Bridgegate Advisory
Website:
bridgegateadvisory.com
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Job Description
Assistant Manager – Accounts, Taxation & Audit (Qualified Chartered Accountant)
About the Firm
We are a well-established Chartered Accountancy and Advisory Firm based in South Mumbai, providing professional services in Direct & Indirect Taxation, Audit & Assurance, Accounting, Business Valuation, Financial Modelling, Regulatory Compliance, and FEMA Advisory.
As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a dynamic and technically strong Qualified Chartered Accountant to join our team as an Assistant Manager.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with the Partners, independently manage diverse client assignments, and gain exposure to advisory and valuation assignments based on business requirements and individual interest.
Position Details
Designation: Assistant Manager – Accounts, Taxation & Audit
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA)
Experience
- 2–3 years of post-qualification experience in a Chartered Accountancy firm.
- Hands-on experience in Direct Tax, GST, Tax Audit, Statutory Audit and ROC Compliance.
- Experience in independently handling client assignments and coordinating directly with clients.
- Experience in reviewing assignments or mentoring junior team members will be preferred.
Preferred (Not Mandatory)
- Candidates pursuing CFA Or Exposure to or keen interest in Business Valuation, Financial Modelling, Financial Statement Analysis or Valuation Assignments.
Reporting To: Partners
Location: Charni Road, South Mumbai (Near Railway Station)
Working Hours: Monday to Saturday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (2nd & 4th Saturdays Off)
Job Summary
The Assistant Manager will independently manage client engagements relating to Direct Tax, GST, TDS, Tax Audit, Statutory Audit, ROC Compliances and other regulatory assignments. The role involves end-to-end execution of assignments, review of work prepared by team members, client coordination, ensuring statutory compliance, maintaining high-quality documentation and delivering assignments within committed timelines.
Candidates with exposure to or interest in valuation and financial advisory assignments will have opportunities to participate in valuation projects, financial modelling and related advisory engagements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Direct Tax Compliance
- Independently handle Income Tax Return assignments from data collection to filing.
- Prepare tax computations and coordinate tax payments and e-verification.
- Maintain complete documentation and update internal assignment trackers.
2. Tax Audit
- Execute Tax Audit assignments from planning to finalisation.
- Review books from Income Tax, GST and statutory compliance perspectives.
- Prepare reconciliations, tax workings, Tax Audit Reports and Income Tax Computations.
- Coordinate internal reviews and implement review suggestions.
3. GST Compliance
- Manage monthly, quarterly and annual GST compliances.
- Prepare GST workings and reconciliations.
- File GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C.
- Compute GST liabilities and coordinate tax payments with clients.
- Ensure timely filing and proper documentation.
4. TDS Compliance
- Calculate TDS liabilities.
- Prepare challans and quarterly TDS returns.
- Ensure timely statutory compliance and documentation.
5. Statutory / Internal Audit
- Execute statutory and internal audit assignments.
- Prepare audit working papers, reconciliations and query sheets.
- Coordinate with clients for rectification of observations and closure of audit queries.
6. ROC Compliance
- Handle annual and event-based ROC compliances.
- Prepare statutory forms and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate approvals, DSC and MCA filings.
- Maintain statutory records and compliance trackers.
7. Client Management
- Coordinate directly with clients for data collection, clarifications and assignment completion.
- Respond to client queries professionally and ensure timely communication.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients.
8. Review & Team Support
- Review assignments prepared by junior team members.
- Provide technical guidance and constructive feedback.
- Ensure assignments comply with statutory requirements and internal quality standards.
9. Research & Regulatory Updates
- Stay updated with amendments relating to Income Tax, GST, Companies Act and other regulatory laws.
- Analyse the impact of regulatory changes on client assignments.
- Share significant technical updates with the internal team.
10. Valuation & Advisory Exposure (Preferred)
Depending upon project requirements and individual capability, candidates may get opportunities to:
- Assist in Business Valuation assignments by Perform industry and market research.
- Prepare financial models and valuation workings, Assist in drafting valuation reports.
Essential Knowledge
- Income Tax Act, GST Laws, Companies Act, ROC Compliance, Accounting Standards / Ind AS, Tax Audit, Statutory Audit, FEMA (Basic Knowledge)
Preferred Knowledge
Exposure to any of the following will be an added advantage:
- Business Valuation, ICAI / IVS Valuation Standards, Financial Modelling, Financial Statement Analysis, Equity Research.
Software Skills
- MS Excel, Tally, Winman, Income Tax Portal, GST Portal, MCA Portal, Capital IQ, PrivateCircle.
Knowledge of AI tools and automation applications will be an added advantage.
Core Skills
- Analytical Thinking, Planning & Organising, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Technical Review, Client Communication, Time Management
Behavioural Attributes
- Integrity & Ethics, Ownership & Accountability, Compliance Orientation, Attention to Detail, Learning Agility, Leadership Potential, Team Collaboration
Key Result Areas (KRAs)
KRA
Expected Outcome
A) Statutory Compliance - Ensure timely completion of Income Tax, GST, TDS and ROC assignments with 100% compliance.
B) Audit Execution - Deliver audit assignments with minimum review observations and high technical quality. Maintain high-quality work with minimal review comments
C) Client Service - Ensure proactive communication and high levels of client satisfaction.
D) Team Development - Review assignments, guide junior team members and support knowledge sharing.
E) Documentation - Maintain complete, accurate and well-organised working papers and records.
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