to apply.
- Strong understanding of accounting, auditing, direct taxation, and GST fundamentals.




- Good academic record and professional attitude.
- Candidates with relevant articleship experience will be preferred.

4. Required Skills Sound knowledge of accounting and auditing principles.

Basic to good understanding of Income Tax and GST laws.

Working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office.

Familiarity with accounting software such as Tally and other relevant tools.

Good analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Willingness to learn and take responsibility for assigned tasks.

5. Key Competencies

Competency

Expected Level

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Good

Auditing Standards & Procedures

Good foundational knowledge

Income Tax

Good foundational knowledge

GST

Good foundational knowledge

MS Excel

Basic to Intermediate

Communication

Good

Analytical Thinking

Strong

Professional Ethics

Essential

Time Management

Good

6. Compensation & Benefits

- Salary: As per the candidate's qualification, skills, and firm policy.
- Opportunity to work on diverse audit, tax, and advisory assignments.
- Practical exposure to client-facing qualified engagements.
- Learning and development under experienced Chartered Accountants.
- Professional growth opportunities within the firm.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.

The firm may specify the exact CTC and other benefits in the final recruitment advertisement. 7. Performance Expectations The selected candidate will be expected to:

1. Complete assigned work accurately and within agreed deadlines.
2. Maintain professional standards and confidentiality.
3. Demonstrate continuous learning in audit and taxation.
4. Communicate work progress and issues proactively to seniors.
5. Maintain proper documentation and working papers.
6. Develop practical knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.

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